Pakistan is set to introduce a new travel management system from Jan 1, 2026, under which pilgrims will only be allowed to undertake the journey under registered organisers.
Arrangements were also made for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students currently residing in Iran, including 154 in the first batch.
The four US and two Iraqi sources did not say what security risks had prompted the decision, and reports of the potential evacuation pushed up oil prices by more than four percent.
Hayan Abdul-Ghani, Iraq's deputy prime minister for energy affairs and oil minister, said via video that the field's production has now reached 550,000 barrels a day. He lauded…
The reports said that Iraq's defence ministry is expected to sign a US$2.5 billion contract with Korean defensc firms to purchase eight units of the Cheongung-II system, which is…
Iraq has seen a wave of protests this summer as activists and locals have taken to the streets fueled by mounting anger over power cuts and water shortages amid the scorching…
Swedish police had granted a permit for the protest in line with Swedish legislation on the rights to freedom of assembly and speech.
The “understanding” between the two countries was reached during a meeting between Bilawal and his Iraqi counterpart, Dr Fuad Hussein.
China stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Kuwait in regional and international affairs, said President Xi Jinping.
The envoy also said that China commends Iraq for developing good neighborly and friendly relations with countries in the region.