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UNDP primary focus on anti-corruption efforts and Al-Hol camp in Iraq
The United Nations Development Program in Iraq focuses on two projects, one of which provides employment, and the other concerns journalists. It also announces the deadline for the end of the stabilization program for internally displaced persons (IDPs), and indicates that it is supportive of the return of families from......
Threat of mass migration forces Lebanon to suspend passport renewals
Lebanese General Security announced this week that passport renewals would be suspended. The stock of passports will cover only current applicants. As the country’s worsening economic crisis pushes people to flee, the Lebanese government has stopped accepting applications for passport renewals. Fears have been raised that authorities are trying to......
Biden proposes $33 billion to help Ukraine during this war
US President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion for military, economic, and humanitarian assistance – but insisted that the US was not attacking Russia. US lawmakers should approve the deal, which Biden said would aid Ukraine in defending itself. Military aid in excess of $20 billion, economic aid to......
Al-Halbousi discusses Iraqi political developments with UN
The Iraqi Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, discussed today, Thursday, with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the developments of the political situation in the country. Al-Halbousi received the Special Representative of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert. He emphasized the......
Iraqi Ministers discuss Baghdad Civilizations Forum
As part of the ongoing preparations for holding the Forum of Ancient Civilizations in its fifth edition, scheduled for Baghdad in the last quarter of 2022, Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein met on Wednesday with the Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Hassan Nadhim. The two discussed preparations for......
Al-Zamili stresses the need to control the border with Syria
Hakim Al-Zamili, the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraq House of Representatives, said Monday that oil smuggling and terrorist infiltration can be prevented by securing the common borders. In a meeting with the Syrian ambassador to Iraq, Sattam al-Dandanh, in the presence of Representative Ahmed al-Zamili, the First Deputy Speaker......
US has failed to explain its biological military activity in Ukraine – Beijing
China called the U.S. to provide a detailed explanation about its biological military activities in Ukraine. It also called on the U.S. to cease its unilateral opposition to setting up a multilateral mechanism for verifying biological warfare. Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic......
Al-Kadhimi arrives in Anbar to oversee Operation Solid Will
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, commander-in-chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, has arrived in the western areas of the Anbar Governorate to oversee the launch of Operation Solid Will. During the Second Phase, rebel remnants from ISIS will be pursued in the west of the country. As the Prime Minister’s office......
Politicians are asked not to refer to Iraqi judiciary in disputes
The Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) urged political parties and figures not to use its name during disputes. According to the statement, the SJC said that all cases are considered according to the evidence provided and proven in the investigation papers or files. This is regardless of the accused’s occupation......
Ramadan has seen more than 4.2 million pilgrims visit the Grand Mosque
The Tafweej and Crowd Management Department and participating parties have joined forces to ensure the comfort of pilgrims and worshipers while maintaining the safety of the Grand Mosque’s visitors. Under Secretary-General for Tafweej and Crowd Management, Osama bin Mansour Al-Hujaili, said that more than 4.2 million pilgrims were facilitated entry......