Month: January 2021
288 posts
Kurdistan unemployment risen sharply due to COVID-19, economic crisis: officials
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region’s unemployment has risen sharply due to the negative impacts of coronavirus and…
Iraqi forces launch large-scale anti-ISIS operation in north of Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi counter-terrorism forces launched a large-scale operation against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in north of…
Iran executes Baluch militant for killing of two Guards despite U.N. appeal
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran executed on Saturday ethnic Baluch militant convicted of killing members of Revolutionary Guards, the…
IHEC says international countries express ‘desire’ to monitor Iraq elections
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission said there is an Arab and international desire to participate…
Dust storm sweeps through Najaf governorate, killing one
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A 7-year-old girl has died after a deadly dust storm hit Najaf governorate on Friday,…
Iraq gives 48-hour deadline to Asiacell to halt 4G internet service
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Commission of Communications and Media has given a 48-hour deadline to Asiacell operator based…
Shots fired at KDP office in Sulaimani
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Shots were fired at the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) office in Sulaimani city early on…
U.N. Syria envoy says constitutional talks in peril
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria voiced deep frustration on Friday that the Syrian…
Biden renews deportation relief for Syrians in the United States
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The administration of President Joe Biden on Friday extended deportation relief for several thousand Syrian…
OPEC Jan oil output rises for 7th month, Nigeria limits gain-survey — report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — OPEC oil output has risen for a seventh month in January, a Reuters survey found,…
Former Obama aide Malley named Biden’s top envoy on Iran: official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — President Joe Biden has named Robert Malley as special U.S. envoy for Iran, a senior…
Oil steady as supply cuts offset demand worries on stalled vaccine rollouts
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices were slightly lower in subdued trade on Friday, sticking to ranges seen over…