Iran accused of using fake Iraqi documents for oil smuggling

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani says Iranian tankers detained by US forces in the Gulf used forged Iraqi documents, raising fears that Iraq could face sanctions.

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The forgotten biodiversity hotspots in our own backyard

In this article, the author highlights the importance of small, often overlooked natural habitats like reedbeds, which provide vital ecosystems for a variety of wildlife

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Kurds, Azerbaijanis in Iran’s Urmia struggle for coexistence, contention for authority

The Azerbaijani protesters were showing the Grey Wolves gesture, a sign of ultranationalism and pan-Turkism, widely regarded as a racially motivated display

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Iraqi parliament to hold first reading of PMF law

Iraq’s parliament will hold its first reading of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law on Monday after weeks of delay.

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Iraq’s ‘ghost MPs’ exposed: absentee lawmakers stall legislation while collecting full salaries

Hundreds of sessions in Iraq’s parliament have been disrupted due to widespread absenteeism, with nearly 138 lawmakers failing to attend after taking the constitutional oath. Dubbed “ghost MPs,” these absent members continue to receive full salaries without penalties, prompting public outrage and calls for reform.

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Iraqi army to withdraw from Sinjar city center after agreement with YBS: Official

The agreement comes after amid days of tensions between the two sides

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US holds Hamas responsible for resumption of hostilities in Gaza

The first stage of the three-phase ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired on March 1. Washington last week proposed extending the first phase until mid-April which would include another prisoner-hostage swap.

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Iraqi lawmakers clash over election law amendments

Iraq’s parliamentary legal committee stated there is no formal effort to amend the country’s election law, despite behind the scenes discussions by influential parties.

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Iraqi parliamentary committee discusses developments in Syria, Turkey with security officials

Committee member Ali al-Bandawi described Monday’s meeting as “important”

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