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Listen to this article in summarized format With no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, benchmark Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel fo [1]

The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the State Council’s statement on the changes in the foreign and security policy environment. (translated from sv) [2]

The Kurdistan referendum and the threats to peace in the Middle East The referendum set for 25 September calls for the region’s independence from Iraq. All major powers as well as Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq oppose it. [3]

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Turkey has 140,000 soldiers along its border, as a possible prelude to an incursion against PKK Kurdish guerrillas in Iraqi territory. [4]

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide Kirkuk's seizure by the Iraqi army marks a turning point, and certainly widens the split between Talabani’s supporters and those of Barzani. [6]

AFP From their hideouts in the Iraqi mountains near Iran, leftist Kurdish rebels say they are ready to fight the Islamic republic, but hope for an uprising before they intervene, with or without US support. [7]

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region. [8]

(Reuters) -- Qatar halted its production of liquefied natural gas on Monday as Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliation prompted precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East. [9]

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[1] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-18 · 65% match

Brent crude oil price jumps 5% after Iran's energy facilities come under attack

Listen to this article in summarized format With no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, benchmark Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel fo

[2] FI valtioneuvosto.fi · 2026-03-24 · 36% match translated from sv

Republikens president och utrikes- och säkerhetspolitiska ministerutskottet diskuterade det aktuella läget i Ukraina samt statsrådets redogörelse om förändringarna i den utrikes- och säkerhetspolitiska omvärlden

The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the State Council’s statement on the changes in the foreign and security policy environment.

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[3] MM asianews.it · 85% match

The Kurdistan referendum and the threats to peace in the Middle East

The Kurdistan referendum and the threats to peace in the Middle East The referendum set for 25 September calls for the region’s independence from Iraq. All major powers as well as Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq oppose it.

[4] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Turkey has 140,000 soldiers along its border, as a possible prelude to an incursion against PKK Kurdish guerrillas in Iraqi territory.

[5] MM www.straitstimes.com · 2026-03-18 · 35% match

Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey’s Ceyhan port

[6] MM asianews.it · 84% match

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide Kirkuk's seizure by the Iraqi army marks a turning point, and certainly widens the split between Talabani’s supporters and those of Barzani.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-03-11 · 33% match

Kurdish rebels say ready to resist Iran, await uprising

AFP From their hideouts in the Iraqi mountains near Iran, leftist Kurdish rebels say they are ready to fight the Islamic republic, but hope for an uprising before they intervene, with or without US support.

[8] MM asianews.it · 82% match

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-02 · 30% match

Qatar halts LNG output as Mideast strikes continue

(Reuters) -- Qatar halted its production of liquefied natural gas on Monday as Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliation prompted precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East.

[10] MM globalvoices.org · 2005-07-12 · 75% match

Visiting Kurdistan · Global Voices

Omar from Iraq the Model spent the past few weekstravelling in northern Iraq; he was particularly impressed by the city of Sulaymaniya.

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