Channel 8 English

A supertanker carrying Iraqi crude departed the Gulf over the weekend after remaining delayed in the area for nearly three months. Shipping data shows that two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to Reuters. channel8.com/english/news/5…

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that current talks with Washington are focused exclusively on ending regional conflicts, with no discussions regarding nuclear enrichment at present. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

As Eid al-Adha approaches, flights between Sulaymaniyah and Iran are returning to normal. This comes at a time when Erbil’s tourism sector has declined by 80% due to ongoing regional tensions. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

The Imrali delegation issued a statement regarding their meeting with Abdullah Ocalan, who renewed his call for all parties to play a role in the peace process, adding that those in Imrali are advancing toward a legal solution.

Bakir Ali, head of the Association of Returned Migrants, stated young migrants are increasingly utilizing dangerous Tunisia-Libya routes due to stringent visa restrictions imposed by Turkey on residents from the Sulaymaniyah and Duhok governorates. He urged the KRG to protect migrating citizens from extradition and arbitrary arrests. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Channel8 correspondent reported that the federal government has officially authorized May salary funding for the Kurdistan Region's public sector.

Channel8 has learned that, out of the total non-oil revenue, Erbil and Duhok collectively contributed 30 billion dinars, while Sulaymaniyah generated 20 billion dinars. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Adil Abdul-Mahdi, former Prime Minister of Iraq, emphasized that Erbil-Baghdad relations should transcend specific political appointments or individual demands, advocating instead for a structural framework capable of enduring successive government transitions. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

The signage has been reinstalled at the Hasakah Justice Palace, featuring text only in Arabic.

This unique place, known as Durgay Mayli Naz, rests on the waters of Darbandi Rania in Sulaymaniyah. It resembles a floating home combined with a restaurant, offering the comfort of accommodation alongside a café experience. Video: Ari Mustafa/ Channel8

North Sea Brent crude dropped 5.1 percent to $98.22 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 5.2 percent to $91.57 before recovering slightly. channel8.com/english/news/5…

A U.S. official told Fox News that President Donald Trump is allowing roughly five to seven days for negotiators to finalize a framework agreement with Iran, as discussions over a nuclear deal and regional maritime access enter a critical phase. The official said talks are "95% there," but key language remains unresolved.

Violet Organization, in partnership with the Municipality of Sulaymaniyah and the Directorate of Environment, carried out a cleanup campaign on Mount Azmar and Mount Goizha.

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran in a statement posted to Truth Social, dismissing public criticism of the diplomatic strategy and emphasizing that the final terms of the potential treaty remain strictly confidential. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

The senator emphasized that folding major Islamic and Arab nations into the existing peace framework would mark a historic turning point for global security. He argued that the inclusion of specific regional powers would effectively bring an end to the broader Arab-Israeli conflict. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

DEM Party stated that the use of police force to enter the headquarters of CHP is unacceptable, stressing that political issues should be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan receives Taqadum Party President Mohammad al-Halbousi in Ankara.

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi speaks to Channel8 on the status of Kurds in the Middle East: "They have a historical foundation and similar rights. They have the exact same rights that the others have."

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, welcomed the agreement between Iran and Israel, stating that there is a need for an arrangement that reduces tensions, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and guarantees freedom of navigation. channel8.com/english/news/5…

In a Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald J. Trump defended his administration’s ongoing talks with Iran, drawing a sharp contrast between his current strategy and the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated under former President Barack Obama. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…