Iraqi PM says Baghdad-Tehran ties historical
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has described the relations between Iran and Iraq as historical and based on cultural, religious and social commonalities.
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Iran Foreign Ministry summons Iraqi envoy over use of fake name for Persian Gulf
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Baghdad’s Ambassador to Tehran to lodge a strong protest over the use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf in the title of an Arab soccer event hosted by the Iraqi city of Basra.
Yemen: 87 civilians killed by UK and US weapons in just over a year
Oxfam says its analysis of January 2021 to February 2022 underlines need for UK to stop arming Saudi ArabiaAt least 87 civilians were killed by airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen using weapons supplied by the UK and US between January 202…
Biden Deepens Involvement in War by Inviting Ukrainian Troops to U.S. for Weapons Training
Ukrainians will head to Fort Sill in Oklahoma as soon as next week to begin the months-long course to learn how to run a Patriot battery.
MP: Tehran pursuing re-opening of Iran, Saudi embassies ahead of Hajj season
An Iranian lawmaker says the diplomatic apparatus in Tehran is pursuing the re-opening of Iranian and Saudi embassies in the respective countries ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage season in late June.
Biden’s Charm Offensive in Mexico City Is All About the Border
Mexico’s President spoke fondly of Biden before the two shared a sharp exchange over US foreign policy.
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign affairs spokesperson moved to new role
Zhao Lijian’s shift to low-profile department seen by some as a sign of Beijing softening its diplomatic strategyThe face of China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy, Zhao Lijian, has been moved from his role as foreign affairs spokesperson to a low-profile de…
Iran parliament speaker: ‘Misunderstandings’ with Baku cleared
Iran’s parliament speaker says there have been some “misunderstandings” with the Azerbaijan Republic recently that “have been cleared”, adding that he will pay a visit to Baku in the near future.
Brazil Attack Reveals Trump’s Insurrection Strategy Is Now a Blueprint
Bolsonaro emulated Trump for years, including in defeat.
Negotiations on Chagos Islands’ sovereignty face legal challenge
Pre-action letter says talks between UK and Mauritius ‘being held without consulting Chagossian people’A legal attempt has been launched to halt negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, Britain’s last Africa…