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Six dead in Idlib explosion

Six dead in Idlib explosion

A deadly explosion caused by war remnants stored inside a house detonating on Thursday in the town of al-Nayrab, eastern Idlib, killed at least six people, including two children and two women.

Trump sends letter to Kurdistan Region President

Trump sends letter to Kurdistan Region President

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Thursday received a letter from US President Donald Trump.

Iraq retrieves ‘wanted’ officer from Turkey

Iraq retrieves ‘wanted’ officer from Turkey

He has been convicted of receiving sums of money from people in return for promises to hire them in the interior ministry

Iran executed nearly 1,000 in 2024: Rights watchdog

Iran executed nearly 1,000 in 2024: Rights watchdog

Iran is one of 47 countries that still retain the death penalty for ordinary crimes without a moratorium on executions, according to French rights group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).

Korek says shutting down internet services ‘blatant violation of the law’

Korek says shutting down internet services ‘blatant violation of the law’

The CMC’s decision on Tuesday comes despite its announcement in September 2024 that they have reached a settlement over Korek’s unpaid financial obligations and debts.

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Six dead in Idlib explosion

A deadly explosion caused by war remnants stored inside a house detonating on Thursday in the town of al-Nayrab, eastern Idlib, killed at least six people, including two children and two women.

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Trump sends letter to Kurdistan Region President

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Thursday received a letter from US President Donald Trump.

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Iraq retrieves ‘wanted’ officer from Turkey

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Iran executed nearly 1,000 in 2024: Rights watchdog

Iran is one of 47 countries that still retain the death penalty for ordinary crimes without a moratorium on executions, according to French rights group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).

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Korek says shutting down internet services ‘blatant violation of the law’

The CMC’s decision on Tuesday comes despite its announcement in September 2024 that they have reached a settlement over Korek’s unpaid financial obligations and debts.

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Kurdistan Region bans livestock imports from central, southern Iraq

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has imposed a ban on importing livestock from central and southern Iraq to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, a top agriculture official said.

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Sadr calls on supporters to update voter records, hinting possible election return

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has urged his supporters to update their voter registrations, signaling a possible shift in his stance on participating in the upcoming elections, just days after a source from his National Shiite Movement told The New Region that Sadr had yet to decide on whether to take part.

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Iran says ‘dismantled’ Israeli, American espionage networks

“These operations not only neutralized major security threats but also prevented potential crises,” said the IRGC

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