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Keir Starmer pays tribute to British troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan after JD Vance 'insulted' their memories

Donald Trump’s deputy lashed out at a proposed Ukraine peace-keeping force led by the UK and France as ‘20,000 troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’

Evening Standard

Heavily Armed 'Stryker' Combat Vehicles Heading For US Southern Border Were Previously Deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan

"100% OPERATIONAL CONTROL will be had at the southern border," said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of the announcement on X

Latin Times

Where does the phrase ‘coalition of the willing’ come from?

Phrase holds memories of 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq in which UK played supporting role

The Guardian - UK

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Iraq's displaced Kurds hope to return home after Turkey's Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire

The mountains of northern Iraq have for years been a sanctuary for Kurdish militants fighting a decades-long insurgency against the government in neighboring Turkey

The Independent UK

Turkey's Kurds wary of path to peace after PKK declares ceasefire

A momentous ceasefire declaration has stirred a mix of emotions in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, where people bore the brunt of the 40-year conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish state

The Independent UK

PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict

Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms

The Guardian - UK

Kurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peace

The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for…

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Turkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity

Turkish president’s comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm.

Al Jazeera

Turkey seeks dissolution of PKK-linked groups in Syria and Iraq, following leader's peace plea

A senior Turkish official says groups affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in Syria and Iraq should dissolve themselves

The Independent UK

Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict?

Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.

Al Jazeera

Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm – in shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East

Abdullah Öcalan’s message, which follows four decades of guerrilla warfare, will have far-reaching implications

The Guardian - UK

How previous prime ministers handled the ‘special relationship’

Winston Churchill coined the phrase to describe what has become an enduring diplomatic priority, but relationships between leaders have varied.

Evening Standard

Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm

The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service

The Independent UK

Former Iraqi prime minister returns to Baghdad despite security threats

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has returned to Baghdad for the first time in more than two years despite ongoing security threats

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Iraq Releases First Census In 40 Years, Population Reaches 46.1M

Iraq's first census in 40 years reveals a population of 46.1 million, aiding future planning and resource distribution.

The Independent UK

This country hasn’t had a census in nearly 40 years – millions more now live here

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years show the population has reached 46.1 million

Barchart

Crude Prices Rebound Mildly Higher

April WTI crude oil (CLJ25 ) is up +0.30 (+0.43%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25 ) is down -0.0025 (-0.11%). Crude oil prices are mildly higher today on an upward rebound after last Friday's losses on weak US economic data. Crude oil prices today are shaking off news that Iraq...

AAP

Young Socceroos book U20 World Cup place after worldie

Australia's Young Socceroos have reached the semi-finals of U20 Asian Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Iraq, booking a World Cup spot in the process.

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Can Ultimate Frisbee Heal the Middle East?

The spread of Ultimate Frisbee testifies to a kind of Western soft power in the Middle East, one far friendlier than bombs or bullets.

AAP

Deli relishes clash of cultures for World Cup shot

Baghdad-born Young Socceroos midfielder Frans Deli is eager to take on his country of birth for a spot at the under-20 World Cup.

The Conversation

Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer’s plan

Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, will already be thinking about how such a move could play out at home. Sending UK troops abroad, even on a “peacekeeping” mission, always…

The Guardian - UK

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review – witty debut about Islamic State brides

A young academic travels to Iraq to help a British Asian who joined IS at 15, in this rollicking account of a UN deradicalisation programme

AAP

Young Socceroos unburdened by history in WC tilt

The Young Socceroos will book their ticket to the under-20 World Cup for the first time since 2013 if they beat Iraq in their under-20 Asian Cup quarter-final.

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Turkish Delegation In Iraq For Peace Talks With Kurds

Turkish opposition party engages in peace talks with Kurdish leaders in Iraq, focusing on the PKK conflict and Ocalan's role. Complex dynamics in the regio...

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