A person was killed in a residential estate in Erbil after being assaulted and thrown from a residential building, police said. One suspect has been arrested, while a second suspect fled outside the Kurdistan Region and remains at large as investigations continue.

Three people were killed and four others injured in a traffic accident on the Koya–Dukan road near Sewsan village, according to traffic police. The crash involved two Toyota Crown and a Toyota pickup truck, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

The Kurdistan Regional Government expects more than 200,000 tourists to visit the Kurdistan Region during the New Year holidays, mostly from central and southern Iraq. Officials say coordination between public institutions and private tourism businesses is ensuring smooth services across more than 3,100 tourism sites.

Farhad Atroshi has been elected Second Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament after winning 177 votes in a parliamentary ballot. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) candidate secured the post following a political agreement with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).

A tragic attack in Erbil left a husband and his pregnant wife dead, stemming from a dispute resolved years ago. Authorities and witnesses are investigating why the issue resurfaced.

Heavy snowfall over the past 24 hours has blanketed large parts of the Kurdistan Region, with depths exceeding 60 cm in some highland areas. Authorities have warned of very low temperatures as the cold wave continues.

The governor of Chamchamal announced the exemption of tuition fees for college and university students in the district. The decision comes following a recommendation by the Chamchamal Emergency and Rehabilitation Commission.

The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Agency has warned of a new wave of snowfall affecting several mountainous areas starting Wednesday. Snow accumulation of up to 10 cm is expected in parts of Duhok, Erbil, and Sulaimanyah provinces.

Recent heavy rains in the Kurdistan Region have significantly increased water storage in major dams. Dukan and Darbandikhan alone have received over 100 million cubic meters of water.

The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Agency has warned that a new wave of snow, rain and severe cold will affect the Kurdistan Region, with temperatures dropping sharply. Heavy snowfall is expected in mountainous areas before the weather gradually stabilizes by tomorrow night.

Massoud Barzani has called for changing the mechanism for electing the Iraqi president, stressing that no party should treat the post as its exclusive right. He emphasized that the presidency should be filled through Kurdish consensus and may be held by any qualified Kurdish figure, regardless of party affiliation.

Eight people have gone missing in the mountainous areas of Sedakan following heavy snowfall. Meanwhile, a seven member mountaineering team has been trapped and is calling for help.

A lawmaker says teachers and public employees have received only nine monthly salaries despite being obligated to pay full annual expenses. He criticizes the government over financial pressures on salaried workers.

The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Agency has released official rainfall data recorded across all provinces of the Kurdistan Region over the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall was recorded in Yakhsamar township in Sulaimanyah province.

Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on importing 11 agricultural products as part of measures to regulate local markets. The decision aims to protect domestic production, ensure availability, and prevent price increases.

A Kurdish pilgrim from Sulaimanyah has died in Medina after spending 11 days in hospital following a stroke. She will be buried in the holy city, according to Hajj and Umrah officials.

A new wave of unstable weather is expected to affect the Kurdistan Region, bringing rain, snow and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Mountainous and border areas will see snowfall, while strong winds are forecast in several locations.

Heavy snowfall has forced the closure of the Zine Warte road to small vehicles, with authorities warning of dangerous conditions. Snow clearing teams have begun operations on nearby routes, including Haji Omeran.

A senior Kurdistan Democratic Party delegation met with Mohammed Shia Sudani to discuss constitutional entitlements and the formation of the next Iraqi government. The talks stressed partnership, balance, and the speedy implementation of constitutional rights.

The Iraqi Council of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Finance to send October salaries to the Kurdistan Region. More than 950 billion dinars are expected to be transferred once financial procedures are completed.