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Iraq PM says determined to end presence of US-led coalition


Friday, 5 January, 2024 , 16:17 AFP Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani said Friday he was determined to "put an end" to the international anti-jihadist coalition in his country, after a US strike killed a pro-Iran commander.

Blinken back to Middle East for tough talks on Gaza aid, escalation


Friday, 5 January, 2024 , 05:45 AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed back to the Middle East Thursday on his fourth trip since the Israel-Hamas war began, expecting tough talks as he presses for immediate new aid for battered Gaza and regional de-escalation.

Blinken back to Middle East for tough talks on Gaza aid, escalation


Thursday, 4 January, 2024 , 18:26 AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to the Middle East on Thursday on his fourth trip since the Israel-Hamas war, expecting tough talks as he presses for immediate new aid for battered Gaza and de-escalation in the region.

Explosive drone shot down at Iraqi Kurdistan airbase


Tuesday, 2 January, 2024 , 11:35 AFP An explosive drone targeting the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq was shot down at Arbil airport on Tuesday, authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said.

Tens of thousands hold anti-Israeli protest in Istanbul


Monday, 1 January, 2024 , 09:08 AFP Tens of thousands marched in Istanbul Monday to protest "murderer" Israel's war in Gaza and the killing of Turkish soldiers by outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq.

Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan military base


Sunday, 31 December, 2023 , 18:37 AFP Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said Sunday two drones struck a military base used by the autonomous region's security forces, blaming the attack on "outlaws" funded by Baghdad.

Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan military base


Sunday, 31 December, 2023 , 15:10 AFP Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan said Sunday two drones struck a military base used by the autonomous region's security forces, blaming the attack on "outlaws" funded by Baghdad.

Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan military base


Sunday, 31 December, 2023 , 13:42 AFP Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan on Sunday said two drones struck a military base used by the autonomous region's security forces, blaming the attack on "outlaws" funded by Baghdad.

More than 4,360 dead in Syria war in 2023: monitor


Sunday, 31 December, 2023 , 13:28 AFP More than 4,360 people, including combatants and civilians, were killed in Syria's civil war in 2023, in the thirteenth year since fighting began, a war monitor said on Sunday.

More than 4,360 dead in Syria war in 2023: monitor


Sunday, 31 December, 2023 , 11:35 AFP More than 4,360 people, including combatants and civilians, were killed in Syria's civil war in 2023, in the thirteenth year since fighting began, a war monitor said on Sunday.