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US carries out multiple airstrikes against Iran-backed militias

These were only the first of retaliatory strikes and more will follow, the US has said. In a sharp escalation in hostilities in West Asia, the US carried out multiple airstrikes against

February 2, 2024

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Australian Universities Collaborate to Build Opportunities for Refugee Education

The consortium will represent the 12 participating universities and work with the federal government, businesses and not-for-profit organisations to identify best practice models of refugee education…reports Asian Lite News Twelve Australian universities

November 7, 2023

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Sisi, Iraqi Parliament Speaker vow to boost ties

Sisi also hailed the current momentum of the relations between Egypt and Iraq…reports Asian Lite News Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi in Cairo, where they

April 3, 2023

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Egyptian president, Iraqi PM hold talks on bilateral ties

During the talks, Sisi highlighted Egypt’s unwavering support for Iraq and its people at all levels…reports Asian Lite News Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani

March 5, 2023

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Abdollahian discusses regional issues with Iraq FM

The two sides discussed issues of common interest, including border situation, adding the Iraqi government has taken measures to protect its border with Iran..reports Asian Lite News Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein

February 23, 2023

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Turkey may launch ground operation in Iraq, Syria

The Turkish air operation came after last Sunday’s terror attack that rocked Istanbul’s crowded Istiklal Avenue and killed at least six people and left 81 injured. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on

November 21, 2022

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Iraq Parliament to elect new President

According to the power-sharing system in Iraq after 2003, the presidency should be reserved for the Kurds, the Speaker’s post for the Sunnis, and the Prime Minister’s post for the Shias….reports Asian

October 12, 2022

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Iraq keen on developing ties with GCC nations

Iraqi FM made the remarks when meeting with GCC Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, reports Asian Lite News Iraqi Foreign

September 24, 2022

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Protest in Iraq intensifies

The protests began after competing political factions failed to agree on the formation of a new government. Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr reached the Iraqi Prime Minister’s building on Saturday, following

July 30, 2022

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2 killed, 4 wounded in IS bomb attacks in Iraq

A soldier and a civilian were killed and four people wounded in two attacks by militants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in northern and central Iraq, security sources said…reports Asian

July 3, 2022

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