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US ‘looking’ at Moscow’s Syria deal The United States is closely examining whether a Russia-brokered deal to establish safe zones in Syria can work in the long term, Pentagon chief […]

Iraq forces launch fresh push on IS in west Mosul Iraqi forces launched a fresh push on the Islamic State group in Mosul on Thursday, opening a northern front in […]

IS jihadists cornered in Syria’s Tabqa US-backed fighters cornered the Islamic State group in a last part of Tabqa on Monday, after tearing down a huge jihadist flag that had […]

Iran authorised to buy 130 tonnes of natural uranium Iran has received authorisation from world powers to import 130 tonnes of natural uranium, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi […]

Russia bypasses Obama, invites Trump to Syria talks Russia has invited Donald Trump’s incoming administration to attend upcoming Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan, The Washington Post reported Friday, bypassing the […]

Is the tide turning against Iraq’s Nuri al-Maliki? As Iraq gears up for provincial elections, the floor under the ruling Shia alliance is cracking. Anger is mounting among a population […]

Iran’s last nuclear deal review before Trump presidency Iran and major world powers met Tuesday to take stock of their 2015 nuclear accord, the future of which is clouded by […]

Women bikers breaking taboos in Iraq It is not merely about riding bicycles but about breaking taboos and pushing for women’s rights and freedom in the conservative Iraqi society. Marina […]