Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has announced a $40 million pledge for the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza, following Israel’s latest assault that has reportedly left no fewer than 140 people dead in the Palestinian territory. Sudani made the announcement during the Arab League summit held in Baghdad on Saturday in response to the crisis gripping the region. The …

Pope Francis escaped two assassination attempts on his life during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021. This revelation was part of excerpts from his forthcoming autobiography published Tuesday by Italian media. The pontiff’s Vatican security detail received an urgent warning from the British secret services, Francis wrote. “A woman packed with explosives, a young suicide bomber, was heading …

Several United States personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack on Monday against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, a US defence official said. “We can confirm that there was a suspected rocket attack today against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq”, the official said. “Initial indications are that several US personnel were injured. …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen is to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, on the absence of Nigerian mission in Iraq. The Speaker’s decision followed a concern raised by the Iraqi Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Anwer Saeed Aljabali during a courtesy call on the Speaker on Tuesday. Abbas, who expressed surprise …