618 more Pakistanis repatriated from Iran, Iraq amid Middle East crisis
Arrangements were also made for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students currently residing in Iran, including 154 in the first batch.
Iraq
US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
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.
Iraqi oil project taps Chinese expertise
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…
Iraq expected to conclude deal to buy South Korea’s missile defence system next week: reports
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…
Two-thirds of South Korean-made tear gas exported to Iraq in H1
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…
Iraq expels Sweden envoy after another act of Holy Quran’s desecration in Stockholm
Swedish police had granted a permit for the protest in line with Swedish legislation on the rights to freedom of assembly and speech.
Resolved to take bilateral ties ‘to new heights’, says Bilawal
The “understanding” between the two countries was reached during a meeting between Bilawal and his Iraqi counterpart, Dr Fuad Hussein.
Xi: China backs reconstruction in Iraq, hails ties with Kuwait
China stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Kuwait in regional and international affairs, said President Xi Jinping.
Iraq should not be arena for geopolitical race :Chinese envoy
The envoy also said that China commends Iraq for developing good neighborly and friendly relations with countries in the region.
Iraq says 617 stranded migrants evacuated from Belarus
Earlier in the month, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced the suspension of direct flights to Belarus to protect Iraqi migrants from human trafficking gangs.