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BREAKINGBaghdad (IraqiNew.com) — Iraq has finalized contracts for new air defense systems from the United States, South Korea, and Turkey, with the first deliveries due shortly as Baghdad prepares to regain more control of its airspace when the US-led coalition mission expires on September 30. Baghdad…
BREAKINGSanaa – Yemen’s Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, a Yemeni military source told AFP, as the Iran-backed group reported fresh strikes by Saudi forces. The Houthis, who control large parts of northwest Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week…
BREAKINGParis – France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland,…
BREAKINGDallas – US Republicans return to the stage Thursday to close their midterm convention, still betting that Donald Trump’s political magnetism can overcome grim election forecasts — while giving Vice President JD Vance a prime-time showcase as a potential heir. Trump will dominate the finale of the…
BREAKINGTrump personally asked Iraq's new prime minister to demilitarize Iran-aligned militias, but groups like Kataib Hezbollah say they won't disarm before the Septem ...
BREAKINGIraq tenders for VLCCs to move crude through the Strait of Hormuz as exports drop 97% since February, with record freight rates and steep price ...
BREAKINGBaghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraqi Airways will double flights between Baghdad and Amman on peak travel days beginning Friday, Sept. 11, in response to increased passenger demand between Iraq and Jordan. The airline said that it would boost flights from one to two each day on Thursdays, Fridays, and…
BREAKINGLos Angeles – The Seattle Seahawks shrugged off Sam Darnold’s early injury to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL’s opening game, piling more misery on the team they defeated in last season’s Super Bowl. Backup quarterback Drew Lock threw for 187 yards and a touchdown to Jackson…
BREAKINGManila – At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the…
BREAKINGTokyo – The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday when Qatar beat Iran in the men’s basketball opening group game, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43 sports at…
BREAKINGHong Kong – Asian stocks fell Thursday as oil prices extended gains a day after breaking the psychological $100 barrier on the back of resurgent Middle East hostilities that have fanned inflation fears. With the US and Iran exchanging strikes around the crucial Strait of Hormuz — and Saudi Arabia…
BREAKINGMadrid – After “walking on water” in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as he bids to continue his record-breaking assault on the world championship. The 20-year-old, who last Sunday became the first Italian to win his home race at Monza…