UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

British Consul General Andrew Beasley (2nd R) and Gudar Sheikho (2nd L), Head of the Independent Administration of Zakho, pose with colleagues on a rooftop in Zakho, in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on August 31, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in governance, trade, and cultural exchange. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

Emmanuel Macron welcomes the President of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he waits to welcome the president of Iraq autonomous Kurdistan Region for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer

STORY: Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 2. mid of Burhan Kamil practicing Wushu 3. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SORAN KHAFFAF, Wushu lover 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL BAHADEN, Wushu lover STORYLINE: In a Wushu club located in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, over 100 local Chinese martial arts enthusiasts clad in traditional training attire are diligently practicing Wushu routines. Despite the midsummer heat of Sulaymaniyah, where the temperature has soared to above 40 degrees Celsius, their passion for Wushu burns even hotter. Burhan Kamil is the founder of this Wushu club. Like many foreign enthusiasts of Chinese Kung Fu, Burhan's fascination was s

IRAQ-SULAYMANIYAH-CHINESE FILM WEEK-OPENING

IRAQ-SULAYMANIYAH-CHINESE FILM WEEK-OPENING

(240612) -- SULAYMANIYAH, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province Haval Abubakir speaks during the opening ceremony of the first Chinese Film Week in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, June 11, 2024. The event kicked off here on Tuesday, with nearly 100 representatives attending the opening ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Duan Minfu)