Day: July 8, 2021
9 posts
Pentagon ‘deeply concerned’ by recent attacks on personnel in Iraq, Syria
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on…
U.S. expects seventh round of Iran nuclear talks; no details when
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States said it expected a seventh round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks on resuming…
Continuing attacks in Iraq aim at increased ‘political instability’: EU ambassador
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — EU ambassador to Iraq Martin Huth said on Thursday recent rocket and drone attacks in…
Greek PM postpones visit to Baghdad, Erbil due to security concerns
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has postponed his visit to Baghdad and Erbil due to…
Sentenced journalists, activists call on U.N. to pressure KRG to halt ‘undemocratic process’ of trials
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Five journalists and activists sentenced to six years in jail called on the U.N. and…
Turkish airstrike cuts off power supply to village in Kurdistan’s Kani Mase
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A Turkish airstrike has cut off power supply to a village in the Kurdistan Region’s…
Saudi-UAE still at impasse as Russia steps in to rescue OPEC+ deal
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Russia is leading efforts to close divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…
Oil falls in volatile trade as investors seek OPEC clarity
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices fell for a third day on Thursday amid uncertainty over supply after the…
Rocket attack targets U.S. embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Three rockets were fired at heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad early on Thursday, the…