The spokesman for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command says government forces have begun to gain full control over all border points with neighboring Iran, stressing Baghdad is fully committed to implementing the security agreement with Tehran. “Iraqi government forces have begun to establish control over all border points with Iran, and …
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Israeli forces brutally assault Muslim worshipers at al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli forces have brutally assaulted Muslim worshipers at one of the main entrances to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds. Citing local sources, WAFA news agency reported that the occupation soldiers beat up three worshipers, including an elderly man and an elderly woman, near Bab …
Read More »US Joint Chiefs Chairman discusses North Korea’s potential role in Ukraine conflict
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed doubts about the possibility of Pyongyang significantly enhancing Russia’s artillery munition supply for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Gen. Milley made these remarks upon arriving in Norway to participate in NATO meetings focusing on North Korea. …
Read More »Libya flooding deaths top 11,000 as thousands reported missing
The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent, as rescuers work to understand the full scope of the disaster. As of Saturday, the bodies of nearly 4,000 people have been recovered and identified, the World Health Organization said. More than …
Read More »Kim Jong Un discusses stronger North Korea ties with Russia in a ‘fresh heyday’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia’s defence minister discussed practical issues to boost military cooperation, state media said on Sunday, in what Pyongyang called a “fresh heyday” for bilateral relations. During his visit to Russia, Kim inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on Saturday, accompanied …
Read More »UNESCO designating Ariha a Palestinian World Heritage site angers Israel
Israel harshly criticized the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over plans to designate Ariha as a Palestinian World Heritage site. A fifth of all known species on earth are found in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, according to a first-ever survey of the world’s most significant cultural and …
Read More »NATO Secretary-General warns of prolonged conflict in Ukraine, affirms Ukraine’s NATO membership
On Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the war in Ukraine is likely to continue for an extended period, emphasizing that Ukraine will eventually become a NATO member. In an interview with the German media group “Funke”, Stoltenberg dismissed the possibility of a quick end to the Ukrainian conflict, …
Read More »Saudi Arabia suspends normalization talks with Israel: Report
Saudi Arabia has reportedly informed the United States of its decision to suspend all negotiations on normalizing ties with Israel due to the far-right Israeli cabinet’s unwillingness to make any concessions to the Palestinians. The London-based Elaph online newspaper, citing an Israeli official, reported on Sunday that Washington has informed …
Read More »The Ministry of Transport determines the completion rates achieved at Al-Faw Port
Today, Sunday, the Ministry of Transport determined the completion rates achieved in the four sections and the container yard of the Grand Faw Port project, while announcing a study to determine the port’s operating mechanism. The ministry’s media director, Maitham Abdel Safi, said in a statement to the official agency, …
Read More »As part of the Prime Minister’s initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to distribute two million palm trees and trees
Today, Sunday, the Ministry of Agriculture announced its readiness to distribute approximately two million palm trees and trees to state institutions, universities and schools as part of the initiative of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, while setting the date for implementing the first phase of the initiative. The technical undersecretary …
Read More »The Parliamentary Finance Committee to host federal and Regional Finance Ministers for salary and revenue discussions
he Parliamentary Finance Committee has announced its intention to host the Finance Ministers from both the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for discussions on the salaries of Regional employees and the Region’s oil and non-oil revenues. Member of the committee, Khalil Al-Doski, stated that they have invited …
Read More »‘Russian forces destroy 7 Ukrainian drones over Moscow and Crimea’
Russia has downed seven Ukrainian drones over Moscow and Crimea as Kiev increases attacks carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) following its much-hyped counteroffensive on the ground. In a statement on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said its forces shot down one Ukrainian drone over the outskirts of Moscow …
Read More »Iraqi Air Force launches precision strikes on ISIS targets in Hamrin Mountains (Video)
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced on Saturday that the Iraqi Air Force conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in the rugged terrain of the Hamrin Mountains within the Diyala Governorate. A statement from military leadership stated, “Following precise intelligence provided by the Directorate of Military Intelligence, in coordination with the …
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