Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say
The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader
The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge
An official said "two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists".
Thu Jan 04 2024
Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled
Al Qaeda began a devastating insurgency, unleashing bombs and beheading people.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances
Relatives of thousands of people who were killed or disappeared under the dictator believed they would soon find out the fate of love ones.
Mon Mar 13 2023
'Every victim of Saddam Hussein was waiting for this moment'
Prosecutors said more than 140 people from the Shiite Muslim farming village were hunted down, tortured and killed.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day
Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra
Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV
Iran had halted all flights to Iraq "until further notice because of the ongoing unrest".
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle
Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Hundreds protest in Baghdad after deadly attack on tourist resort
The attack killed nine people including a newly wed husband and a 1-year-old.
Fri Jul 22 2022
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, disused civilian plane damaged - Police
Several rockets landed in the Baghdad International Airport compound and near an adjacent US air base.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Iraqi women boxers aim sucker punch at gender taboos
Hajjar won gold in the 70 kilogram-class at a boxing tournament in the capital Baghdad in December.
Sun Jan 09 2022
From art shows to theatre, Baghdad sees cultural revival
Art exhibitions, book fairs on the Tigris and Godot in Baghdad after decades of conflict and strife.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult
OpenAI says that it knows of groups in China actively working to replicate US AI models via distillation.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios
A UN report says clearing 50 mln tonnes of rubble from Israel's bombardment may take 21 years and cost up to $1.2 bln.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine
Ukraine and its Western allies say Russia is waging a brutal and unprovoked war, merely to gain territory.
Sun Feb 02 2025
WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out
The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut
Suni Williams surpasses former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson's record 62 hours, 6 minutes of total spacewalk time.
Sat Feb 01 2025
All of Donald Trump's tariff threats
A cornerstone of Trump's vision includes a phased rollout of universal tariffs on all US imports.
Sat Feb 01 2025
What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?
Here's some facts about the company shaking up the AI sector worldwide.
Sat Feb 01 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst
ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts.
Sat Feb 01 2025
What is special about the 'royal bath' at India's Maha Kumbh festival?
Hindus believe that taking a dip at the confluence of three sacred rivers absolves them of sins.
Sat Feb 01 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst
Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025