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Army veteran’s ‘Hill to Die On’ artwork sheds light on health risks from burn pits
KSAT - Texas
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August 22, 2025
SAN ANTONIO – For one U.S. Army veteran, art is a way to give back. His paintbrush and vision are his new weapons after serving his country during the global war on terrorism. Abraham “Ghost” Cazares served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2008-2016....
US Iraq playbook may guide Israel in Gaza
Shafaq News
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2025-08-22T12:54:26+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Washington Israel could adopt the US military’s “clear, hold, build” strategy used in Iraq as a blueprint for stabilizing Gaza once major combat ends, The Washington Times...
Interview: Estithmar Holding’s Marwan Dimas on ‘Baghdad as a destination’
Campaign Middle East
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August 22, 2025
The property and hospitality landscape in Baghdad is at an inflection point, where macro tailwinds meet structural constraints. Years of underdevelopment have left a supply-demand gap just as a young population accelerates household formation. The...
Iraq aims to attract $250bln in new investments by 2027 - NIC official
Zawya
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Iraq is aiming to attract $250 billion worth of investments over the next two years building on recent inflows of Arab and foreign capital, the spokesperson of its investment promotion agency said. National Investment Commission (NIC) spokesperson...
MEDDAC-J Welcomes New Sgt. Maj. Katie Bledsoe as Chief Medical NCO
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 22, 2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Medical Department Activity–Japan (MEDDAC-J) welcomed Sgt. Maj. Katie Bledsoe as the new Chief Medical Non-Commissioned Officer during an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony held at Camp Zama on August 8. Col. Gary Hughes,...
Iraq’s judiciary issues detailed report on death of Basra doctor Ban Ziyad
Shafaq News
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2025-08-21T07:13:06+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday released an extensive statement addressing public controversy over the death of Dr. Ban Ziyad, a young physician found...
Iraq Plans to Attract $250 Billion in Investments Within Two Years
Jordan News
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August 21, 2025
Iraq is planning to attract investments worth up to $250 billion across various sectors over the next two years. Spokeswoman for Iraq’s National Investment Commission, Hanan Jassim, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “government policies...
The Islamic State’s Origins in Iraq
Utne Reader
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Based on extensive field research and exclusive interviews with IS insiders, Islamic State(The University of California Press, 2015) by Abdel Bari Atwan outlines the group’s leadership structure, as well as its strategies, tactics, and diverse...
Iraq Targets $250bn in New Investments Over Two Years
Iraq Business News
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August 20, 2025
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced plans to attract up to $250 billion in investments over the next two years, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues. NIC spokesperson Hanan...
Iraq's investment story: From security to opportunity
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s improving security conditions, combined with economic policy shifts, are turning the country into an increasingly visible investment destination. Over the past two years, the near elimination of large-scale terrorist...
Iraq-Lebanon security cooperation leads to raid on major Captagon lab
Weekly Blitz
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August 20, 2025
In a significant development underscoring growing regional collaboration against transnational drug networks, Iraq has revealed that intelligence sharing with Lebanon was instrumental in dismantling one of the Middle East’s largest Captagon...
Rabin Medical Center reports genetic disease breakthrough
The Jewish World - New York
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August 21, 2025
Prof. Idit Maya in her laboratory at the Genetics Institute of Rabin Medical Center, Aug. 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of Howard Blas. By HOWARD BLAS JNS If Prof. Idit Maya has her way, countless Jewish families in Israel and around the world will be...
Iraqi court rules Basra psychiatrist's death a 'suicide'
The New Arab
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"In such an environment, where would public trust come from? Legislation and the courts should serve as a refuge for victims and survivors—not a shield for their killers. Only accountability will restore faith in these processes." [photo taken...
Iraq Construction Market Size, Trends, Forecasts, And Market Analysis To 2029 Iraqi Construction Industry Forecasted To Grow By 5.2% In 2025
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Iraq's construction industry is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, fueled by investments in transportation, renewable energy, and tourism. The Iraq Development Fund is set to attract $7 billion to boost key...
RI Veterans: Did you know? 21.08.25 (VIN fees, healthcare, local events, resources) – John A. Cianci
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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August 21, 2025
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer New law waives VIN check fees for veterans and military members Legislation sponsored by Senate Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Walter S. Felag and Rep. Jennifer Boylan to waive the...
Iraq signs agreement with US energy giant Chevron on oil exploration
The National News
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani announced an agreement in principle on Tuesday between the Ministry of Oil and US energy company Chevron. Mr Al Sudani's office said the Heads of Agreement includes four exploration blocks, the...
Iraq faces surge in dust storms from six hotspots
Shafaq News
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2025-08-19T12:22:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq is bracing for a rise in dust and sandstorms after the Green Iraq Observatory identified six major hotspots driving the country’s worsening environmental crisis....
Iraqi cabinet to alleviate Basra water crisis, extends Kurdistan funding
Shafaq News
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2025-08-19T21:31:36+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Tuesday, Iraq’s cabinet held its 33rd regular session, chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reviewing the country’s overall situation and approving a...
Iraq War veteran commemorates 15th anniversary of the war’s end, veteran’s needs
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 19, 2025
The Iraq War ended on this date 15 years ago, but veterans of the Iraq War continue to need health care and mental health supports, addiction treatment, stable employment and housing. Derek Coy is a veteran of Iraq who left the military to devote...
Judge Frank Caprio passes away after health setback
Aleteia
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August 20, 2025
Beloved “nicest judge in the world” turned to faith and community during his long battle with pancreatic cancer. Judge Frank Caprio, affectionately known as “the nicest judge in the world,” has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. What...