Monthly Archives: August 2022

Iraqi forces apprehended an ISIS leader

On Thursday, the Iraqi security forces arrested an ISIS leader after he returned to the Al-Sharqat district from the Al-Jada’a camp in Nineveh. A security source said, “A security and intelligence detachment in Al-Sharqat, north of Saladin, in cooperation with the citizens, arrested a terrorist who returned from Al-Jada’a camp, …

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WHO recommends Valneva’s COVID vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday recommended the use of French drugmaker Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine. The UN agency also recommended the use of a second booster dose for some individuals at high risk of severe disease. However, that does not constitute a general recommendation of vaccinating all adults, and …

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Iraq’s PMF launches inspection campaign in Tuz Khurmatu

The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) also known as Al-Hashed al-Shaabi launched on Thursday an inspection campaign east of Tuz Khurmatu, Salahuddin Governorate. A statement by the PMF said that the operation covers Kubliq, Qushlan, and Shoraw areas, and aims to pursue ISIS terrorists and destroy their hideouts.

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Fire bombs, other blasts rock Thai Deep South

Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people. The bombings and arson attacks happened after midnight and targeted convenience stores and a gas station across three provinces, lightly injuring at …

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Iraqi leaders concluded a key meeting to end political impasse

The leaders of Iraq’s main political forces on Wednesday concluded a key meeting called in by caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in the presence of President Barham Salih and Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halboosi. The meeting brings together the heads of the entire political spectrum attended by the chair of the …

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