September 2023
Fire in Iraq Turns a Wedding into a Public Mourning
A deadly fire at a wedding in Nineveh, Iraq, has resulted in at least 114 deaths and 200 injuries, prompting a week of public mourning…
Increase in Cholera and Dengue Fever Outbreaks in Eastern Sudan; UN: Climate Change Alongside Poverty and Conflict Are Culprits
The UN health agency has reported outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever in eastern Sudan amid ongoing civil conflict, with thousands seeking refuge in crowded…
Iraq and Kuwait Resume Negotiations to Resolve Maritime Border Dispute
Iraq and Kuwait are resuming negotiations to resolve a maritime border dispute concerning navigation in the Khawr Abd Allah waterway. The Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized…
US Protests to Iraq Over Fraud, Money Laundering, and Evasion of Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic
The US Treasury has raised concerns about Iraqi banks' involvement in fraud and money laundering related to evading sanctions on Iran, urging Iraq to enhance…
One Day After Clashes in Tel Aviv; Netanyahu Calls for the Expulsion of Eritrean Migrants from Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate expulsion of Eritrean migrants following violent clashes in Tel Aviv. This issue has been a…
Clashes between Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmen in Kirkuk leave four dead; security forces deployed
Clashes in Kirkuk between Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmen resulted in at least four deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the Iraqi government to deploy security forces.…
Bill Richardson, Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Passes Away
Bill Richardson, a prominent U.S. politician and former Ambassador to the UN, died at 75. He was known for his public service, including efforts to…