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Iraq, NATO Discuss Means to Confront Terrorism, Maintain Regional Stability

Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi and his deputy, Hakim al-Zamli, held talks on Tuesday with a Danish delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led by its head Mads Fuglede. They discussed the importance of future relations and means of countering all forms of extremism and terrorism. Halbousi said the meeting…

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Mines kill, injure over 500 children in Iraq

At least 519 children have been killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Iraq in the past five years, UN agencies have warned.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia to Issue Travel Permits to Iraq through Absher

The Saudi General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that it would issue a travel permit to Iraq through the Absher platform without visiting its headquarters. The Jawazat said that the travel permit would be issued in compliance with the terms and conditions. The directorate explained that the service can be…

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Lavrov, Arab Delegation Discuss Ukraine Crisis

The Arab League said a delegation of the Contact Group on Ukraine held on Monday talks in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other officials to offer mediation between Russia and Ukraine for a solution to the ongoing conflict. The delegation included Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit…

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Iraq Plunges in Constitutional Vacuum

Iraq will plunge in constitutional vacuum on Wednesday after parliament thrice failed to elect a new president. Forty candidates are running for the post, including incumbent Barham Salih, nominated by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), and Rebar Ahmed, nominated by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Ahmed was nominated after…

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US Extradition Bid Certified for Man Accused in Iraq Killings

A judge has certified the Iraqi government’s extradition request for a Phoenix driving school owner on charges that he participated in the killings of two police officers 15 years ago in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the leader of an al-Qaeda group, sending the extradition decision to Washington to…

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Extradition bid certified for man accused in Iraq killings

A judge certified the Iraqi government's extradition request for a Phoenix driving school owner on charges that he participated in the killings of two police officers 15 years ago in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the leader of an al-Qaida group

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Dean Lockhart's death inspires brother to pen emotional book

"Dean was one of the bravest men you could ever meet but my brother lived with demons"

Belfast Live

Kadhimi: Corruption Rampant in Iraqi State Institutions

Outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi voiced his regret over the damage caused to the state by to the difficult political and social conditions experienced by the country over the past decades. This has reflected badly on citizens’ trust in their state and has stirred a moral dilemma on dealing…

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Cheetham Hill student will travel to Iraq for documentary

Zain Ullah is investigating the impact of the Iraq War on Iraqi citizens

Manchester Evening News

Arab Delegation Visits Russia Monday

The Arab League said a delegation of the Contact Group on Ukraine would start a visit Monday to Moscow to meet with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, then head to Poland to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The delegation will include Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and the…

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How water cooperation can provide geopolitical stability in MENA

The Blue Peace Strategy promotes water sustainability as an asset for political and social peace in the region.

Al Jazeera

Iraq Exports $11.07 Billion of Oil During March, Highest for 50 Years

Iraq exports of oil reached $11.07 billion last month, the highest level for half a century, as crude prices soared amid shortfall fears following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the oil ministry said. The second largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Iraq exported "100,563,999 barrels for…

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Is it racist to help Ukraine?

We all have our tribal tendencies and must strive to recognize that all God’s children are of equal moral worth. We’ve done pretty well on that score.

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Iraqi cleric steps back, asks rivals to try form government

A powerful Iraqi cleric says he will step back for the next 40 days and give his Iran-backed rivals the chance to form the next government

Bangkok Post

Fitness a big concern, says Thai U23 coach after losses

Thailand U23 coach Worrawoot Srimaka admitted that he had a lot of work to do after his men finished last in the Dubai Cup friendly tournament on Tuesday.

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Iraqi Kurdish Businessman Says Not Involved in Gas Export Talks, Region’s Capacity Low

A Kurdish businessman whose home was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles this month has said he is not involved in and has no knowledge of plans to export natural gas from Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region to Europe. Baz Karim Barzanji, the CEO of a major domestic energy company called KAR…

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Iraqi Kurdish businessman says not involved in gas export talks, region's capacity low

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US Imposes Sanctions on Key Actors in Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iran-based man and his network of companies it accused of helping Tehran obtain materials for its ballistic missile program, acting after missile attacks by suspected Iranian-backed proxies on countries in the region. In a statement issued as talks on reviving the…

The Independent UK

US sanctions Iranians after missile strikes in Iraq, Gulf

The United States is sanctioning Iranian defense companies and figures after a spate of ballistic missile attacks on targets in Iraq and the Gulf

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Iraqi MPs Try for Third Time to Elect New President

Iraqi lawmakers were Wednesday set to try for a third time to elect a new national president after two previous attempts failed because of boycotts. Half a year after October 2021 legislative elections, Iraq still does not have a new president or prime minister, keeping the war-scarred country in a…

Tribune News Service

Chuck Schumer, Jon Stewart demand passage of Gillibrand’s bill granting full benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits

WASHINGTON — When Gina Cancelino’s veteran husband Joe died in 2019 of cancer linked to toxic exposures in Iraq, he was still fighting for benefits at his home in Seaford, Long Island.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court hears case of veteran who lost job as state trooper after returning from Iraq sick from burn pits

Le Roy Torres says the TDPS refused to reassign him to a different role after he returned from deployment sick, forcing him to resign

Al Jazeera

US Senate leader vows to bring ‘burn pit’ legislation to a vote

Backed by US veteran groups, bill would provide health benefits for US troops exposed to toxins in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Justices cast doubt on Texas immunity claim in vet's lawsuit

The Supreme Court is casting doubt on Texas’ claim that it can’t be sued by a former state trooper who says he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq

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