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Iraqi MP Dilan Ghafoor told Channel8 she rejects the Ministry of Higher Education’s Kurdish language ban, calling it currently not valid and saying she will meet the minister next week to demand its cancellation. #CHANNEL8 #Kurdish #Kurdistan #Iraq channel8.com/english/news/4…

The KRG Ministry of Culture and Youth denounced the Kurdish language ban in Kurdish areas outside the Kurdistan Region, calling it unconstitutional and urging Iraqi institutions to reject the decision and ensure accountability. #CHANNEL8 #KRG #Kurdish channel8.com/english/news/4…

Marking the Korean War armistice, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said “our state and its people would surely achieve the great cause of building a rich country with a strong army and become honorable victors in the anti-imperialist, anti-U.S. showdown.” #CHANNEL8

Israeli army releases photos of humanitarian aid airdrops as Gaza relief operation begins The Israeli military has published new images showing the launch of humanitarian aid deliveries to #Gaza, with food and medical supplies being air-dropped into the war-torn enclave.

Israel approves UN aid convoys and airdrops into #Gaza amid starvation crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht Ravanchi, has confirmed that #Tehran and #Washington are exchanging messages through intermediary countries channel8.com/english/news/4…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent an official letter to Al-Shorta SC, congratulating them on winning the 2024–2025 Iraq Stars League their fourth consecutive championship. In his message, Infantino wrote: “I am pleased to congratulate the new champions of #Iraq, Al-Shorta…

In an interview with Al Sharq newspaper, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani addressed the recent drone attacks targeting oil facilities in the #Kurdistan Region. Barzani stated that the Kurdistan Region is aware of who was behind the strikes earlier…

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for urgent steps to de-escalate tensions in #Syria following a deadly outbreak of sectarian violence in the southern province of #Sweida channel8.com/english/news/4…

A growing number of UN member states, led by France, are preparing to revive the stalled two-state solution next week through a high-level diplomatic conference in New York channel8.com/english/news/4…

Fighting between #Thailand and #Cambodia extended into a third day on Saturday, with new flashpoints erupting along the contested border as both governments traded accusations and called for a return to negotiations channel8.com/english/news/4…

Myles Caggins, (@MylesCaggins) spokesperson for @apikur_oil, exclusively told @Channel8English: "Each company will make its own call on resuming production. There is no one-size-fits-all decision here."

At least 25 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have been killed since Saturday morning in ongoing Israeli military operations near the #Gaza Strip, according to local and international reports channel8.com/english/news/4…

Iraqi Justice Minister Khalid Shwani says the Higher Education Ministry has lifted the ban on answering exams in Kurdish at universities and colleges in Kirkuk.

This move has sparked immediate backlash, particularly from the Kurdish Academy Center, which has called the decision discriminatory and unlawful. #CHANNEL8 channel8.com/english/news/4…

Sulaymaniyah’s Khurmal Grand Mosque draws visitors from across Iraq, with its stunning view of birds gliding over the water and a refreshing breeze drifting through the trees. Video: Nabaz Omar/ Channel8

The Kurdistan Regional Government has published these photos, stating that in Kalar, employees are now withdrawing their salaries via the 'My Account' system. #CHANNEL8

Police say Jain falsely claimed to represent obscure self-declared micronations like “Seborga” and “Westarctica.” #CHANNEL8 channel8.com/english/news/4…

Faik Bulut, a writer from Northern #Kurdistan, breaks down in tears while watching a video of Kurdish leaders at 'The Importance of #Kurdish National Unity' conference. #CHANNEL8

Meanwhile, a cross-party group of 221 MPs has signed a letter to Foreign Secretary Lammy, urging the UK to formally recognize Palestine at next week’s UN conference in New York. #CHANNEL8 channel8.com/english/news/4…