The U.S. expects Iraq’s government to help it identify and disrupt the financing of Iran-backed armed groups in the country after a drone attack by Iraqi militants that killed three U.S. soldiers, a …
Pictures of photographer in tears after football team lost falsely linked to divisive India temple
Old pictures showing a photographer crying after Iraq lost a football match have resurfaced online in posts that falsely link the images to the opening of a divisive Hindu temple in India in 2024. The pictures were taken in 2019 — five years before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the Ram temple in India’s northern Ayodhya city that was built on ground where a centuries-old mosque was torn down by religious zealots.
Iraq coach warns one Asian Cup mistake and it’s ‘bye bye’
Jesus Casas warned his Iraq side they must be “perfect” against Jordan and pledged to go on the attack in their Asian Cup last-16 clash on Monday. Along with hosts and holders Qatar, and Iran, Iraq …
Air transportation issues discussed with Iraq
In the meeting various issues of air transportation to facilitate each other’s airlines came under discussion. Diverse proposals to enhance cooperation within each other’s air carriers were also …
Iran-backed Militia Suspected of Strike on U.S. Troops Says It Will Suspend Attacks
WASHINGTON—An Iraqi militia suspected of involvement in the drone strike that killed three American soldiers said Tuesday it was suspending attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, as the Biden …
Indian refiners turn to Iraq for record-high crude oil imports in Jan
Domestic refiners turned towards Iraq in January 2024 lifting its crude oil exports to India to a record high as US sanctions on firms shipping Russian crude limited vessels supply, …
Don’t Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria | Opinion
Last year marked two decades since the illegal invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime. It was a war that forever changed not only Iraq but the entire Middle East. Eight …
Senior US Treasury Official Travels to Iraq to Counter Illicit Finance
Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, traveled to Iraq from Sunday to Monday, where he met with senior Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Mohammed …
Senior US Treasury Official Travels to Iraq to Counter Illicit Finance
Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, traveled to Iraq from Sunday to Monday, where he met with senior Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Mohammed …
Biden’s response to Jordan attack is likely to be powerful, but US is wary of triggering a wider war with Iran, officials say
The US’ response to the drone attack in Jordan that killed and wounded US service members on Sunday is likely to be more powerful than previous American retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, …