Day: January 13, 2022
10 posts
At least three killed in explosions in northeast Syria
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least three people were killed on Thursday in a series of explosions including two…
Woman, child injured in rocket attack on U.S. embassy in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A woman and a child were wounded in a rocket attack directed against the U.S.…
Power cuts heat up interest in Syria’s traditional bathhouses
SULAIMANI — Syria’s traditional bathhouses once drew in customers seeking to relax in their leisure time. Now some…
Iraqi federal court temporarily suspends presidency of parliament
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court on Thursday ruled to temporarily suspend the work of the new…
Barham Salih and Hoshyar Zebari candidates for Iraqi presidency
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The two major Kurdish parties have nominated candidates for the position of Iraqi president, as…
Police close another night club in Erbil
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Police in Erbil closed a night club late on Wednesday, mayor’s office said, as authorities…
Kurdistan president welcomes Germany’s decision to extend mission in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday welcomed a decision by the German cabinet to…
Biden imposes first sanctions over North Korea weapons program
SULAIMANI — The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed its first sanctions over North Korea’s weapons programs following a…
Oil prices fall amid mixed demand view
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices fell on Thursday amid uncertainty over near-term demand as cases of the highly…
Heavy rains trigger floods in Erbil: reporters
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Heavy rains triggered floods in Erbil city on Thursday, Esta Media Network reporters said. Floods…