Syria postponed a parliamentary election for a second time Thursday as part of measures to protect the war-battered country from the coronavirus pandemic. The Syrian government has recorded 44 cases, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 39 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysia reported 39 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the cumulative total to 6,467 infections. ( read original story ...)
US announces $49m settlement in Malaysia 1MDB scandal
US authorities have reached a deal to recover another $49 million in assets bought with money looted from Malaysia's 1MDB state investment fund and laundered through the global financial system. More ... ( read original story ...)
US to grant Iraq gas waiver in show of support for new PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. plans to grant Iraq a 120-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to import Iranian gas and electricity to meet its power needs, the State Department said, hours after ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s Former Spy Chief Voted Prime Minister After 6 Months Of Caretaker Government
Kathimi was the third candidate that Iraq's president had asked to try to form a government. Parliament approved the majority of Kathimi's cabinet early Thursday morning. ( read original story ...)
Ex-spy Chief Becomes Iraq PM Amid Fiscal, Virus Crises
Iraq's former spy chief Mustafa Kadhemi took office as prime minister Thursday facing a staggering economic crisis, a pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests after breaking months of political ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Chooses New Prime Minister, an Ex-Intelligence Chief Backed by U.S.
Kadhimi, Iraq has its first real government in more than five months. He will confront an array of daunting problems. ( read original story ...)
As New Iraq PM Takes Helm, Public Salaries On Chopping Block
With its financial outlook darkening by the day, Iraq is considering slashing its massive public payroll -- an unpopular move likely to renew protests as a new government takes the helm. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq names new prime minister, paving the way to tackle the deepening crisis
Iraq named its former intelligence chief as prime minister Thursday, ending months of political deadlock that had seen two previous candidates step aside as the country teetered on the edge of ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s squabbling parliament agrees new prime minister
Kadhimi has been confirmed as Iraq’s prime minister after parliament backed him and some of his proposed ministers, giving the country a functioning government for the first time in six months. The ... ( read original story ...)