Turkish FM, US Secretary of State discuss unrest in Turkey, Syria’s stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday, discussing a range of topics, including recent unrest in Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, and regional developments, notably Syria

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Syria condemns Israel’s ‘ongoing aggression’ after deadly border strikes

"This escalation comes in the context of a series of violations that started with Israeli forces' penetrating Quneitra and Daraa provinces, in an ongoing aggression on Syrian territory, in flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law."

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Iraqi MPs skip session, watch national team lose

As Kurds awaited Halabja's long-overdue accession to province in the Iraqi parliament, Iraqi MPs were more focused on watching a football match

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Iraq starts implementing amended Personal Status Law in marriage contracts

The first case of divorce in accordance with the Jaafari school was reported in Basra on Tuesday, with Civil Status courts also drawing up templates for marriage contracts

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Iraq announces arrest of unspecified number of sorcerers

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced on Tuesday the arrest of an unspecified number of individuals accused of engaging in witchcraft and sorcery

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Iraq to enhance energy supply by importing gas from four countries: Advisor

The US earlier in March declined to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.

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Iranian FM says Tehran to respond to Trump letter in phone call with Iraqi counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi "briefed Minister Hussein on the content of U.S. President Donald Trump’s letter to the Iranian leadership, represented by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, affirming that the Iranian government will respond to the letter."

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PM Barzani stresses strengthening ties with Qatar during Doha visit

During Barzani’s tenure, Qatar and the Kurdistan Region have boosted their relations, with improved diplomatic and economic ties between Doha and Erbil

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Turkey detains 12 in relation to Istanbul Iraqi consulate attack

At least eight bullet cases were found at the site of the attack, without resulting in any casualties

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