Day: January 11, 2021
11 posts
U.N. warns of serious repercussions from planned U.S. blacklisting of Yemen’s Houthis
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations warned on Monday that a U.S. plan to designate Yemen’s Houthi movement…
IAEA chief says matter of weeks left to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Reviving Iran’s nuclear deal must happen within the coming weeks, U.N. atomic watchdog chief Rafael…
U.N. calls for ‘urgent action’ to alleviate Sinjar hardships
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations called for an “urgent action” to alleviate Sinjar’s hardships, according to a…
Kurdistan parliament speaker apologizes to Esta’s reporter for guards’ attack
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Rewaz Fayaq on Monday apologized to Esta Media Network reporter for an…
Court calls on Kurdistan parliament to strip lawmaker of immunity
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A court in Sulaimani province has called on the Kurdistan parliament to strip lawmaker Ali…
Bitcoin hits one-week low as rising U.S. yields dent rally
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Cryptocurrencies plunged on Monday, with bitcoin dropping more than 12% to a one-week low as…
KRG deputy premier Qubad Talabani tests positive for COVID-19
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said on Monday that he had…
U.S. embassy condemns killing of Iraqi activist in Dhi Qar
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday condemned the killing of Iraqi activist and medic Haider…
Policeman killed, 111 people injured in Iraq’s Nasiriyah protests – commission
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — One policeman was killed and 111 people were wounded in southern Iraq, a human rights…
Oil falls on renewed COVID-19 concerns as China cases mount
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices fell on Monday, hit by renewed concerns about global fuel demand amid tough…
Pope unsure if March trip to Iraq can take place because of COVID-19
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis said he is not sure if his trip to Iraq in March can…