The spike in tensions between the federal government and the KRG follows the passing of a fiscal debt bill in November.
ICC abandons inquiry into alleged British war crimes in Iraq
Prosecutor says, however, there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ atrocities may have been committed …
Eight protesters killed in renewed unrest in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Iraqi authorities are trying to contain public anger in the north-easterly Kurdistan region as the death toll after a week of violent demonstrations over unpaid salaries and corruption rose to eight.
5 things to know for December 9: Pandemic, transition, defense deals, Iraq, data scientist
“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.