They are unlikely to be revelatory, will shatter no myths, nor disprove any assumptions. Cabinet documents exist to merely show that a political clique – …
China Replaces Western Energy Firms in Iraq’s Supergiant Oil Field
The official handover of the lead operator role on one of the world’s biggest oil fields – West Qurna 1 – from the U.S.’s …
Iraq Issues $1.5Bn Reconstruction Bonds
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Finance announced on Friday the issuance of the third tranche of reconstruction bonds, named Sukuk Al-Ima …
Iraq’s oil surge: Aiming for 6M barrels daily in five years
Iraqi Ministry of Oil plans to increase oil production to 6 million bpd in five years, amidst rising export figures. Iraq’s oil surge: Aiming for 6M barrels daily in five years. ANALYSIS, Iraq, oil, …
NIC Discusses Proposed Revisions To Iraq’s Investment Law
By John Lee. The Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC) , Dr. Haider Muhammad Makkiya, has chaired a meet …
With every strike and counterstrike, Israel, the US and Iran’s allies inch closer to all-out war
Iran-backed militant groups in Syria and Iraq have launched … Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and …
Iraq’s prime minister seeks to end US troop presence following Baghdad strike
The strike on Thursday, Jan. 4 killed Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al-Jawari, also known as Abu-Taqwaa, a leader of the Harakat-al-Nujaba militia. Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday, Jan. 5 that …
Islamic State Raid in Iraq Kills 2 Pro-Iran Fighters
Two fighters from Iraq’s Hashed al-Shaabi alliance have been killed in an attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, the pro-Iranian Hashed and an Iraqi security source said Sunday.
Oh starts for South Korea; Tilio off the Australia bench
Oh Hyeon-Gyu started in South Korea’s final friendly before their Asian Cup campaign kicks off next week. The Celtic striker was trusted to lead the line alongside matchwinner Lee Jae-Sung, who plays in the Bundesliga with Mainz. His goal was enough to defeat Iraq, before South Korea get their tournament under way against Bahrain a week on Monday.
History’s judgment still awaits John Howard on Iraq
Even when released, the cabinet documents relating to the 2003 Iraq war will not reveal the impulses that drove John Howard into a disastrous commitment.