Baghdad

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning

Baghdad had notified the Swedish government "that any recurrence of the incident involving the burning of the Holy Quran on Swedish soil would necessitate severing diplomatic relations."

By REUTERS
20/07/2023

Swedish FM condemns storming of embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning

Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire early on Thursday morning.

By REUTERS
20/07/2023
 President Bashar al-Assad meeting with Iraq's Chief of Staff Othman al-Ghanimi

Iraqi PM visits Syria in first trip since Syrian war

The Iraqi prime minister began an official visit to Syria on Sunday, for the first time since the outbreak of the Syrian war.

By REUTERS
16/07/2023

Syria-Iraq ties continue to thaw with FM Baghdad visit - analysis

Syria says it wants to work with Iraq to fight against “terror” as well as the drug trade.

The Sassoons are having a moment. Here’s why that matters

The Sassoon family cannot be reduced to a stereotype of wealthy Jewish collectors who assimilated into European culture, nor can they be seen simply as “The Rothschilds of the East.”

By SASHA GOLDSTEIN-SABBAH/JTA
02/06/2023
A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 2

Belgium arrests suspected al Qaeda member over Iraq attacks

The attacks were carried out using car bombs against several government buildings among others, the statement said.

By REUTERS
05/05/2023
Qasem Soleimani, commander of IRGC Quds Force

Did Soleimani think US might kidnap him on Syria-bound flight? - analysis

It’s not clear if the account is accurate. It is one of those accounts that are designed to come out years after Soleimani was showcased to herald his abilities.

France and Iraq sign comprehensive strategic partnership agreement

France and Iraq signed a treaty seeking to strengthen bilateral relations in anti-corruption, security, renewable energy and culture.

By REUTERS
27/01/2023
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