Iraq

A Facebook-backed subsea communications cable is set to become the world's longest with plans for an 8,000-kilometre extension.

Facebook-backed 2Africa subsea communications cable is set to become the world’s longest

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Iraqis to vote in ballot marked by growing social and political fractures

3 hours ago

President Joe Biden has described national unity as the United States’ greatest strength in a video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaeda attacks on September 11 which left nearly 3,000 people dead.

EU, US urge others to join methane reduction pledge

1 week ago

President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced the death of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the jihadist leader of the Islamic State group in the Greater Sahara region of Africa.

Insurgency: France announces death of jihadist leader Abu Al-Sahrawi

2 weeks ago

French forces kill IS Sahel jihadist leader wanted by US

2 weeks ago

Tottenham have an injury concern over Heung-min Son after he sustained a calf injury on international duty with South Korea.

Heung-min Son suffers calf injury on international duty

3 weeks ago

A prominent Nigerian virologist and Chairman, expert review Committee on COVID-19, Professor Oyewole Tomori, has said that COVID-19 origin tracing should not be politicised.

COVID-19 origin: Science shouldn’t be politicised – Professor Tomori

3 weeks ago

Thirteen Iraqi policemen were killed in an Islamic State group attack against a checkpoint in the country’s north early Sunday, security and medical sources said.

Islamic State attack kills 13 Iraqi police

3 weeks ago

A Boko Haram flag flutters from an abandoned command post.

Boko Haram: Islamists who turned to extreme violence

4 weeks ago

Afghanistan’s athletes were in tears when they finally arrived at the Tokyo Paralympics, officials said, as Super Sunday — with 63 golds up for grabs — began in thrilling fashion in the triathlon.

Afghan Paralympians in tears as triathlon thriller lights up Super Sunday

August 29, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the Baghdad summit in Baghdad, Iraq August 28, 2021, in this still image taken from a video footage. IRAQIYA TV- via REUTERS

Emmanuel Macron: France will stay in Iraq whatever U.S. decides to do

August 28, 2021

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a news conference with Iraq's President Barham Salih (not seen) ahead of the Baghdad summit at the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq August 28, 2021. REUTERS-Thaier Al-Sudani

Afghanistan: IS remains a threat – Emmanuel Macron

August 28, 2021

Iraq's President Barham Salih and France's President Emmanuel Macron attend a news conference ahead of the Baghdad summit at the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq August 28, 2021. REUTERS-Thaier Al-Sudani

Mideast leaders plus France meet in Baghdad to talk security, diplomacy

August 28, 2021

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, visit the historical city Ad Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 31, 2021. Bandar Algaloud-Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court-REUTERS

Iraq seeks to ease Saudi-Iran hostility at Baghdad summit

August 25, 2021

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, arrive to provide security in support of Operation Allies Refuge at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 20, 2021. Senior Airman Taylor Crul-U.S. Air Force-REUTERS .

U.S. activates commercial planes to aid evacuees after Afghanistan

August 22, 2021