PhoneBuff conducted battery tests comparing Apple's iPhone Air against Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge. The iPhone Air features Apple's C1X 5G modem and N1 wireless chip for enhanced power efficiency. Samsung's device carried a larger battery capacity than Apple's flagship model. Both smartphones underwent identical testing conditions with matched display brightness and speaker calibration.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge achieved victory by one minute after comprehensive testing. The Galaxy S25 Edge recorded a total usage time of 25 hours and 59 minutes. Apple's iPhone Air finished with 25 hours and 58 minutes of battery life. The YouTuber attributed the iPhone Air's disadvantage to its single-speaker configuration requiring higher power output...
President Masoud Barzani marked the 62nd anniversary of Voice of Kurdistan Radio on Saturday. He praised the station for carrying Kurdish revolutionary messages worldwide during the independence struggle. The radio began broadcasting in 1963 from Sardeman cave in Shinawa village during the Eylul Revolution. General Mustafa Barzani established the station to counter Iraqi government propaganda and boost fighter morale.
The station expanded beyond Kurdish and Arabic programming in 1968. Assyrian language broadcasts joined the lineup through advocacy by Franso Hariri and other community leaders. This multicultural approach reflected broader values of inclusion within the Kurdish movement. The radio served Assyrian audiences across Iraq...
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem rejected demands to surrender weapons during a massive rally Saturday in Beirut. The Iran-backed group commemorated the first anniversary of former leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in an Israeli airstrike. Tens of thousands gathered at Nasrallah's tomb near the airport as supporters chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans. Yellow banners mixed with Lebanese, Palestinian, and Iranian flags across the venue.
Lebanese officials have ordered the army to develop plans for disarming the militant organization. President Joseph Aoun repeated calls for unified national forces under government control. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded concrete action beyond verbal commitments from...
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani opened an art showcase on Saturday at Erbil International Equestrian Center. Kurdish artists display works celebrating horses throughout regional culture and history. The week-long event explores equine symbolism, which represents strength, pride, and freedom within Kurdish traditions. Officials announced the exhibition as part of broader cultural preservation efforts.
Horses have been integral to Kurdish agriculture, transportation, and defense practices across generations. Artists examine these animals as recurring themes within poetry, folklore, and visual arts. The exhibition demonstrates how equines connect to Kurdish identity during times of political and economic challenges. Cultural events like...
Kurdistan Democratic Party President Masoud Barzani met with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan leader Bafel Talabani at his Pirmam office Saturday. The discussion addressed Iraq's political developments and regional government formation. Both leaders examined ongoing challenges facing the Kurdistan Region. They focused on the political process for establishing new leadership.
Recent developments include an oil export agreement between Erbil and Baghdad ending a lengthy suspension. Federal parliamentary elections approach November 11, 2025, featuring both Kurdish organizations. The October 2024 regional elections gave KDP 39 seats and PUK 23 seats. Cabinet formation for the 10th regional government remains pending.
The parties previously...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani contacted four Kurdish leaders Saturday regarding the oil export agreement. He thanked Kurdistan Democratic Party President Masoud Barzani, Region President Nechirvan Barzani, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Patriotic Union Leader Bafel Talabani. The officials helped restart petroleum shipments from northern Iraq. Al-Sudani praised their commitment to directing regional revenues through Baghdad's treasury.
The leaders discussed federal-regional cooperation and economic development initiatives. Both sides agreed to support investment projects and fair resource distribution. They examined the Development Road project connecting Iraq to international markets. Officials emphasized...
Iran recalled its diplomatic representatives from Britain, France and Germany after the three nations triggered procedures to restore United Nations sanctions against Tehran over nuclear violations. The European countries activated the snapback mechanism from the 2015 atomic accord, bringing back penalties that target Iran's nuclear and missile programs. The measures impose weapons embargoes, technology restrictions and asset freezes on designated entities.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected American proposals requiring Tehran to surrender enriched uranium for temporary sanctions relief. Russia and China oppose the European action as illegitimate and will likely ignore compliance requirements. Iran separately announced a $25...
Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani spoke by telephone on Saturday about resuming oil exports from the Kurdistan Region. Both leaders described the development as a significant achievement benefiting all Iraqi citizens. Al-Sudani expressed gratitude for Barzani's role in facilitating the recent agreement that enabled the restart of exports. Barzani commended al-Sudani's work in removing barriers that had previously stalled progress.
The Kurdish leader expressed optimism that this agreement would advance the passage of a federal oil and gas law. He emphasized the pressing need to address public sector salary delays in the Kurdistan Region and secure consistent payments through 2025...
Kurdistan Region officials restarted oil exports Saturday morning after a suspension lasting more than two years. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani emphasized that future relations with Baghdad must respect constitutional agreements and protect regional financial rights during meetings with Iraqi National Congress representatives.
The first crude oil shipments moved through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline at 6:50 AM on September 27. Officials confirmed exports of 190,000 barrels per day would begin immediately, with additional volumes planned for domestic refineries under the new tripartite agreement.
The export halt started in March 2023 following an international arbitration ruling. Economic analysts predict the resumption will generate over...
