From smoke pit to stage: American Hitmen honor service with Kuwait concert

Band taking a picture with another person (Andrew Lightsey IV) Bright lights, high energy, and rock music filled the night at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on the night of Sept. 26, 2025. Soldiers huddled under the stars and surrounded the Morale,...

President Donald Trump Declared in 'Exceptional Health' Following Routine Checkup at Walter Reed

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald J. Trump, at 79 years old, has been officially pronounced in "exceptional health" by his physician after undergoing a comprehensive medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,...

Armenia is among  the top 5 countries with high levels of anger in  the population, according to Gallup

ArmInfo. Armenia is among the top five countries with high levels of anger levels in the population, according to Gallup's inaugural report on the state of the world's emotional health, analyzed in 144 countries. "Anger was highest in Chad,...

Toxic Datura plant spreads across Iraq’s al-Anbar

2025-10-12T05:54:05+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Al-Anbar A poisonous plant known as “Datura” has spread across large areas of al-Habbaniyah district in Iraq’s al-Anbar province, sparking alarm among residents after reports...

Iraq security roundup: ISIS members killed, fratricide, and food violations

2025-10-09T21:01:25+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on October 9, 2025. - Brother Kills Sibling (Diyala) A man ran over his brother in front of...

Seeds of Change: Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Equitable Food and Health Futures with Support from Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub

Salma Tammam, Founder & CEO of Reme-D In a world where millions still lack access to basic healthcare and nutritious food, change is being written not in policy papers or boardrooms, but by women entrepreneurs building solutions at the heart of...

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and GE Vernova Host Future-focused Energy Workshop

Senior government and industry experts attend “Pathways to Meeting Iraq’s Energy Demand” Minister of Electricity Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadhil presents keynote highlighting progress and opportunities Agenda highlights advanced technologies and...

Hamas thanks Donald Trump for ceasefire deal but says Tony Blair is NOT welcome in Gaza because he 'destroyed Iraq and Afghanistan'

Hamas has thanked Donald Trump for his 'personal efforts' in bringing forward a ceasefire agreement with Israel but voiced concerns over some aspects of the deal. A Peace plan brokered by the US President came into effect at noon local time (10am...

Iraq opens first specialized burns hospital in Diyala

2025-10-09T08:27:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Diyala Iraq’s Ministry of Health on Thursday inaugurated the country’s first hospital in Diyala province dedicated to treating burn injuries. Health Ministry spokesperson...

What Comes Next for the Children of Gaza and Israel?

Hello, MindSite News readers. In this edition, we mark the negotiated ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages — and think about the long road ahead for rebuilding Gaza and addressing the profound mental health needs of Palestinian...

Erbil sets stage to end international ban on Iraqi horses

2025-10-10T21:38:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Erbil The seventh edition of the Kurdistan Purebred Arabian Horse Championship opened on Friday at the Erbil International Equestrian Club, drawing leading riders and...

Bronxville Rotary October Event to Support Veterans Rebuilding Life

By Susan Johnson, Bronxville Rotary Oct. 14, 2025: The Bronxville Rotary is holding its 2025 gala on Friday October 17th at Siwanoy to raise funds for Veterans Rebuilding Life, a nonprofit started to eliminate veteran suicide after the war in Iraq...

Rep. Seth Moulton to challenge Sen. Edward Markey for Mass. seat

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in next year’s Senate race, arguing it's time for the party to embrace a new generation of...

Iron gates & pirate names: How Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling family built a $100 million portfolio of US real estate

This story is based on an investigation by Zack Kopplin and Kevin Hall for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Delaware-based lawyer Jonathon Moore received a request in 2007 from an associate of a real estate investor scooping...

Iraq signs Majoon oilfield development agreement with ExxonMobil

Iraq on Wednesday signed an agreement with the US energy company ExxonMobil to develop a major oilfield in the country's south, as Baghdad pushes to expand its hydrocarbons capacity. The deal to develop the Majnoon oilfield marks a “significant...

Israel, the US, and the New Aerial Imperialism

Yves here. Juan Cole contends that Israel, operating as a US airbase with a country appended, is the vehicle for the two nations practicing aerial imperialism in the Middle East. But I wonder if this particular embodiment is approaching its...

Iraqi MP disqualified from elections after criticism of Iran-backed militias

An outspoken independent candidate known for his criticism of Iran-backed militias has been disqualified from Iraq's national elections next month, fuelling fears for political freedom. Sajad Salim, a member of parliament and a former activist in...

Seth Moulton says he’s running against Ed Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat

Massachusetts, get ready for a Senate primary battle. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 46, has announced that he will be challenging U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, 79, next year. “We’re in a crisis, and with everything we learned last election, I just don’t believe...

Turkey lifts ban on Iraq's Sulaymaniyah airport amid PKK peace process

Turkey has agreed to lift the flight ban it placed on Iraq's Sulaymaniyah International Airport more than two years ago over alleged Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) activity in the area, flag carrier Turkish Airlines and Iraq's Kurdistan region...

Baxter Health welcomes Joel McMasters, MD, Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Share This Article Baxter Health is proud to welcome Joel McMasters, MD, to our medical staff as a board-certified anesthesiologist. Dr. McMasters brings over 25 years of clinical and military anesthesiology experience, having served in academic,...