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Baghdad invites new Syrian president to summit, sparking political division in Iraq
Baghdad: An official invitation to new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to attend the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad has triggered sharp political divisions within Iraq. Al-Sharaa took power after leading a…
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UN calls for urgent action to protect Iraqi children from landmine threats
Baghdad: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) jointly called for immediate action to protect Iraqi children from the ongoing landmine threat. According to a joint…
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Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen’s Houthis
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.…
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Iraqi PM reaffirms support for Lebanon
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani pledged to continue support for Lebanon after the latter’s recent formation of a new government, Iraqi government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said. Al-Sudani sent two congratulatory…
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Iraq arrests ex-official over execution of cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein
Baghdad: Iraq’s National Security Agency said Friday it arrested a former high-level security official for his involvement in the 1980 execution of a prominent Shiite cleric and his sister during Saddam Hussein‘s…
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Iran, Iraq share common concerns about Syria: Pezeshkian
Tehran: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his country and Iraq have common concerns about the ongoing developments in Syria. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with…
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Iraqi PM calls for concerted efforts to assist Syria without interference
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani stressed the importance of concerted efforts to assist Syria in managing its affairs without interference that compromises its sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to a…
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Turkish President, Iraqi PM meet on regional, bilateral issues
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani have held a closed-door meeting in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Turkish presidential office. During their discussions…
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Iraq cancels licence of Saudi MBC channel
The Iraqi authorities have announced the cancellation of the licence of the Saudi Arabian television channel “MBC” to operate in the country. This comes after dozens of supporters of Iraqi militias attacked…
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Iraqi militia claims four drone attacks on Israeli targets
Baghdad: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility for carrying out four drone strikes on Israeli targets. In separate online statements on Saturday, the group reported launching two…
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Iranian President Pezeshkian visits Iraq on first foreign trip
Baghdad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Baghdad for his first official foreign visit since taking office in July. During his visit, Pezeshkian on Wednesday met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif…
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Iraqi PM urges halt to attacks against Palestine, Lebanon
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has stressed the urgent need to halt the attacks against Lebanon and Palestine and called for concerted efforts to prevent the escalation of regional…
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Eight killed in separate car accidents in Iraq
Baghdad: Eight people were killed and three injured in two car accidents in north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, a police source said. In one accident, three civilians and an army officer…
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Iraq retrieves 181 smuggled antiquities
Baghdad: Iraq’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities has announced the successful repatriation of 181 smuggled artifacts from the US and other countries. The recovered items include a bronze figurine and eight…
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Houthis, Iraqi Shiite militia launch joint attack on Israel’s Haifa
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group said that they, along with the Iraqi Shiite militia, launched cruise missiles at “a vital target” in the Israeli city of Haifa. “The joint military operation targeting a…
