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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Donald Trump Betrayed His Allies and Is Now Paying for It

The article discusses Donald Trump's betrayal of his allies, particularly Denmark and the Kurdish forces in Syria, highlighting the costs of such actions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Syrian Kurds have returned to their homeland to celebrate Nowruz for the first time after years of exile.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

1st Nowruz celebrations in Syria: Government vows to include Kurdish culture

Syria's government has promised to incorporate Kurdish culture into the Nowruz celebrations, marking the first time this cultural festival is officially recognized in the country.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Middle East War: An Agreement with the Kurds Allows Iraq to Evacuate Its Oil via Turkey

An agreement between Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government has enabled Iraq to resume its oil exports via a strategic pipeline to Turkey after a three-year halt due to conflict.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kurds in Syria celebrate new national holiday

Kurdish communities in Syria are celebrating Newroz, which has been officially recognized as a national holiday, a historic event considering the past repression under the Assad regime.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Tehran's Soft Underbelly: Why Betting on the Kurds to Overthrow the Iranian Regime Will Fail?

The article discusses the Israeli government's perspective on supporting Kurdish independence as a strategy to undermine the Iranian regime, highlighting historical and current diplomatic positions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Munich Woman Arrested: Kurdish Activist Suspected of Being a Member of the Banned PKK

A 70-year-old woman in Munich has been arrested on suspicion of being a member of the banned Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) after an investigation by the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism revealed her alleged involvement in activities supporting the PKK.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Iraq Under Fire from the Pasdaran: Kurdish Volunteers Join Peshmerga from Abroad

The article reports on recent missile attacks in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, as Kurdish volunteers gather to support Peshmerga forces amid heightened tensions following the elimination of Iranian regime leaders.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Kurdish Militias of Iran Await the Weakening of the Regime to Intervene

Iranian Kurdish militias are on standby to act against the regime when it weakens, despite U.S. President Trump's shifting strategies and opposition from Turkey.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Vernissage in Unterfรถhring: Pictures of Sad Relevance

Zuheir Darwish's new exhibition, 'Time of Forgetting', features paintings that reflect themes of displacement, war, and fear, inspired by his own experiences as a stateless Kurdish refugee.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

Iranian Kurdish leader Abdullah Mohtadi asserts that Kurds can significantly influence changes in Iran, highlighting their organization and readiness to confront government opposition.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iranians who fled from 'hell' watch the war in exile

Farhad Sheikhi, an Iranian Kurdish activist, reflects on his traumatic experiences while monitoring the ongoing conflicts involving Iran from abroad.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Baghdad: Kurdistan authorities refuse to resume crude oil exports for now

The Kurdish authorities in Iraq have declined to resume crude oil exports, setting conditions that are unrelated to the export procedure.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Syrian army takes over military base after the withdrawal of the US-led coalition

The Syrian army has taken control of a military base in the northeastern region following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

British dad leaves UK to join Kurdish forces fighting the Iranian regime

A British father has left the UK to join Kurdish forces fighting against the Iranian regime, motivated by personal tragedy and a desire for revenge.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

French soldier killed in drone strike in Iraq

A French soldier was killed and several others wounded in a drone strike in northern Iraq as they were training Kurdish forces against armed groups.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

She grew up in Vrรฅ and was sentenced in a case that received international attention: "In the past, I always bought a one-way ticket to war"

Joanna Palani, a 33-year-old Kurdish fighter, was imprisoned in Denmark for traveling to Syria to combat ISIS, and she reflects on her past as she considers potentially joining Kurdish forces against Iran.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

She grew up in Vrรฅ and was convicted in a case that received international attention

Joanna Palani, a former Kurdish fighter, reflects on her past and the international implications of her actions after being convicted for fighting in Syria.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"Before, I always bought a one-way ticket to war"

Joanna Palani, a former Kurdish fighter, reflects on her past experiences in combat against Islamism and her imprisonment after fighting in Syria, as well as the complexities of potential alliances involving her people.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Iraq: images of the Franco-Kurdish base on fire after a drone attack that killed a French soldier

A drone attack on a Franco-Kurdish base in northern Iraq resulted in the death of a French soldier and left several others injured.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day โ€“ Overview for the Busy

The article discusses the implications of the Iran war on the Kurdish population and highlights personal stories from the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Trump wants to send a new ally into battle against the ayatollahs. Will it pay off?

Donald Trump has offered air support and assistance to Kurdish leaders for an offensive against Iran, raising questions about the potential impact on the war.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

One French soldier killed in an attack in Iraq, Macron expresses anger

A French soldier was killed in an attack in northern Iraq, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to express his condolences and anger over the incident.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Attack on Italians: Why a Massacre Was Narrowly Avoided in Erbil

A near-massacre incident involving Italians in Erbil raises concerns about security and stability in the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Six French soldiers injured in drone attack in Northern Iraq

Six French soldiers were injured in a drone attack targeting a base in Northern Iraq shared with Kurdish peshmerga forces.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Governor: French soldiers injured in drone attack on French base in northern Iraq

At least six French soldiers were injured in a drone attack on a base shared by French troops and Kurdish peshmerga forces in the Makhmour area of Iraq.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

The Peshmerga fought ISIS. They're now ready to go to war for their homeland

Kurdish troops known as the Peshmerga are mobilizing to combat the Iranian regime along the Iraq-Iran border, fueled by aspirations for Kurdish autonomy and freedom.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Restless Turkey acts to stop the war

The article discusses Turkey's efforts to influence the U.S. stance on the war in the Middle East, particularly regarding Kurdish involvement.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Donโ€™t Let the Pause on Teenage Deportations Be Empty Words

The sisters Diya and Kani Hassan urge the Swedish government not to ignore the plight of Kurdish youths facing deportation, arguing it contradicts the values of integration and safety.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Death of prominent Syrian Kurdish leader Saleh Muslim

Saleh Muslim, a prominent Syrian Kurdish leader, has passed away at the age of 75 in Erbil, Iraq, after a long battle with illness.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
World

Holger K. Nielsen: Trump Will Use the Kurds as Cannon Fodder in Iran

The article discusses former President Trump's intention to use Kurdish forces as proxy fighters in Iran, drawing parallels to past U.S. military strategies in Syria against ISIS.

Mar 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The women of the Kurdish women's battalion preparing to fight against the Iranian regime

A Kurdish women's battalion prepares for potential conflict against the Iranian regime as tensions rise due to U.S. and Israeli bombings.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Erdogan's warning to Israel: Whoever reaches out to harm Turkey will be burned

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns Israel, asserting that any attempt to harm Turkey will lead to serious consequences.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

With a swarm of drones.. Tehran attacks an Iranian Kurdish party in Sulaymaniyah

Tehran launched a drone attack on the Iranian Kurdish party Komala in Sulaymaniyah, resulting in casualties and damages.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

LSM explains: Who are the Kurds and how realistic would their involvement be in the US fight against the Iranian regime?

The article discusses the history and current status of the Kurdish people, focusing on their potential involvement in the US efforts against the Iranian regime.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Is there an American opportunity to use the Kurdish card in the war against Iran?

The article discusses the potential for the United States to leverage Kurdish forces in its conflict with Iran, highlighting President Trump's recent pullback from supporting this strategy despite its previous mention as a significant military option.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Snapshots in March: Pictures of the Day

The article features various snapshots from March, highlighting significant events and situations in different regions, including the ongoing conflicts involving Kurdish militias and Iran, life amidst war in Ukraine, and preparations for the Oscars.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria: New Deputy Minister of Defense is Sepan Hamo, Senior Commander of the Kurdish Forces

Sepan Hamo, a senior commander of the Kurdish forces, has been appointed as Syria's Deputy Minister of Defense to integrate Kurdish forces into the central government.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What is Iran's soft underbelly that Israel exploits and is active in?

Iran faced waves of missile strikes from Israeli warplanes, targeting key areas in Tehran and the northwest, including East Azerbaijan.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Kurdish military top appointed in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense in eastern Syria following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Kurdish officer becomes assistant defense minister in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the regional assistant defense minister in Syria, following an agreement to integrate Kurdish forces into the state apparatus.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iranian Kurdish fighters say they're ready to strike Tehran, waiting for opening

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups are prepared to challenge Tehran but currently hold back as they monitor the ongoing regional conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Famous Kurdish Author in Exile: Trump is Not Our Friend

Kurdish author Behrouz Boochani expresses skepticism about Trump's overtures to Kurdish leaders, fearing potential betrayal.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Iranian Kurdish fighters say theyโ€™re ready to fight, but waiting for orders

Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq express their readiness to engage in conflict against Iranian forces but await further orders amid escalating tensions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kurdish reactions in Iraq could determine the course of the war

The reactions of Kurds in Iraq are expected to play a critical role in shaping future conflict dynamics.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Kurds of Syria warn their Iranian counterparts not to ally with the US against Tehran

Kurdish residents of northeastern Syria have warned Iranian Kurds against allying with the US in the fight against the Iranian government, citing the risk of abandonment by Washington.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Ground Report: Israeli Airstrike on Hotel in Beirut, See the Scene

An Israeli drone strike in Beirut targeted a senior commander of Iran's Kurdish forces, causing chaos near the Ramada Hotel.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump's Intervention with Kurds: 'Don't Want It' Just One Day After 'Support'

Donald Trump declared he does not want the involvement of Iranian Kurds in ground operations, despite expressing support just a day prior, reflecting concerns from both the Kurdish and Turkish perspectives.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Donald Trump says he does not want the Kurds to launch an attack against Iran

Donald Trump expressed his opposition to Kurdish forces intervening in Iran during a press conference aboard Air Force One, despite his earlier support for Kurdish fighters taking action against Iran.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

"In the Blind Spot" on ARD: Toxic Injustice

A German film crew faces the haunting trauma of Kurdish mothers in Turkey while documenting their fears of threats and disappearances.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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