Day: October 21, 2021
10 posts
Iraq resumes direct flights with Saudi Arabia – Ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s transportation ministry announced on Thursday a resumption of direct flights to and from Saudi…
Co-president says PUK ‘eager’ for new Iraqi government to meet demands of people
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Co-President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Talabani said on Thursday the party…
Police in Duhok detain 49 people on gambling charges
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Police in Duhok said on Thursday they had detained 49 people on gambling charges. Spokesman…
Drivers protest in Kalar against high fuel prices
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdish drivers on Thursday protested in Garmian administration against high fuel prices in the Kurdistan…
Iraqi forces detain ISIS leader, says interior minister
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi security forces have detained an Islamic State (ISIS) leader in the country, a senior…
Five more activists detained in Duhok last year to be freed – reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A court in Erbil on Thursday sentenced five other activists to one year each in…
Teacher Badal Barwari freed in Erbil after more than a year in prison
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Teacher and activist Badal Barwari was released in Erbil on Wednesday night after more than…
Oil prices fall as investors take profits
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices slipped on Thursday as some investors scooped up profits from the recent rally.…
Iraqi minister says oil at $75-$85 ‘acceptable’ long-term price
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi oil minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said OPEC+ is opposed to oil prices exceeding an…
No injuries in attack that hit base housing U.S. troops in Syria
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A U.S. outpost in southern Syria was attacked on Wednesday, but U.S. officials said no…