Iraq’s federal government on Thursday approved an “updated” document on population policies, the media office of Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani said in a press release. Al-Sudani, according to the press release, headed a meeting of the Higher Council of Population during which a population policy submitted by the ministerial …

On Tuesday, the Iraqi forces killed six terrorists in the governorates of Kirkuk and Al-Anbar and arrested others outside the borders. The Security Media Cell stated that a force of the Intelligence Agency killed three terrorists, one of whom was wearing an explosive belt. Three others were shot dead in …

Dozens of migrants are believed to have died in a shipwreck off Libya, with only seven survivors found so far, the United Nations said Wednesday. “At least 73 migrants are reported missing and presumed dead following a tragic shipwreck off the Libyan coast yesterday (Tuesday),” the UN’s International Organization for …

Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern dating back nearly 5,000 years they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world’s first cities. The US-Italian team made the find in the ruins of ancient Lagash, northeast of the modern city of Nasiriyah, which …

Nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported so far in a new Marburg virus outbreak in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened to discuss a new outbreak of a highly infectious virus in Central Africa. The body is looking at several vaccine candidates that could potentially …

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has strongly criticized President Joe Biden for his delay in handling a suspected Chinese spy balloon that intruded into US airspace. Pompeo criticized Biden during an exclusive interview with The Hill on Monday, saying the current administration had “made an enormous mistake” that …

Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement during a press conference in Edinburgh Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as Scotland’s first minister. The politician has held the position since 2014 and confirmed the decision to step down during a press conference at her official residence, Bute House, in Edinburgh on Wednesday. …

The United Nations secretary-general says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to open two more border crossings to facilitate relief aid delivery to the northern part of the quake-hit country, which is held by militants. Antonio Guterres announced the development on Monday after Assad approved the use of Bab al-Salam …

The Council of Ministers held its regular session, headed by Prime Minister, Mohammed Al-Sudani

Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, discussed with his Dutch counterpart, Mark Rutte, bilateral relations between Iraq and the Netherlands. Earlier today, Monday, al-Sudani received a phone call from Rutte, in which he invited al-Sudani to attend the United Nations Water Conference 2023, scheduled to be held next March in …

Health authorities in the United States have published the results of a new survey, which paints a dismal picture of the mental health status of American high school students, especially teenage girls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey was published on Monday, offering a map …

Russia says its troops have managed to gain fresh ground along the frontlines in Ukraine as the conflict nears its first anniversary. In a statement on Monday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces pushed forward two kilometers west, without specifying the exact location. “The Russian servicemen broke the enemy’s resistance …

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says external pressure and sanctions cannot impede her country’s cooperation with Iran, stressing that the ongoing illegal restrictions will only help boost mutual relations. She said on Monday that Russia and Iran “are cultivating mutually beneficial cooperation” with paying no heed to the West’s …

The United States has issued a top-level advisory for its citizens in Ukraine, calling on them to leave the country immediately due to the war in Ukraine and what it called the risk of arbitrary arrest. The US embassy in Moscow issued the advisory on Monday, calling on “US citizens …

Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner established close ties with the Saudi royal family when they were in the White House and now they are profiting from the relationship with billions of Saudi dollars flowing into their businesses, according to a report. The Washington Post reported on Saturday quoting …

On Monday, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met with Prime Minister Mohammed S. al-Sudani. ‏Both held a talk about the ongoing preparations for Baghdad’s hosting of the 34th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union this February and the “best efforts to make this session a success, which Iraq will …

Eleven Iraqis died in the devastating quake that hit Turkiye and Syria. The spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Ahmad Al-Sahaf, said the victims were killed in Turkiye, and a specialized committee is following up on the situation of Iraqis in the earthquake zones.

The United States is reportedly considering sending a congressional delegation to Taiwan to “infuriate” China after Washington alleged that a Chinese spy balloon flew over the country before it was shot down last week by the American military. US Congressman Rob Wittman (R-Virginia), who sits on the US House of …

The United States Navy and Marine Corps have launched joint war games in the South China Sea amid heightened tensions with Beijing over a suspected Chinese “surveillance” balloon shot down by US fighter jets. The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group along with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presently conducting …

British defense industry executives have discussed plans with their counterparts in Kiev to set up joint ventures to manufacture weapons and vehicles locally in Ukraine, a report says. The Telegraph newspaper reported on Sunday senior defense industry officials had traveled to Kiev with a view to setting up joint ventures …