Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.

The holy day is when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the Shiite world.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to ...

For the first time in three decades, America today enjoys unrivaled hegemony over the Middle East—giving the Trump ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he expected his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump could “help advance” a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he expected his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump could “help advance” a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

Rudaw, a media outlet in Erbil, the capital of the KRG, noted that the local authorities believe that the Hashd al-Shaabi or the Popular Mobilization Forces are behind the attacks. This is a group of ...

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Iraqi government on Saturday said it was “unacceptable” for Erbil to accuse the Popular ...

Iraqi forces advanced toward Qambar oil field, prompting Peshmerga in Garmiyan to go on full alert. Tensions rise over ...