“Animal Crossing.” “Sourdough bread.” “Why is toilet paper sold out?” Google released its list of the year’s most searched terms, and they definitely reflect the confusing year we’ve had. Here’s what …
Two oil wells bombed in oilfield in northern Iraq’s Kirkuk, sources say
Two oil wells were bombed inside a small oilfield on Wednesday but production was not affected, oil officials and security sources said. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the …
Iraq protests: Seven dead in demonstrations over unpaid salaries
Government workers in northern Iraq are demanding their salaries be paid as Covid-19 plunges the country into economic turmoil.
China Set to Bail Out Iraq with Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal
Iraq is poised to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with China ZhenHua Oil Co., a bailout from Beijing for the cash-strapped government which will receive money upfront in exchange for long-term oil …
Iraq to Get China Bailout via Oil Supply Deal
(Bloomberg) — Iraq is poised to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with China ZhenHua Oil Co., a bailout from Beijing for the cash-strapped government which will receive money upfront in exchange …
Biden Plans to Tap Lloyd Austin, Former Iraq Commander, as Defense Secretary
Biden Jr. is expected to nominate retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, a former commander of the American military effort in Iraq, to be the next secretary of defense, according to two people with …
Pope Francis to Visit Iraq in March
The pope plans to make his first international trip since before the Covid-19 pandemic, and one that potentially poses health and security challenges for him, his entourage and the local population.
Bill signed to award Medal of Honor to Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, Iraq war hero
Sgt. First Class Alwyn Cashe, who died in 2005 while rescuing fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle in Iraq, was cleared to receive the Medal of Honor.
2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi Arrives in Armenia
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that Yazidi activist Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate and Co-Founder and Director of Luftbrücke Irak (Air Bridge Iraq), has arrived in …
Pope Plans Historic Visit To Iraq
Pope Francis will make a historic visit to Iraq in March, the Vatican said Monday, the first ever by a pontiff and which will include a trip to Mosul. The 83-year-old pope has long spoken of his …