Sadr warns Israel wants to reach Iraqi borders

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr cautioned on Wednesday that Israel wants to reach Iraqi borders as Tel Aviv resumed its deadly campaign on Gaza, killing and wounding over 1,000

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Turkey detains Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, Erdogan's main election challenger

The detention comes a day after Istanbul University revoked his undergraduate degree, opening an investigation into Imamoglu for “forgery of official documents,” state media reported.

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Iraq says arrested three suspected drug-traffickers

Iraq, with its extensive borders with Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, has evolved from a transit route to a significant drug consumption market.

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PYD, ENKS discuss ‘shared Kurdish political vision’ in Syria

The meeting is part of efforts to unify the position of Kurdish parties in Syria and present a united front in talks with the new administration in Damascus.

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KDP, PUK reach ‘final draft’ on government formation

Both parties assessed the meeting positively

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Regional countries condemn Israel's strikes on Gaza, as ceasefire talks stalled 

Turkey, Iran, Egypt, and Jordan condemned Israel's strikes that have claimed over 400 lives, according to the latest tally published by the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. 

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Technical issue halts traffic at Ibrahim Khalil crossing with Turkey

Ibrahim Khalil border-crossing announced Tuesday the suspension of traffic between Turkey and the Kurdistan Region due to technical issues at the Passport Control department of the Turkish side of Habour border-crossing

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KDP, PUK delegations to discuss finalizing gov’t formation steps

Tuesday’s meeting comes just two days after Prime Minister and Deputy President of the KDP Masrour Barzani, and PUK leader Bafel Talabani met in the Kurdistan Region capital city, describing their meeting as “very” positive.

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Turkey denies responsibility for Kobane strike killing nine members of family

Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate’s Center for Combating Disinformation said operations carried out by Turkey are "meticulously planned and executed with the utmost care to prevent any harm to civilians.”

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