Iraq coalition calls Israeli strikes a “ declaration of war “ . a powerful bloc in Iraq’s parliament called on Monday for the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Iraq, following the recent series of airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Shiaa militias in the country that have been blamed on Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized […]
The office of the General Directorate of Iraqi Nationality in the Kurdistan Region said on Friday (August 23) that the citizens can now complete applications for national ID cards online, before picking them up from the local office. The directorate said that citizens can visit its website and bring the filled-in form to the nearest national […]
Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that it will ask Tehran to prosecute a security officer at an airport in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad who is alleged to have beaten a 50-year-old Iraqi female traveler earlier. “Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad Ali al-Hakim directed the Consul General in Mashhad to clarify the details […]
A German delegation headed by the country’s defense minister met on Wednesday with key Kurdish officials to affirm Germany’s continued support to the Region. Following the meeting, German Defense Minister and Peshmerga Minister Shorish Ismael held a joint press conference. Ismael reminded reporters that the so-called Islamic State continues to pose a security threat in the […]
Two successive blasts hit a patrolling convoy of the Iraqi army on Tuesday, leaving five soldiers injured. According to security sources, the blasts targeted the convoy near al-Mukhisa village on the outskirts of Abu Sayda district. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment while the security forces cordoned off the area for […]
The Independent Commission for Human Rights in Kurdistan Region is planning the launch of online application, Mohammed Gomashini, a spokesperson for the commission, said they are working with Heartland Alliance Organization to set up an online platform where people could submit their cases on human rights violations. He said the initiative is to help people […]
Kurdistan Region’s presidency issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack at a wedding in the Afghan capital two days ago which killed 63 people and injured more than 180. “We strongly condemn the terrorist attack that targeted a wedding at a hall in Kabul” reads the statement. “We offer condolences to the families of the […]
After Gibraltar lifted the detention order on an Iranian oil tanker, Washington issued a warrant to seize the vessel on the ground of violating sanctions. British Royal Marines seized the tanker carrying 2.1 million barrels of oil earlier on 4th July, saying the vessel had violated the European Union sanctions by taking oil to Syria. […]
Philadelphia shooting Police are locked in a lengthy stand-off with a gunman who injured at least six officers during A gun battle broke out between police and a male shooter at around (20:30 GMT) The officers were serving a drugs warrant at a home in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tiago neighbourhood when the gunman opened fire. Eight hours […]
The 21-year-old Norwegian man has appeared in court in Oslo His face and neck marked by bruises and scratches, Philip Manshaus was also charged with attempted murder, as well as the murder of his stepsister.He smiled at photographers but said nothing, he is accused of opening fire at the Al-Noor Islamic Centre in Baerum, west of […]