Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and opportunities for deeper cooperation between their countries. According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, the two leaders exchanged views on a range of regional and global issues while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties […]
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Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for victory over Iraq
Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament. The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forwards in world football, was in the spotlight long before the […]
Iraq and Syria close airspace amid regional tensions
Iraq and Syria have temporarily closed their airspace and suspended flight operations following renewed military tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about aviation safety across the Middle East. Read More: Airlines reroute flights to avoid middle East after U.S. strikes on Iran The decision came after fresh exchanges of attacks between Iran and Israel […]
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team’s photographer was barred from entering the United States, said the official who works for the Iraqi […]
Iraq name experienced World Cup squad with Hussein spearheading attack
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs. Experienced forward Aymen Hussein is set to spearhead the Iraqi attack in North America. The veteran striker, a talismanic figure for the national team, leads a […]
Secret Israeli Base in Iraq Linked to Iran Operations
A report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq for operations against Iran. According to US officials cited in the report, the base operated in a remote desert area. Moreover, the report suggested the facility supported Israeli military activities during regional tensions. The report stated that Israeli […]
President speaks with Iraq’s PM-designate, stresses closer economic cooperation
President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on an official visit to Sanya in China’s Hainan province, held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister-Designate of the Republic of Iraq, Ali Falih Khadim Al-Zaidi, and conveyed his congratulations on his elevation to the coveted position as the head of the government. The president extended his sincere wishes for […]
Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base
Syria’s assistant defence minister said Sunday that his country’s forces had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq targeting one of Syria’s last US military bases. “Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory,” Sipan Hamo said on X, adding that “the drones […]
Gulf oil producers lose $15 billion amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
DUBAI — Gulf oil producers have suffered a staggering $15.1 billion in lost energy revenues since the escalation of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, as millions of barrels of crude oil have been stranded due to the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG […]
All six US crew members killed after aircraft downed in western Iraq
All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said on Friday. The incident occurred amid ongoing U.S. operations in the Middle East targeting Iran, highlighting the dangers even in friendly airspace. Read More: Iran-backed group claims downing of US […]