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Iraq launches desert sweep after reports of secret Israeli bases
Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.
Published On 18 May 2026
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Heavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues
A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad.
Published On 18 May 2026
Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: NYT
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.
Modest fashion’s global turn
From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
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Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over
Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.
Published On 17 May 2026
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US charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government
PM sworn in and 14 ministers approved in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.
Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi
Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity.
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A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know
Israeli troops reportedly used this base to launch attacks against Iran during the war.
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Report alleges Israel operated covert outpost in Iraq during war on Iran
According to The Wall Street Journal, Israel operated a military base in the Iraq during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Published On 12 May 2026
