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World Associated Press Iraq's top court to resume work after president retires amid controversy
Yahoo News
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top court was set to resume work Monday after nine judges who had tendered their resignations in recent weeks returned to work following the retirement of the court’s president and the appointment of a successor. Iraq’s...
Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
The National News
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When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...
The Unfinished Business of Nation Building in Ethiopia and the Conflicted Roles of Its Intellectuals and Scholars
Zehabesha
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Aklog Birara (Dr) February 4. 2022 “In broadening the debate about a country’s trajectory beyond the usual group of elite decision makers, national dialogues offer the potential for meaningful conversation about the underlying drivers of conflict...
Efforts to Examine War Trauma of Former Japanese Soldiers Grow; Medical Records Provide Vital Insight
The Japan News
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June 30, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun The medical records of a private of the Imperial Japanese Army stored at Asai Hospital in Togane, Chiba Prefecture By Kisho Hamada / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 7:00 JST, July 1, 2025 A move has been growing to examine the...
Iraq, South Korea lift their bans on Brazilian chicken exports
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 26, 2025
WORLD – Iraq has officially withdrawn a ban on chicken meat imports from Brazil that was implemented last month following a bird flu case on a commercial farm, according to a statement by Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry. South Korea, which also...
Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia
Knews Kathimerini
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Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war. The Port of Rotterdam is putting plans in place to handle military ships, redirect commercial cargo, and support NATO forces in the event of a conflict with Russia,...
Discover Iraq: Karbala, where memory breathes and future beckons
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News Few places wear their history as openly as Iraq’s Karbala. Each year, during Ashura and Arbaeen, the city fills with black-clad pilgrims mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, who was killed...
Palm Trees: A Natural Defence Against Iraq’s Climate Crisis
Iraq International News Agency
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June 30, 2025
In Iraq, palm trees are a lifeline in the country’s fight against climate change. Ranked among the five countries most vulnerable to extreme heat, water scarcity, and food insecurity, Iraq faces growing environmental threats. Scientists and...
Iraq arrests pro-Iran commentator who claimed radar struck by drone aided Israel
The Times of Israel
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June 25, 2025
Iraqi authorities said they arrested a political commentator on Wednesday over a post alleging that a military radar system struck by a drone had been used to help Israel in its war against Iran. After a court issued a warrant, the Defense...
Tying hospital funds to patient satisfaction
The Times
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Sir, There is a big difference between motivation and financial incentives (“Hospitals’ funds tied to patient satisfaction”, news, Jun 28). Most health and other professionals are primarily motivated by wanting to make a difference in the world...
Alastair Stewart: ‘Grandkids are the best medicine for dementia’
The Times
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Broadcaster Alastair Stewart, 73, grew up in Hampshire, where he still lives. The longest-serving male newscaster in Britain, during 40 years at ITV he presented News at Ten, covered the fall of the Berlin Wall, royal weddings and the Iraq war. He...
Syrian authorities uncover mass grave near Iraq border
Shafaq News
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2025-06-29T22:17:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Deir ez-Zor Syrian authorities have uncovered a mass grave on the outskirts of Deir ez-Zor, a province bordering Iraq, security sources said on Sunday. The discovery was made...
Defense, mental health services prepare emergency plan for veteran care in case of war
NL Times
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June 29, 2025
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is collaborating with several mental health organizations to develop an emergency plan for scaling up psychological care for military personnel and veterans if the Netherlands becomes involved in a war, RTL reports....
Jordan revamps rules of granting citizenship to foreign investors
The National News
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Jordan's move to revamp its Citizenship By Investment programme has opened up more pathways for foreign investors to obtain a passport, but it is unlikely to make an economic impact in the short term, analysts say. Amman will grant Jordanian...
Iraq’s stalled projects: Chronic bottlenecks and new revival efforts
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News/ Iraq’s development landscape remains burdened by more than 1,600 stalled projects, a symbol of long-standing dysfunction that has undermined progress and weakened investor confidence. From abandoned housing complexes to unfinished...
Colleagues at Iran's hospitals remember medical staff killed by Israel
Middle East Eye
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June 29, 2025
Seven medical centres were targeted during Israel's 12-day attack on Iran, which ended with a ceasefire earlier this week. Six of these were in Tehran and one in the west of the country. Valiasr Hospital, Motahari Burn Center, Khatam Hospital,...
Iraq confirms drone attacks on radar systems at military bases
The National News
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At least two radar systems were attacked by unidentified drones on Tuesday early morning at military bases in Iraq, a government spokesman confirmed, while there was no claim of responsibility for the attacks. The first drone hit the radar system...
War veteran: ‘New school site will affect my mental health’
Northern Scot
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June 29, 2025
A father and former soldier claims he is being forced to consider leaving his home because of plans to build a new secondary school. Simeon Crawford, 57, who has lived at War Veterans Cottages, Orchard Road, Forres, for 10 years, is campaigning to...
ISIS terror suspect Saquib Nachan dies in hospital
Hindustan Times
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June 29, 2025
MUMBAI: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, terror suspect from Padgha on the outskirts of Mumbai, died in a Delhi hospital on Saturday. Nachan was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged links to the banned Islamic State of...
"Admitted due to health issues": Tihar jail officials after ISIS terrorist Saquib Nachan dies at hospital
Asianet Newsable
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June 29, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Saquib Nachan, a convicted terrorist linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), died at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi on Saturday while undergoing treatment for health issues, according to Tihar Jail officials. Nachan...