Live News of Iraq March 28, 2024

Iraqi Quran Burner Seeks Asylum In Neighboring Norway

An Iraqi man who gained notoriety for carrying out Quran burnings in Sweden has announced his intention to seek asylum in neighboring Norway following a deportation order issued by Swedish authorities. The 37-year-old indiRead More

Iraq, Australia, And South Korea Advance In Asia's World Cup Preliminaries

On Tuesday, Iraq and Australia secured their spots in the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup preliminaries with convincing wins over the Philippines and Lebanon, respectively. Iraq dominated the Philippines with a resounRead More

UK Court Rules US Cannot Extradite Julian Assange

A British court has ruled that the U.S. cannot extradite Julian Assange on espionage charges unless American officials assure that he will not face the death penalty for his alleged crimes. The ruling by Judges Victoria...Read More

London Court To Rule On Assange Extradition Appeal

A London court is set to deliver a crucial judgment on Tuesday regarding WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's potential final appeal in England to contest extradition to the United States on espionage charges. The ruling byRead More

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Julian Assange Awaits Final Appeal In Extradition Case

A London court is set to deliver a crucial judgment on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be granted one last appeal in England to challenge his extradition to the United States on espionage charges. The...Read More

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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack On Moscow Concert Venue

The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, claimed responsibility for Friday’s deadly assault on a concert venue in Moscow, releasing graphic footage purporting to show its gunmen carrying out what was Russia’s worst terRead More

Islamic State Remains Threat In Iraq, US Ambassador Warns

In a recent exclusive interview, the US ambassador to Iraq has highlighted that the Islamic State remains a significant threat in the region. Despite efforts to combat the terrorist group, it continues to pose a danger...Read More

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Iraq-Turkey Pipeline Still Stalled, No Progress In Sight

A year after the halt of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, there has been no progress in resuming oil flows between the two countries. The pipeline, which serves as a crucial route for oil exports from Iraq to...Read More

Deadly Terror Attack At Moscow Concert Leaves 115 Dead

The death toll in Friday’s terror attack on a concert in Moscow has risen to at least 115, with authorities saying they have apprehended 11 suspects, four of whom were directly involved in the onslaught. The...Read More

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Iran's President Raisi Announces Investment In AI Technology

Tehran, Iran, has announced plans to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its military capabilities. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is now seeking to involve Iran's private sector to boost the countryRead More

Biden To Host Iraqi PM For Talks On ISIS Mission

President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for formal discussions on the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition established to combat the Islamic State group in Iraq. The meeting iRead More

Iran And Proxies Pose Ongoing Terror Threat To U.S.

A recent House Committee on Homeland Security hearing shed light on the persistent security threats posed by Iran and its terror proxies towards the United States. The hearing, titled 'Examining the Current Status of Iran’Read More

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Iraq War Veteran Critiques War Dogs For Realism, Finds Inaccuracies

An Iraq War Veteran recently analyzed the action comedy movie, War Dogs, directed by Todd Phillips and released in 2016. The film is based on the true story of two young men who secured a lucrative...Read More

Former Iraqi Defense Minister Arrested In Sweden For Benefit Fraud

Former Iraqi defense minister, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, has been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits in the country. Najah al-Shammari, wanted for nearly a year and a half, wasRead More

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Iraqi Citizen Plotted To Assassinate Former President George W. Bush

An Iraqi citizen living in Ohio, Shihab Ahmed Shihab, 53, was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to terrorists in a plot to assassinate former President George W....Read More

IAEA To Assist Iraq In Developing Peaceful Nuclear Programme

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced its commitment to supporting Iraq in the development of a peaceful nuclear programme. The agency's head, Rafael Grossi, expressed this during a recent meeting witRead More

Iraq War Veteran Praises Realism Of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk scores a high realism grade from an Iraq War Veteran despite its poor reviews. Directed by Ang Lee, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk follows Joe Alwyn's eponymous soldier as he embarks...Read More

U.S. And Iran Held Secret Talks In Oman

New information has emerged regarding an indirect meeting earlier this year between the U.S. and Iran. According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, talks took place in Oman in January with the two sides...Read More