Month: December 2021
281 posts
U.S. expresses caution over optimism by Iran, Russia about nuclear talks
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States on Tuesday expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about…
Oil extends gains as U.S. crude inventories decline
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after rallying overnight as industry data showed a decline…
Iranian and Russian officials strike positive tone on nuclear talks – report
SULAIMANI — Iran and Russia both gave upbeat views on Tuesday about talks that kicked off this week…
Warplane bombs two areas in Kurdistan’s district of Mawat: authorities
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Unknown warplanes bombed two areas twice in Mawat district in north of Sulaimani on Tuesday,…
Six people arrested over attack on Chinese company in southern Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Security forces detained six people as part of investigations into an attack on a Chinese…
Iraqi court sentences three ‘terrorists’ to death: judicial council
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi court sentenced three men to death by hanging on Tuesday, the judicial council…
U.S., Russia to hold security talks on Jan. 10 amid Ukraine tensions
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States and Russia said officials from the two countries would hold security talks…
Syrian Kurds handed over 324 women, children of ISIS to their countries – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Syrian Kurdish authorities handed over 324 women and children of the Islamic State (ISIS) militants…
Shia leaders announce commitment to federal court’s ruling on election results
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Shia leaders announced their commitment to the federal court’s ruling on the results of…
Iraqi forces, PMF found 13 ISIS hideouts, a tunnel in Diyala operation: military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces have found 13 Islamic State (ISIS) hideouts and a tunnel in their operation…
Israel airstrike hits Syrian port of Latakia – state media
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Israel bombed the Syrian port of Latakia on Tuesday, according to Syrian state media. Syria’s…
Woman injured in Turkish strikes on Batifa in north of Duhok – reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A woman was wounded in Turkish airstrikes on Batifa district in north of Duhok early…