The recent killing of Islamic State’s top leader in Iraq should not be seen as a crippling sign for the terror group, which has in recent months received fresh recruits and increased its attacks in …
New electronic banking service seeks to move Iraq away from cash economy
The Iraqi Central Bank announced on Sunday that it has given permission for a new “first of its kind” electronic banking service to be rolled out in Iraq over the next few years. The new service seeks …
Afghanistan remains worst-affected by terror: UN
The threat posed by extremist groups, including the Islamic State (IS) and Al-Qaeda in conflict areas like Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, UN experts say.
Remains of 104 Yazidis killed by ISIL laid to rest in Iraq
Bodies of the victims were exhumed from mass graves last year and all were identified before the burial on Saturday.
Yazidi victims of Islamic State reburied after mass graves exhumed in Iraq
Members of the minority community hold a funeral ceremony to remember 104 people who died at the hands of the extremist group.
Iraq’s Yazidis bury 104 victims of IS massacre
The Yazidi community of northern Iraq has brought home 104 of its members who were killed by the Islamic State group during its reign of terror in 2014.Their remains had been identified and exhumed …
Author criticizes continued ‘culture of war’ with troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
Author Michael Knox told Hill.TV he is disappointed that President Biden has signaled he might leave certain troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, after the president committed to …
Oil Market: Price of Bonny Light rises to $58.93 per barrel as Iraq, Kazakhstan promise to cut output
For the first time in 2021, the price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade, has risen to $58.93 per barrel in the international oil mar …
Iran-Iraq Strong Ties Ensure Regional Security, Stability
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran strongly rejects any foreign intervention in Iraq’s internal affairs, stressing that the two countries’ strong relations guarantee regional security and stability.
Armenian lawmaker joins worldwide Yazidi community for funeral of Sinjar genocide victims in Iraq
ARMENPRESS. Armenian Member of Parliament Rustam Bakoyan (My Step bloc), representing the Yazidi community of Armenia, traveled to Iraq to participate in the funeral of the 104 Yazidi genocide victim …