EBRD makes first investment in Iraq with US$100mn trade finance facility
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a US$100mn trade finance facility to the National…
Britain’s new female MI6 chief wants to do things differently – POLITICO
The reasons may well lie in the aftermath of a bruising argument within Whitehall about how to handle the…
Islamic State group and other extremists are turning to AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant…
2 US service members and one American civilian killed in ambush in Syria, US Central Command says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed and three other people…
House passes defense bill to set Pentagon budget, raise troop pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion…
Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (November 26 – December 3, 2025)
Ali Larijani (snn.ir, November 28, 2025)Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon (snn.ir, November 29, 2025)Ali-Akbar Velayati (Tasnim, November 26, 2025)The…
Iraq’s Election Shock Sets Off a West-vs-Iran Showdown
Pro?West Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al?Sudani performed strongly in the 11 November parliamentary elections – the seventh…
Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani
TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has…
Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani
TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has…
Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (November 1—12, 2025)
Iranian Majles Speaker at the meeting in Pakistan (Mehr, November 7, 2025)Qods Force commander Qaani visits Najaf, Iraq…
Iraq Election Results Set Stage for a Long Power Struggle
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s coalition came first in this week’s parliamentary election, but Iran-backed militias also…
Iraq PM’s Coalition Wins Parliamentary Polls, Early Results Show
Preliminary results show the coalition of Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has won the parliamentary election, with…