Iraqi PM begins first Europe tour to bolster ties with France, Germany

Zaidi explained that the purpose of the visit is to foster relationships with world countries built on “shared interests and balanced partnerships,” asserting that “Iraq must reclaim its position” on the global stage.

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Iranian commercial vessel attack kills one in Strait of Hormuz

“A commercial vessel was struck around 5:00 am today in the waters between Hengam Island and the Shib-Deraz coast of Qeshm Island,” IRIB reported, citing the island’s governor Amir Teimouri.

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Iraq sets schedule to reopen Iran border crossings

On Saturday, Baghdad announced the closure of a number of border crossings with Iran to investigate reported “breaches and violations,” following drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory targeting Saudi Arabia.

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Kurdistan security forces arrest over 20 ISIS members in major operation

Asayish said in a statement that its general directorate of operations, working with the Asayish directorates of Sulaimani and Halabja provinces, conducted the 96-hour operation and arrested “two armed ISIS cells along with a number of covert ISIS members.”

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Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'

“I don’t want to cause any problems but I’d love to see it unified," Trump told a reporter who sought his opinion on the issue.

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At least 76,000 people displaced in Yemen since July: UN

“At least 76,000 people have fled their homes since July, up from 46,000 just days earlier,” the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

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Iraq signs 25-year deal to boost oil, gas production at Ajil field

The deal “spans a 25-year term and aims to gradually increase production rates at the field.”

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Iraq closes border crossings with Iran to investigate ‘breaches and violations’

The authority later clarified that the measures taken at several border crossings with Iran are “temporary,” adding that “cross-border movement with Iran has not ceased; operations continue around the clock at the Zurbatiyah and Al-Munthiriya crossings.”

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Attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory ‘unacceptable’: Halbousi

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Saturday announced that “several drones launched from Iraq” had targeted its East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Madina regions.

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