Iraq

Country in West Asia

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Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a population of over 46 million, making it the 58th largest country by area and the 31st most populous in the world. Baghdad, home to over 8 million people, is the capital city and the largest in the country.

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Dust Storm Engulfs Southern Iraq: Over 50 HOSPITALIZED in Basra & Najaf as Breathing Crisis Unfolds! A powerful dust storm has hit southern Iraq, affecting several provinces including Basra and Najaf, and leaving over 50 people hospitalized with severe breathing difficulties. The storm has caused.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

Israel Takes Out Hezbollah Commander In Lethal Drone Strike \| Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered Israel has killed Hussein Ali Nasr, the Deputy Chief of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400, in a precision drone strike in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted a vehicle in Kaouthariyet El-Saiyad and comes amid.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published 3 weeks ago

Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Iran's foreign ministry now insists negotiations will take place again in Oman, contradicting earlier reports from.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published on April 15, 2025

2500 U.S Troops In Real Danger: Iran Send BIGGEST Missiles Towards Israel In Iraq \| U.S-Iran War Just days before crucial nuclear talks, Iran has escalated tensions by transferring long-range missiles to Shia militias in Iraq. This bold move challenges U.S. and Israeli interests and reshapes the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published on April 10, 2025

Why Iran Won’t Abandon Its Nuclear Program \| The Gaddafi Mistake Explained With the U.S. and Iran set to meet in Oman for nuclear negotiations, pressure is mounting on Tehran to scale back its atomic ambitions. But despite threats of “great danger” from Donald Trump and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on April 8, 2025

Iran’s Army on High Alert: Big War Looms \| Tehran Warns Neighbours of “Consequences” If They Back US Iran has placed its army on high alert and issued stark warnings to neighboring countries—including Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and Bahrain—not to support any potential U.S. military action... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on April 7, 2025

Thousands gather in Iraq's Kurdish region to celebrate Nowruz festival Thousands gather in Iraq's Kurdish region to celebrate Nowruz festival Celebrations filled Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday as people gathered to mark Nowruz, the festival that welcomes spring.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 21, 2025

'Miserable Life Terminated': Trump Announces Killing Top ISIS Leader Abu Khadijah In Iraq ISIS leader Abu Khadijah has been Killed in an Iraqi-U.S. Joint operation. The fugitive terrorist, also known as Abdallah Maki Mosleh Al-Rifai, was taken down in an airstrike in Al Anbar province... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 15, 2025

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'His miserable life was terminated' says Trump after airstrike kills IS leader The head of Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria has been killed in an airstrike in western Iraq, according to Iraqi officials and US military commanders. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2025
IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms in THESE 18 states across India as cyclones approach from Iraq, Bangladesh The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall alerts for 18 states including Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab and Haryana amid cyclones originating from Iraq and.. DNA - Published on March 12, 2025
Iraqi man who sparked riots with Koran burnings shot dead in Sweden An Iraqi man who burned copies of the Koran in Sweden has been killed in a shooting, Swedish authorities say. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2025

Iraqi PM frustrated with West's 'failures' over Gaza As uncertainty sweeps through the Middle East, Iraq's prime minister has been focused on development, travelling to London to negotiate a series of deals on the economy and security. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2025
UK investigators assist in arrest of suspected human traffickers in Iraq for first time UK investigators have been involved in the arrest of suspected human traffickers in Iraq for the first time. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2025
Suicide bombers 'planned to attack Pope' Suicide bombers had planned to attack Pope Francis on a trip to Iraq in 2021, but were killed before they could strike, according to his autobiography. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024

Former human rights lawyer avoids jail over fraud linked to cases against British soldiers A former human rights lawyer has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting three counts of fraud linked to cases against British soldiers in Iraq. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024
Islamic State militants armed with 'grenades' and 'suicide belts' killed in raid At least 15 Islamic State militants have been killed in a coordinated attack by US and Iraqi forces, according to US Central Command. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2024
Third Suspect Arrested in Vienna Over Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Vienna State Police are moving swiftly to make arrests in the foiled Taylor Swift terrorist plot ... and they just busted a third suspect. The third would-be killer -- an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen --.. TMZ.com - Published on August 9, 2024
One of Europe's most notorious human traffickers arrested in Iraq One of Europe's most notorious people smugglers has been arrested in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, British security officials said. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2024

India among 13 countries with high emissions facing ‘some of severest impact’ of climate change: Report India, a major CO2 emitter, faces high climate risk per Verisk Maplecroft. The analysis ranks India third, even in best-case scenarios. Other high-risk countries include Thailand, Brazil, Saudi Arabia,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2024
UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal - leaked documents The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024
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 on April 27, 2024	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 on April 19, 2024
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

Iraq

Country in West Asia

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