Day: January 3, 2022
10 posts
Russia, China, Britain, U.S. and France say no one can win nuclear war
SULAIMANI — China, Russia, Britain, the United States and France have agreed that a further spread of nuclear…
Iran vows revenge for Soleimani killing if Trump not put on trial
SULAIMANI — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed revenge on Monday for the U.S. assassination of Iranian general Qasem…
Former U.S. gov. wanted to use Iraq as arena for settling accounts: Iraqi official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s national security advisor Qasem al-Araji said on Monday the former U.S. government’s will was…
Turkish inflation soars 36% as lira crisis flares – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkey’s annual inflation soared to its highest in 19 years, Reuters reported on Monday. Consumer…
C-RAM defense system shoots down two drones targeting military base in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two explosive-laden drones launched to target a military base at Baghdad airport were shot down…
PUK politburo to hold meeting in Kirkuk: source
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) politburo will hold a meeting chaired in Kirkuk on…
Hashid al-Shaabi holds candle-lit vigil to honor slain Iranian general, Iraqi commander
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s Hashid al-Shaabi held a candle-lit vigil on Sunday at Baghdad airport to honor their…
Five Syrian soldiers killed in ISIS rocket attack – state media
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Five Syrian soldiers were killed in a rocket attack by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in…
Oil prices start new year on positive note
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices extended gains on Monday as the market kicked off 2022 on a positive…
Several rockets fired toward Turkish military base in Sheikhan district: Kurdish official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Several rockets were fired toward a Turkish military base in Sheikhan district in Duhok province…