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What to know about the Kurds and their potential involvement in the Iran warBattle-hardened Kurds in northern Iraq are reportedly preparing for a potential cross-border military operation into Iran with U.S. backing...
US, Arab nations slam Tehran's drone, missiles strikes in West Asia after US-Israel joint military action on IranThe United States and six Arab nations have strongly condemned Iran's recent missile and drone attacks. They called these actions indiscrim...
Rupee rises 3 paise to 88.72 against dollar in early tradeThe rupee rose 3 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar, buoyed by falling crude oil prices and positive domestic equity markets, though FII ...
Oil gains on Ukraine drone attacks cutting Russian supplyOil prices surged Friday following Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, significantly cutting fuel exports. Russia re...
Oil extends declines after Iraq, Kurdish governments agree to restart oil pipelineOil prices continued their decline for a fifth session due to oversupply concerns, exacerbated by a preliminary agreement to restart an Ira...
Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV saysAs part of a peace initiative, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is set to begin a weapons handover in Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq, followi...
U.S. orders evacuation of non-essential personnel from Middle East amid rising Iran tensionsAmid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the United States is reducing its diplomatic and military presence in parts of the Middle Eas...
India to receive remaining S-400 Triumf missile regiments from Russia by next yearIndia is on track to receive the remaining S-400 Triumf missile systems from Russia by next year, following delays due to the Ukraine war. ...
Curfew in Kirkuk: What sparked clashes between Kurds and Arabs in Iraq, resulting in 3 fatalities? How did the violence erupt?Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq, has implemented a curfew in response to violent clashes between rival demonstrations involving Kurdish and...
Iraq declares curfew in northern province after ethnical clashesA curfew has been imposed in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq, after clashes between Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmens. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...
Russia warns Turkey against "destabilising" Syria"We understand and respect Turkey's concerns regarding its own security. We believe this is the legal right of Turkey," Kremlin spokesman D...
Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in IraqIran claimed responsibility Sunday for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling US consulate complex in northern Iraq, saying it was ...
Iran says missile attack on Kurdish dissidents a warning to hostile powersIran has repeatedly threatened to destroy U.S. military bases across the Middle East and target Israel within minutes if attacked by the Un...
Crude oil’s medium term outlook positive but expect some profit-bookingFundamentals remain supportive as supply has started to flatten and demand remains robust.
US-backed Kurdish fighters have been effective against ISIS but could cause ethnic tensionsWith the backing of US airstrikes, the Kurdish YPG militia has made significant gains against ISIS and has seized more than 10 villages.
- Oil wealth fans ethnic flames in Iraqi town
In a mirror image of Kirkuk, the Kurdish town of Khanaqin near the border with Iran that holds sizeable oil reserves is being exposed to et...
- Oil prices rise amid geopolitical tension
Oil prices rose on Monday due to instability in Pakistan and on the Turkish border with Iraq, heading towards 100 dollars per barrel again ...