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Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani
The attack has been condemned by France and Iraq, but Iran has distanced itself from the incident. Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, which…
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At least six French soldiers wounded in drone strike on base in Iraq’s Makhmour
The French military and the Erbil governor confirmed that the soldiers were wounded after a drone attack against the base. At least six…
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“The President’s Cake” Is a Neorealist Treasure from Iraq
In the city, the story splits in half: Lamia gets separated from Bibi (for reasons I wouldn’t dare disclose) and searches for the one…
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Singapore Airlines, Scoot avoiding airspace over Iraq, Red Sea amid US-Iran tensions
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have avoided the airspace of Iraq and the Red Sea as a precautionary measure amid tensions between the…
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Jonathan Ross: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Nicole Good Is Iraq War Veteran Who Has a Wife with Filipino Parents
The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, 37, has been identified as Jonathan Ross, as his distressed father spoke out in…
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Oil settles up 3% on Venezuela news, supply worries in Russia, Iraq and Iran
Oil prices climbed over 3 per cent on Thursday after two straight days of declines, settling at a two-week high as investors assessed…
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Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting…
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One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
This Remembrance Sunday, Ben Soppitt will be honouring the sacrifice of his grandfather at Basra War Cemetery in Iraq. He'll be among the…
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Oil dips as Iraq exports rise amid demand concerns
Oil prices settled marginally lower on Monday as concerns of an oversupply outweighed geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East.…
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Former Iranian defense official Amir Mousawi resurfaces in Iraq after disappearing in Cairo
Rumors spread by Iranian media suggested the Iranian official had been abducted by Israel's Mossad. A former Iranian defense ministry…
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Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader
The sudden reason for the arrest of Lahur Talabany is not clear but it casts a potential shadow over the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. A…
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Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul
Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by ISIL (ISIS) during its years of carnage…
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Which airlines still fly over Iran and Yemen?
Despite the threats, some airlines continue to schedule flights through the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Yemen—regions with significant…
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Oil jumps US$1 after further drone attacks on Iraq oil fields
Oil prices rose US$1 on Thursday (Jul 16) after drones struck Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields for a fourth day, pointing to continued risk in…
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Islamic State's brutal ideology still inspires attacks worldwide
BEIRUT — Screams, carnage — and a black banner. The attacker in the deadly New Year’s truck-ramming strike on revelers in New Orleans’…
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Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his…
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Houthi leader calls for escalation against Israel after Lebanon deal
The leader of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia has called for increased escalation against Israel from both Yemen and Iraq after a…
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Exclusive—Iraq militia vows to strike US bases if airspace used to hit Iran
The political chief of a leading Iraqi militia has told Newsweek that U.S. military bases in the region would face new attacks if Israel…
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What is the Kurdistan Workers' Party? Group behind Ankara attack
A recent attack on the headquarters of a prominent defense company in the Turkish capital of Ankara has brought the Kurdistan Workers'…
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Airlines squeeze into Saudi airspace as West Asian conflict flares
2 min read Last Updated : Oct 02 2024 | 11:34 PM IST By Siddharth Philip and Albertina Torsoli Airlines connecting Europe with the Middle…
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US airstrikes on Syria kill 37 militants affiliated to extremist groups
Representative Image | (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 29 2024 | 5:24 PM IST In Syria, 37 militants affiliated to the extremist…