Day: June 13, 2021
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New Israeli government wins majority vote, ending Netanyahu tenure
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday with parliament approving a…
Delegation says ‘outraged’ by deportations of international travelers in Erbil; visit was to stand against ‘colonization’
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The International Delegation for Peace and Freedom in Kurdistan said on Sunday it was “outraged”…
Biden says Putin right that US-Russian relations are at low point
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was correct to…
Turkish warplanes bomb vehicle north of Sulaimani, says local official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkish warplanes bombed a vehicle in Pshdar district north of Sulaimani, a local official said…
German MP says he was ‘shocked’ by being detained at Erbil airport
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — German lawmaker Hakan Tas who was detained at Erbil airport on Saturday said he was…
Iraqi authorities detain two generals on suspicion of bribery at key port
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi authorities have arrested two generals on suspicion of taking bribes to waive customs duties,…
Iraqi federal policeman killed in ISIS attack in south of Kirkuk – reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi federal policeman was killed in an Islamic State (ISIS) attack in south of…
Iraqi minister expects oil prices at $68-$75 in H2
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s oil minister said he expects oil prices to range between $68 and $75 per…