US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Was Abducted in Iraq, Officials Say
The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.
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A foreign journalist was abducted in Iraq, the country’s interior ministry says.
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Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns
An economic simulation warned that the region’s economy could lose more than $190 billion in just one month, and that Gulf states that have often bankrolled reconstruction efforts will be less able to help.
Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed grou…
Iraq Summons U.S. Diplomat After Attack on Military Base
The attack came a day after a separate strike on the same base, which hosts units viewed by the United States as allies of Iran.
Investigators Seek Answers in Attacks on Jewish Sites in Europe
Attacks on schools and property in several countries have Jewish communities on edge, amid suspicions that Iran is behind the violence.
Canada, NATO allies pull military mission from Iraq after Iran attacks
NATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.
French IS member convicted of genocide for atrocities against Yazidis
Sabri Essid also found guilty of crimes against humanity after harrowing evidence from women enslaved by jihadistA French member of Islamic State has been convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for atrocities committed against Yazidis in a h…
NATO Pulls Last Military Trainers From Iraq Amid Strikes From Iran
The NATO mission, created in 2018, trained and advised Iraqi forces. Iraq is among the countries facing retaliatory attacks from the U.S.-Israeli war.
Father of killed US military member disputes Hegseth’s claim he said to ‘finish’ the job in Iran
Defense secretary had said relatives of service members killed in refueling tanker crash told him ‘do not stop until the job is done’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe father of a US military member killed …