iraq

Washington, April 8 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had been kidnapped a week earlier by the Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizballah militia in Baghdad.In a statement issued on Tuesday (local time), Rubio said, "I am pleased to...

April 06, New Delhi – Iraqi citizens held a peaceful demonstration in Liberation Square in the capital Baghdad to protest against the five-week-long joint attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.They demanded that the U.S. and Israel immediately cease military strikes against Iran and...

April 03, New Delhi – U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George has been asked to step down and retire immediately by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.George, an infantry officer with service in Iraq and Afghanistan, was confirmed as Army chief in 2023. The position typically has a four-year...

Monterrey, March 1 – Head coach Graham Arnold has expressed confidence in Iraq's football team, stating that his side will aim to surprise the world after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a thrilling 2-1 victory against Bolivia in the final match of the qualifiers, played at the...

Monterrey, March 1 – In a historic achievement, Iraq has ended a 40-year wait to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the final qualifying match played at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday.Iraq last participated in the multi-national tournament in 1986, which was also...

New Delhi, April 1 Crude oil prices fell by more than 3 percent to Rs 9,265 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits after US President Donald Trump said the military could end its offensive against Iran in two to three weeks.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)...

Baghdad, April 1 – An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, the US Department of State confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the region.The State Department said it is actively working to secure...

New Delhi, March 31 – Around 572,000 passengers have returned to India from the West Asia region. With the airspace in Qatar partially open, the government expects approximately 8–10 non-scheduled commercial flights to operate into the country on Tuesday.In the UAE, around 85 flights are...

Brussels, March 28 The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while...

Mexico City, March 27 – Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros scored late goals as Bolivia edged closer to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years with a 2-1 victory over Suriname in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final.Liam van Gelderen had given Suriname the lead just after halftime...

Visakhapatnam, March 26 Visakhapatnam Port handled over 12 vessels carrying crude oil and LPG during February and March, while at least six more are scheduled to arrive in the coming days, reflecting steady cargo movement, officials said on Thursday.The VPA noted that the arriving vessels...

Tehran, March 26 – As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains...

Washington, March 22 – The Group of Seven (G7) nations strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilians and key infrastructure in multiple countries across the Middle East on Sunday, expressing firm support for regional partners facing what it termed “unjustifiable attacks.”In a joint statement...

March 21, New Delhi — The Israeli military issued another missile attack warning on Saturday, urging residents to move to shelters as projectiles were launched from Iran.This was the fourth such warning since early morning, with air defense systems activated to intercept incoming missiles...

Washington, March 21 – The Trump Administration is advocating for a leaner and more focused United Nations, with its top diplomat to the world body, Mike Waltz, telling lawmakers that the organization must return to its core mission of maintaining international peace and security.Testifying...

Warsaw, March 21 – Poland has withdrawn its troops from Iraq amid a deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced.The decision followed an assessment of operational conditions and potential risks, Kosiniak-Kamysz said in a post on the...

Baghdad, March 21 – The NATO mission in Iraq has begun temporarily withdrawing its personnel from the country due to security concerns, a high-ranking security source told the Iraqi News Agency (INA).The source described the move as a temporary measure prompted by the ongoing conflict and...

Mumbai, March 20 A special NIA court here on Friday issued a warrant against three wanted accused in the 2014 ISIS link case.Areeb Majeed, who is alleged to have joined the terrorist group ISIS in Iraq, is the only arrested accused in the case. He is facing various charges of terrorism...

March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...