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Iraqi PM declares capture of deputy of late IS leader al-Baghdadi

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BAGHDAD – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday announced the arrest of high-ranking member of the Islamic State (IS), Sami Jasim, in an operation outside Iraq. The Iraqi Intelligence Service carried out a complex operation outside the country to arrest Jasim, who was in charge of IS financial affairs and a deputy of former … Read more

Biden announces to end combat mission in Iraq

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US President Joe Biden has announced the end of the war in Iraq. Biden met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the White House, who said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase. He said security cooperation between the United States and Iraq would continue, and that the Iraqi army would continue to … Read more

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Premier Discuss Economic, Political Matters

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Riyadh on Wednesday.

The visiting dignitary and Saudi Crown Prince have discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and agreed to strengthen ties to promote cooperation in the region.

Iraq’s premier at his arrival was received at King Khalid International Airport by the Crown Prince.

According to media reports, the main purpose of his visit to the Kingdom was to discuss the relations between the two countries and establish strengthening ties in the region.

The Iraqi ambassador to Saudi Arabia in his statement said, “Al- Kadhimi’s visit comes at an important time to discuss and collaborate on social, political and economic issues.”

He further added, “The two countries plan to increase border crossings so that more important meetings between businessmen operating in the two countries can be held.”

Earlier, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had wished Prime Minister Imran Khan for his swift recovery from CovID-19.

The Saudi King and the Crown Prince sent cables to Prime Minister Imran Khan after his infection with the novel coronavirus.

The agency added that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince wished the Prime Minster “permanent health and wellness, and a speedy recovery.”

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Iraq- Saudi Arabia Arar border crossing reopens after 30 years

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Iraq and Saudi Arabia opened the Arar border crossing for trade purposes. This has happened for the first time since 1990. Iraqi interior minister and the Saudi ambassador to Iraq, travelled from Baghdad to formally open Arar. A line of cargo trucks had been waiting at this border since Wednesday morning. According to the statement, … Read more