Day: June 14, 2021
10 posts
Biden backs effort in Congress to repeal ‘forever war’ authority in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said on Monday it supported an effort in the U.S.…
Iran vote turnout poses test of youth frustrations and hopes
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Like many young Iranians yearning for democracy, Shirin doesn’t believe elected officials want to deliver…
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in U.S. trial
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Novavax Inc said on Monday late-stage data from its U.S.-based clinical trial has showed its…
Peace delegation prevented from holding rally outside U.N. office in Erbil
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The International Peace Delegation including activists and journalists was prevented from holding a rally outside…
Security forces launch operation against ISIS in west Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces launched an operation against Islamic State (ISIS) militants from ten directions in western…
Security forces in Sulaimani seize 207 kilograms of drugs
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Security forces in Sulaimani seized 207 kilograms of narcotics in the province, according to the…
China is not our enemy but poses security challenges: NATO’s Stoltenberg
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that the Western alliance must respond to China’s…
Drone targets military base at Baghdad airport – sources
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A drone targeted a military base at Baghdad airport on Monday, security sources said. A…
Oil prices extend gains as demand outlook improves
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by an improved outlook for fuel demand as increased…
Fierce clashes erupt between Turkish military and PKK in Kani Mase (video)
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Fierce clashes erupted between the Turkish military and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the…