ISIL’s ‘caliphate’ was destroyed in March 2019 but its ideology is still intact in the region and many fighters present.
The Latest: Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip, stadium mass
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is defending Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there and concerns about crowds wanting to …
Vatican says pope’s planned Iraq trip is ‘act of love’ after criticism
The Vatican on Tuesday defended Pope Francis’s upcoming trip to Iraq, calling it an “act of love for this land, for its people, and for its Christians.”The comments come after experts advised against …
Pope Francis Prepares to Visit Iraq, Despite Covid-19 and Security Fears
For his first international trip since before the pandemic, the pope has chosen a country struggling with terrorist attacks and a spike in Covid-19 cases.
The Real Reason Why Iraq Paused Its Major Oil Deal With China
Iraq’s recent announcement of its oil deal with Chinese Zhenhua oil, and the following announcement of Baghdad pausing the deal falls perfectly in line with the country’s strategy vis-à-vis the U.S. a …
‘Looking for a flamingo?’: bird trafficking in Iraq – photo essay
When flamingos migrate to the southern Iraqi marshes in the winter months, the poachers are waiting – and so are the customers …
Pope Francis’ planned Iraq trip sparks security, health fears
Pope Francis heads to a country where ISIS tried its best to wipe Christians out altogether not so long ago. Add to the formidable pressure of lifting spirits in a war-torn country, there is a very …
‘Looking for a flamingo?’: Iraq’s lucrative bird trafficking industry
When flamingos migrate to the southern Iraqi marshes in the winter months, the poachers are waiting – and so are the customers …
TipTop the quality alternative for online food & groceries delivery in Iraq
TipTop, an Iraqi food & grocery delivery tech company, held a launch event for its mobile applications in Erbil on Thursday evening, February 21/2021 at Rotana Hotel – Erbil. The ceremony was attended …
Pope’s Risky Trip to Iraq Defies Sceptics
Rockets have hit Iraqi cities and COVID-19 has flared,yet, barring last-minute changes, Pope Francis will embark on a whirlwind four-day trip starting on Friday to show solidarity with the country’s …