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Iraq to Call in US Envoy Over Fatal Habbaniyah Airstrike
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq announced Wednesday it would summon the American chargé d'affaires in Baghdad in response to a lethal airstrike on the Habbaniyah base that left seven soldiers dead and 13 others wounded.
Iraq Moves to Summon US Envoy After Habbaniyah Strike Kills Seven
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq moved swiftly Wednesday to summon the American chargé d'affaires for the second consecutive day, this time to formally protest a deadly morning airstrike that struck a military medical clinic at the Habbaniyah base, the Iraqi...
Syria Restores Key Border Crossing with Iraq After More Than Decade
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria has officially reopened the Al-Yarubiya–Rabia land border crossing with Iraq, restoring operations after a 13-year shutdown, according to the General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs on Monday.
Iraq Prepares Virtual Arab League Meeting on Regional Security
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(MENAFN) Iraq announced on Sunday that it is making preparations for a new virtual meeting of Arab League foreign ministers to address escalating security developments in the region, according to reports.
U.S. Blocks USD500M Cash Transfer to Iraq
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United States has blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in currency transfers to Iraq and suspended key security cooperation programs, part of a broader push to dismantle Tehran-linked armed factions operating in the country, the...
US Reportedly Halts Dollar Transfers to Iraq
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and paused certain security cooperation programs with its military, citing concerns over Iran-linked armed groups.
Iraqi Factions Launch Twenty-Three Attacks on US Bases
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, a group known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq stated that Iraqi factions carried out 23 separate attacks targeting US military bases in Iraq and other parts of the region within a 24-hour period.
Governor Shapiro Unveils Three Free FIFA Fan Zones Across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Philadelphia’s selection as a host city is anticipated to draw 500,000 visitors, deliver over $700 million in projected economic impact, and create 6,615 jobs in Pennsylvania.
Governor Shapiro Unveils Three Free FIFA Fan Zones Across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Philadelphia’s selection as a host city is anticipated to draw 500,000 visitors, deliver over $700 million in projected economic impact, and create 6,615 jobs in Pennsylvania.
Iraq Clarifies NATO Pullback Is Precautionary, Not Due to Attacks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Security Media Cell stated on Monday that the recent withdrawal of NATO personnel from the country was a temporary precautionary measure, coordinated with the Iraqi government, and clarified that the mission had not been attacked,...
Turkey Hails Turkmen Governor Appointment in Kirkuk as Historic Move
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Türkiye has welcomed the appointment of a Turkmen governor in Iraq’s Kirkuk province, describing the development as a historic move toward inclusivity and fair representation in the region’s diverse social landscape.
Iraq Slashes Basra Oil Output
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq has drastically reduced oil extraction in the Basra fields by roughly 70%, cutting production from 3.3 million barrels per day to about 900,000 barrels, following the suspension of crude shipments from its southern ports, according...
Taamir Ransome Releases ‘Mind of a Soldier,’ Exploring Post-Military Life Challenges Through 34 Practical Laws
EIN Presswire
RAEFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mind of a Soldier: 34 Laws for the War After the War by Taamir Ransome introduces a structured and experience-driven approach to understanding life after military service.
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Diplomat and Former Presidential Advisor Nicholas “Fink” Haysom
South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles.
Ivona Olofsson Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® and Showcases Win to the World!
EIN Presswire
Olofsson Walks the Red Carpet this Saturday to Accept her INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Win and Proudly Celebrates "The Soul of War:" Billboard Display in NYC. VARBERG, SWEDEN, April 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award...
Justice Department Seeks to Forfeit Beverly Hills Mansion Purchased with Proceeds of Scheme to Defraud U.S. Military and Bribe an Iraqi Official
U.S. Department of Justice
The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking the forfeiture of a mansion located in Beverly Hills, California, alleged to have been purchased and...
Justice Department Seeks to Forfeit Beverly Hills Mansion Purchased with Proceeds of Scheme to Defraud U.S. Military and Bribe an Iraqi Official
U.S. Department of Justice
The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking the forfeiture of a mansion located in Beverly Hills, California, alleged to have been purchased and...
US Embassy Renews Its Warning Against Traveling to Iraq
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, the US Embassy in Baghdad has renewed its travel warning for Iraq, urging American citizens currently in the country to depart immediately due to heightened security concerns.
Baghdad Returns to the Spotlight with the Opening of Iraq Mall, The Most Ambitious Investment Project in Iraq's History
EIN Presswire
BAGHDAD, IRAQ, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Iraqi capital Baghdad witnessed the opening of the largest mall in Iraq — Iraq Mall — making Baghdad home to the third-largest mall in the Middle East. Iraq Mall represents the largest...
US Imposes Sanctions on Seven Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Leaders
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United States moved aggressively on Friday to tighten the financial noose around Iran-aligned armed factions operating in Iraq, imposing sweeping sanctions on seven senior militia commanders accused of orchestrating a sustained...
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