Iraqi footballer Ahmed Radhi has died today (Jun 21) due to coronavirus. The Iraqi health ministry has said that he died of the highly infectious respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus. He was 56, and has been hospitalized last week in the capital after he tested positive for the COVID-19 but he was discharged on Thursday … Read more
World Refugee Day is being observed today all over the world, including Pakistan, due to war, lack of peace or other reason Pakistan has been hosting 4 million refugees for the last 4 decades. The UN General Assembly has decided in a resolution that every year since 2001, June 20 will be celebrated as World … Read more
The former spy chief of Iraq, Mustafa Kadhemi became prime minister on Thursday (May 7). The decision was taking when the state facing a shocking economic crisis due to coronavirus pandemic. The parliament has approved the new government overnight later last-moment changes to the cabinet line-up, the former chief of the National Intelligence Service (INIS) … Read more
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft brought home 136 Pakistanis stranded in Iraq due to suspension of international flights since March 21. Media reports said Flight PK-9814 reached Islamabad in the morning, where a special team of doctors examined and screened the passengers. Along with the aircraft’s crew, the passengers have for now quarantined at … Read more
WASHINGTON: The U.S. military is preparing to report a more than 50% jump in cases of traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran’s missile attack on a base in Iraq last month, U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday. According to the details, The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an announcement, said there … Read more
Anti-government protests were carried out which helped to dismiss selection of Mohammad Tawfiq Allawi as the Prime Minister-designate. Protestors held several rallies in the capital and cities in the southern province of Iraq. President Barham Salih appointed Allawi as the prime Minister. He announced the decision after he gave a warning to Iraq’s fractious parliament … Read more
At least three rocket attacks were carried out at the US embassy in Baghdad yesterday. At least three people were wounded in the attacks. Sources revealed that one rocket hit the embassy cafeteria whereas two other rockets came down a short distance away. The US accused Iran-backed military factions in Iraq. No group has accepted … Read more
U.S. troops cleared rubble and debris from a military base housing American soldiers in western Iraq on Monday. Days after it was struck by a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. According to the details, The Iranian attack was in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike near … Read more
The US said Friday it would not discuss pulling troops from Iraq after its caretaker prime minister asked Washington to send a delegation to begin withdrawal arrangements, BOL News learnt. The State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said, in a statement, the US is ready for “a conversation” but not about removing troops. The prime minister … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has telephoned his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim. According to the details, Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated “the region cannot bear the consequences of another conflict”. The Foreign Minister apprised his Iraqi counterpart that acting upon the instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan he had also contacted foreign ministers of Turkey, … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi cleared Pakistan will not be part of any inflaming policy. Pakistan will not be a party to regional conflict. While addressing in Senate, Shah Mahmood Qureshi warned that United States killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani will push Iraq and Iran towards instability. He said the region being pushed towards … Read more
Donald Trump warns to launch heavy sanctions on Iraq after the parliament votes to ban the American forces’ presence in the country. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One , the Donald Trump warns and said Iraq would face heavy sanctions. His comments came as tensions spiraling between Tehran and Washington over US assassination of Major … Read more
‘World War 3’ began trending on Twitter after the Iranian leader’s second in command general Qasem Suleiman killed in a US airstrike. Many People are tweeting about the airstrike used memes to bring light to the situation, joking about fears it could spark ‘World War 3’ as well as there are real fears of aftermaths … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s foreign office expressed “deep concern” over the emerging situation in the Middle East on Friday, after US strikes in Iraq. Pakistan Foreign Office said in a twitter statement, “Pakistan has viewed with deep concern in the recent developments in the Middle East, which seriously threaten peace and stability in the region.” “Respect for … Read more
DUBAI: Iran denied it was behind violent protests at the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday and warned against any retaliation, after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for an attack on the mission and said it would be held responsible, BOL News learnt. ….Iran will be held fully responsible for lives lost, or damage incurred, … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday (Dec 31) he expects Iraq to “use its forces” to protect the US embassy in Baghdad as he blamed Iran for orchestrating an “attack” that breached the wall of the compound. According to the details, Iraqi supporters of pro-Iran factions protested at the embassy on Tuesday, chanting “Death to America”, … Read more
BAGHDAD: Iraqi protesters have stormed and set fire to a security post at the entrance to the US embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday. Dozens of protesters broke into the US embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire. Witnesses reported … Read more
The date palm, which was recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday, has for centuries played an important role in the growth of civilizations in the hot and dry regions of the Arab world. Now date palm-related knowledge, traditions and practices have been inscribed on Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tree, whose roots … Read more
IRAQ: Thousands of protesters blocked bridges, roads and building in several cities in southern Iraq on Sunday. The protesters were demanding an independent prime minister as the deadline to choose an interim leader looms. Baghdad is set to announce a provisional prime minister at midnight on Sunday following the resignation last month of Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Prime Minister Adel Abdul … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned Iran of a decisive response if US interests are harmed in Iraq, after a series of rocket attacks on bases. “We must… use this opportunity to remind Iran´s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies or our … Read more
Two more people were killed and dozens are injured during anti-government protests in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad here on Thursday. Clashes between protesters and security forces in central Baghdad killed two people and wounded 42, sources said. According to the security source, the riot police used tear gas in their attempt to disperse the protesters. The … Read more
Anti-government demonstrations have resumed in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, 2 people killed and more than 200 were injured. According to details, police fired live ammunition and volleys of tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters, which worsened the condition of several people. Police officials said, the protesters turned towards the government offices which led to … Read more
With secret satellites, pricey messages abroad and clandestine file transfers, young Iraqis are circumventing an internet blackout aimed at stifling bloody protests for six days in the capital and beyond. The United Nations is urging authorities in Iraq to allow citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression after the security forces opened fire … Read more
Curfew has been declared in Baghdad starting early on Thursday until further notice owing to an anti-government demonstrations in Baghdad and several other cities of Iraq. The Prime Minister of Iraq Adel Abdul Mahdi announced late on Wednesday, after two days of nationwide anti-government protests turned violent. According to the statement issued by the commander-in-chief … Read more
At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in an anti-government demonstrations in Baghdad and several other cities. Thousands of people, including university graduates, took to the streets of the capital city of Iraq and other cities to protest against unemployment, corruption and poor services. The demonstrations were organized on social media and began … Read more
12 people have been killed including women and children and several others have been wounded in a blast from a bomb planted on a bus in Karbala, the city of Iraq. According to an International News Agency, an explosive device planted on the bus detonated as the bus was passing through an Iraqi army checkpoint … Read more
At least 31 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a stampede in Karabala, the city of Iraq, as Shia Muslim worshipers commemorated Ashura on Tuesday. According to details, The stampede reportedly killed 31, whereas, left several injured. The incident took place after the march of the procession collapsed at a certain point, … Read more
