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Iran begins cloud seeding operations as severe drought bites


Sunday, 16 November, 2025 , 17:13 AFP Iranian authorities have launched cloud seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, state media reported.

Iran begins cloud seeding operations as severe drought bites


Sunday, 16 November, 2025 , 07:17 AFP Iranian authorities have launched cloud seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, state media reported.

Belgian court finds jihadist guilty over Yazidi genocide


Thursday, 13 November, 2025 , 18:46 AFP A Brussels court on Thursday found a Belgian jihadist -- presumed killed in a 2016 airstrike -- guilty of genocide against the Yazidi minority in Iraq and Syria.

What lies ahead in Iraq: the hard task of forming a government


Thursday, 13 November, 2025 , 11:36 AFP Following Iraq's parliamentary election this week, the complex and often lengthy task of choosing the country's next leader is set to begin.

Syria to help US fight Iran-backed armed groups, envoy says


Thursday, 13 November, 2025 , 09:21 AFP Syria will play an active role in assisting the United States in fighting armed groups including Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hamas and Hezbollah, US special envoy Tom Barrack said on Thursday.

CORRECTED: Iraq PM Sudani claims election win after early results show decisive lead


Wednesday, 12 November, 2025 , 21:28 AFP Incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed victory for his coalition on Wednesday in Iraq's general election after preliminary results showed it had secured a decisive lead.

Iraq PM Sudani claims election win after early results show decisive lead


Wednesday, 12 November, 2025 , 20:19 AFP Incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed victory for his coalition on Wednesday in Iraq's general election after preliminary results showed it had secured a decisive lead.

Iraq's Sudani secures 'major victory' in general election: sources close to PM


Wednesday, 12 November, 2025 , 11:51 AFP Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is vying for a second term, has scored a big win in general elections, sources close to the premier said on Wednesday.

Iraq's Sudani secures 'major victory' in general election: sources close to PM


Wednesday, 12 November, 2025 , 10:05 AFP The list backing incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has scored a big win in parliament after elections, sources close to his alliance told AFP on Wednesday.

Iraqi voters turn out in numbers as region watches on


Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 , 20:59 AFP Iraqis voted for a new parliament Tuesday, with an unexpectedly high turnout of more than 55 percent, at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region.