Iraq

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Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia and in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. With a population of over 46 million, it is the 31st-most populous country. It is a federal parliamentary republic that consists of 19 governorates. The country is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The capital and largest city is Baghdad. The Iraqi people are diverse; mostly Arabs, as well as Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, Armenians, Yazidis, Mandaeans, Persians and Shabakis with similarly diverse geography and wildlife. Most Iraqis are Muslims – minority faiths include Christianity, Yazidism, Mandaeism, Yarsanism and Zoroastrianism. The official languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish; others also recognized in specific regions are Turkish (Turkmen), Suret (Assyrian), and Armenian.

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EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison The law imposes 10 to 15-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships and lesser penalties for gender-transition procedures or advocacy for certain organisations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 6 days ago

Iraq Criminalises LGBT, Google's Action Against Protesters, Hamas Releases Hostages Footage & More.. Iraq's recent criminalization of LGBT individuals, Google's controversial actions against protesters, Hamas's release of footage featuring hostages, and more are discussed in this Oneindia News video... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:10Published 1 week ago

Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad attacked outside Baghdad home \| Baghdad Night Attack \| Oneindia In a tragic incident, Om Fahad, an Iraqi TikTok sensation known to her online followers, was fatally shot outside her home in eastern Baghdad’s Zayouna district. Surveillance footage captured the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 1 week ago

Rockets Strike US-Led Coalition Base Amid Israel-Iran Standoff, Details Here \| Oneindia News Multiple rockets launched from Iraq's Zummar targeted a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria, marking the first such attack since February. This assault coincided with Iraqi Prime Minister.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

Iraq investigates deadly blast at paramilitary group base, US denies involvement Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Iraq Military Base Strike: Iraq confirms no drones or planes were in air at time of explosion Shortly after a significant explosion shook an Iraqi military base, the nation's security services reported that no drones or warplanes were detected in the air at the time of the incident. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 2 weeks ago

Blast at Iraq military base kills one, injures several Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:48Published 2 weeks ago

Biden Seen Using Cheat Sheet with Written Remarks in Meeting with Iraqi PM, Video Viral\| Oneindia During a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani, President Biden was seen using a crib sheet with scripted comments, including pauses for translation. This is not uncommon for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:34Published 3 weeks ago

Iran Attack On Israel: Iran threatens to target U.S bases if U.S backs Israeli retaliation\| Oneindia Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 3 weeks ago

US President Biden ‘considering’ dropping Assange charges United States President Joe Biden says he is “considering” a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fatr The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

This Day in History: The War in Iraq Begins This Day in History: , The War in Iraq Begins. March 19, 2003. In a televised address to the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush announced the beginning of a war that would end up.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:01Published on March 19, 2024

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Social media star 'shot dead by gunman on bike who posed as food delivery rider' A well-known Iraqi social media influencer has reportedly been shot dead in her car by a gunman on a motorbike. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Injuries reported after large explosion at Iraq military base Injuries have been reported after a large explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
UK soldiers 'exposed' to toxic chemical 'must get answers' British soldiers "exposed" to a toxic chemical during the Iraq war must get answers, Labour has said. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2024

British troops speak out about exposure to toxic chemicals \| Redefining 'extremism' with Sam Coates In the early months of the Iraq war in 2003, around 88 British troops were deployed to the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant to provide round-the-clock security. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024
British troops 'knowingly exposed' to toxic chemical during Iraq war tell of battles with illness Iraq war veteran Andy Tosh points to his nose where he was treated for skin cancer and shows the red marks on his hand. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2024
UK government 'ignoring' suffering of Palestinians caught in Gaza war, says Iraqi president Iraq's president has said he is "extremely disappointed" with the UK government's response to the war in Gaza - accusing it of "ignoring" the suffering of Palestinians. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2024

Militant group suspected of attack that killed three US troops pauses operations A militant group that's among those suspected of an attack that killed three US soldiers is pausing operations to "prevent embarrassment" to the Iraqi government. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2024
Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup knockout spot Iraq stun Asian Cup favourites Japan to reach the knockout stages thanks to Aymen Hussein's first-half double. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Russian crude faces delivery hurdles in India as sanctions bite Russian crude oil tankers face issues delivering at Indian ports due to price cap enforcement by G-7 nations and challenges with shipping entities. India buys from Iraq, UAE, and Saudi Arabia when.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2024
US 'carries out drone strike' on base of Iranian-backed militia group in Iraq The US has reportedly carried out a drone strike on the base of an Iranian-backed militia in central Baghdad, killing a militia leader it blames for recent attacks on American personnel. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024

US shoots down drones targeting its troops in Iraq as regional tensions flare Coalition forces have suffered minor injuries during drone attacks at US bases in Iraq, as regional tensions escalate following the deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Sky News - Published on October 19, 2023
Turkey carries out airstrikes in Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara Turkey has carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq after a suicide bombing attack in capital Ankara, its defence ministry said. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023
Video Shows Start of Iraqi Wedding Fire, Killing Over 100 People New video from inside the horrific fire at a wedding in Iraq shows how quickly the flames spread in only seconds before over 100 people were killed. The clips show the happy couple dancing inside the.. TMZ.com - Published on September 28, 2023	At least 100 people are dead in fire at wedding celebration in Iraq At least 100 people have died and 150 been injured in a fire at a wedding celebration in Iraq's Nineveh province, state media has reported Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023
'Evil' but 'a people person': Saddam Hussein according to the soldier who guarded him This year marks 20 years since the Iraq war and the capture of dictator Saddam Hussein. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2023	WHO flags 'contaminated' India-made cough syrup in Iraq Paracetamol and chlorpheniramine combination syrups are used to treat and relieve symptoms of the common cold and allergy. DNA - Published on August 8, 2023
Bear escapes from crate on a plane Iraq's prime minister has now waded into a row over who is responsible for a bear getting loose in the cargo hold of a plane. Sky News - Published on August 6, 2023	Tamil Nadu man in Iraq sends wife clip of ‘harassment’, dies IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2023
Yazidi genocide by Islamic State ranked alongside Holocaust after UK recognition Crimes of genocide were committed by Islamic State militants against an ancient religious community in Iraq and Syria, the UK has acknowledged. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2023	Biden says Putin 'losing war in Iraq' in latest mishap Joe Biden has said Vladimir Putin is losing the "war in Iraq" in the latest of a series of mistakes made by the 80-year-old president. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2023
How calamitous war in Iraq is still impacting the world 20 years on At the turn of the century, America had emerged victorious from the Cold War and stood unchallenged. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023	Dramatic CCTV captures moment Iraqi man stabs UK student in bid to be deported Dramatic video footage has captured the moment an Iraqi man stabbed a university student in a bid to get deported because he had no work or money in the UK. Sky News - Published on March 9, 2023
Protests in Iraq after YouTube star allegedly strangled in 'honour killing' Dozens of Iraqi protesters gathered on Sunday to stand against the “honour killing” of a 22-year-old YouTube star - who was allegedly strangled by her father. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2023	What do we know about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs? From an Iraqi-refugee who spoke no English to a multi-millionaire businessman and cabinet minister, Nadhim Zahawi's story is one of the most compelling in Westminster. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023
Virgin Atlantic fined £870,000 for 'inadvertent' flights over Iraq airspace Virgin Atlantic has said it accidentally broke a US-imposed ban on flying over Iraq after it was fined more than £870,000 by US authorities. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023	Mother accused of joining Islamic State and keeping woman as a slave A German mother accused of keeping a young Yazidi woman as a slave after travelling to Iraq to join the Islamic State (IS) was due to go on trial today. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2023
Zero-tolerance approach can defeat terrorsim: Ruchira Kamboj Terrorism remains a global challenge and only a unified and zero-tolerance approach to this can defeat it, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said. While addressing.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2022	Turkey retaliates with deadly airstrikes in Syria and Iraq after Istanbul bombing Turkey has struck Kurdish militant bases in retaliation for a bomb attack in Istanbul last week. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2022
Father-of-three held in Iraq prison over Qatar bank 'debt' returns home A Scottish man has been reunited with his family after being detained in a "vile" Iraqi prison over an alleged bank debt. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2022	Russia elbows out Iraq, Saudi to be India’s top oil supplier From less than 1% in 2019, Russian oil today makes up 22% of about five million barrels per day shipped in by India, the world’s third-largest oil guzzler after China and the US. In contrast, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 2, 2022
PFI plotted to target Jews, prominent netas Other PFI activists who were radicalised in IS ideology chose to travel to Iraq or Syria by taking a circuitous route via Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Iran or Turkey to avoid suspicion. IndiaTimes - Published on September 29, 2022	13 killed in Iranian drone and missile attacks on Kurdish targets in Iraq Thirteen people have been killed after Iran fired missiles and drones at militants in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2022
British headteacher who groomed 131 children worldwide jailed A British headteacher who groomed at least 131 children worldwide using social media while working at a school in Iraq has been jailed for 20 months. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2022