Sadrist bloc in Iraq’s parliament resigns after its leader asks them to leave amid political stalemate. Moqtada al-Sadr’s party won most seats in parliament in October general election. Political differences hampered parliament’s ability to pick president and establish a cabinet. The Sadrist bloc in Iraq’s parliament resigned on Sunday after its leader, Moqtada al-Sadr, a … Read more
According to Christian leader Samir Geagea, Lebanon’s hijacked sovereignty must be returned following an election that denied the powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah a legislative majority. “All strategic decision-making should return to the Lebanese state… and security and military matters should be handled exclusively by the Lebanese army,” the head of the Lebanese Forces party told … Read more
Iraq was once again blanketed in an orange blanket on Sunday, the latest in a series of dust storms that have become increasingly prevalent. Flights were grounded due to poor visibility at airports serving the capital Baghdad and the Shiite holy city of Najaf, with the phenomenon expected to continue into Monday, according to the weather service. … Read more
At least 16 humans were killed with the aid of bomb blasts in two Afghan towns Thursday. counting in 12 at a Shiite mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif claimed Islamic State (IS) group. The wide variety of bombings in Afghanistan has faded for the reason that the Taliban again to strength in August, but the jihadist and … Read more
AMARAH, Iraq – A judge shot dead with 15 bullets from a Kalashnikov. A policeman gunned down. Local figures from rival political groups and influential armed factions killed. The murders all happened in January and February in one Iraqi province, Maysan, which borders Iran and where drug trafficking, tribal disputes and political score-settling have combined … Read more
