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US court grants Iraq sovereign immunity, dismisses $120 million lawsuit

US court grants Iraq sovereign immunity, dismisses $120 million lawsuit

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed a $120 million lawsuit by Wye Oak Technology, Inc. against Iraq, ruling Iraq is protected by sovereign immunity.

Iraqi PM calls for an inclusive Kirkuk government

Iraqi PM calls for an inclusive Kirkuk government

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani met with Arab representatives from the Kirkuk provincial council and stressed the importance of an inclusive local government without marginalization.

Iran condemns US for welcoming Israeli PM

Iran condemns US for welcoming Israeli PM

Iran denounced the US Congress for welcoming and giving a platform to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the horrendous war in Gaza.

Timeless Elegance: The enduring allure of Shal Shabak

Timeless Elegance: The enduring allure of Shal Shabak

The traditional Shal Shabak, crafted from goat hair, has throughout history been an everlasting symbol of Kurdish heritage and cultural identity.

US, Iraq discuss transition of global coalition’s mission

US, Iraq discuss transition of global coalition’s mission

US and Iraqi officials negotiated a transition of the US-led global coalition's mission in Iraq to a bilateral partnership this week, with an Iraqi proposal for troop withdrawal to start in September.

Iran condemns UN expert report on 1980s 'atrocity crimes'

Iran condemns UN expert report on 1980s 'atrocity crimes'

Iran on Wednesday condemned a UN report accusing the country of “atrocity crimes” agains minorities in the 1980s.

Iraqi parliament to address general amnesty law amid ongoing mass executions

Iraqi parliament to address general amnesty law amid ongoing mass executions

The Iraqi parliament is set to address a long-awaited general amnesty law on Wednesday as the country continues to carry out death sentences en masse, and rights groups raise concern of its justice system.

Iraq’s President urges Iraqi Parliament to elect new speaker as political tensions persist

Iraq’s President urges Iraqi Parliament to elect new speaker as political tensions persist

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid urged Parliament to swiftly elect a new Speaker, a position vacant since November and several attempts at electing a new head for the legislature have gone to no avail.

Iraq officially rebrands PKK to ‘Banned PKK’

Iraq officially rebrands PKK to ‘Banned PKK’

The Iraqi government has issued directives to all institutions to rebrand the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as “banned PKK” in all affairs of state.

Around 1,200 candidates registered for Kurdish elections

Around 1,200 candidates registered for Kurdish elections

Just under 1,200 candidates have registered to run in the long awaited Kurdistan Regional elections in October.

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US court grants Iraq sovereign immunity, dismisses $120 million lawsuit

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed a $120 million lawsuit by Wye Oak Technology, Inc. against Iraq, ruling Iraq is protected by sovereign immunity.

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Iran condemns US for welcoming Israeli PM

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US, Iraq discuss transition of global coalition’s mission

US and Iraqi officials negotiated a transition of the US-led global coalition's mission in Iraq to a bilateral partnership this week, with an Iraqi proposal for troop withdrawal to start in September.

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Iran condemns UN expert report on 1980s 'atrocity crimes'

Iran on Wednesday condemned a UN report accusing the country of “atrocity crimes” agains minorities in the 1980s.

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Iraq’s President urges Iraqi Parliament to elect new speaker as political tensions persist

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid urged Parliament to swiftly elect a new Speaker, a position vacant since November and several attempts at electing a new head for the legislature have gone to no avail.

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Iraq officially rebrands PKK to ‘Banned PKK’

The Iraqi government has issued directives to all institutions to rebrand the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as “banned PKK” in all affairs of state.

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Around 1,200 candidates registered for Kurdish elections

Just under 1,200 candidates have registered to run in the long awaited Kurdistan Regional elections in October.

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