President Masoud Barzani on Saturday attended the International Melaye Ciziri Symposium in the Cizre district of Turkey’s Sirnak province, joining scholars and cultural figures celebrating the legacy of the renowned Kurdish poet.Barzani described his participation as a deeply meaningful moment, calling Melaye Ciziri “a brilliant and eternal symbol of Kurdish heritage.”

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stark assessment of the war in Ukraine on Friday, signaling that Washington’s backing for Kyiv will depend on Ukraine’s willingness to accept a negotiated settlement with Russia. Speaking at the White House after meeting New York City ut warned that Ukrainian leaders will face difficult choices.

WASHINGTON D.C., United States – Multiple individuals, including two National Guard members, sustained gunshot wounds in a shooting incident that occurred within blocks of the White House late Wednesday evening, prompting a swift police response and the detention of one suspect.

WASHINGTON D.C., United States – Senior American and United Nations officials addressed Washington's deepening ties with Syria's transitional leadership Monday, as violence escalates between Kurdish-led forces and Damascus-aligned armed groups in eastern Syria.

Russia has declared Human Rights Watch (HRW) an “undesirable” organization, imposing a full ban on its activities inside the country as authorities continue targeting foreign groups critical of Russian policies. The designation criminalizes any cooperation with the New York–based rights organization and places donors, partners, and associates at risk of prosecution under Russian law.