Day: January 7, 2021
10 posts
After Capitol violence, Trump faces calls for removal and staff exodus
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The top two Democrats in Congress on Thursday called for U.S. President Donald Trump to…
Turkish court accepts new indictment against Kurdish politician Demirtas – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A Turkish court accepted an indictment against jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas on Thursday, state…
Coalition forces provide Peshmerga with military aid worth $12.5 million
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S.-led Coalition forces on Thursday supplied Peshmerga forces with more military aid worth around…
Watchdog recorded 138 violations against journalists in Kurdistan Region
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A watchdog said on Thursday that it had recorded 138 cases of violations against journalists…
Iraqi court issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of PMF commander
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi court on Thursday ordered an arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump over…
U.S. Congress certifies Biden’s Electoral College victory
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Congress on Thursday formally certified President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump.…
Metro Center calls for investigation of attack on Esta reporter in parliament
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Metro Center for Journalists’ Rights and Advocacy called on the Kurdistan Parliament to investigate…
Unexploded ordnance kills man in Chamchamal west of Sulaimani
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — One person was killed when an explosive remnant of war exploded in Chamchamal district on…
Oil edges higher as Saudi Arabia agree to cut output, U.S. crude stockpiles fall
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices rose on Thursday as Saudi Arabia unilaterally agreed to cut output over the…
Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Four people died and 52 were arrested, Washington D.C.’s police chief said, after supporters of…