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 …
Iran Refuses U.S. Nuclear Talks As Tensions Rise in Persian Gulf, Syria and Iraq
Israel has accused Iran of a fresh attack on commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman as the U.S. and Iran remain in a nuclear stalemate.
Are Iran and Turkey really on a collision course in Iraq?
It appears that Iran, having helped the Iraqi government grab Sinjar from the Kurdistan region, doesn’t want Turkey entering Sinjar now.
‘Not a good idea:’ Health experts concerned about Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq amid COVID spike
The trip is expected to provide a sorely-needed spiritual boost to Iraq’s beleaguered Christians and the Vatican’s outreach to the Muslim world.
Biden’s Syria airstrikes test US role as world’s police, get bipartisan support – and criticism
Pentagon airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria in response to a Feb. 15 attack in Iraq received both bipartisan praise — and criticism.
Francis prepares first-ever papal visit to Iraq
Pope Francis is to start the first-ever papal visit to Iraq on Friday, an act of solidarity with an ancient but dwindling Christian community and a symbolic outreach to Muslims.
Inside the attack that almost sent the U.S. to war with Iran
David Martin speaks with troops who were there as an Iranian ballistic missile attack rained down on Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, part of six days that saw the U.S. and Iran go to the brink of war.