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Opinion | 14 Years On, The Arab Spring Morphs Into An Islamic Winter
All that one can safely say at this stage about the impact of the Arab Spring phenomenon is that it has shown a harsh mirror to the various stakeholders and made them aware of the limits of their respective powers.
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Antony Blinken Meets Iraq PM In Unannounced Stop On Syria Crisis Tour: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Iraq's prime minister on Friday in an unannounced visit as he seeks to coordinate a regional approach to Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
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Iraq's Population Rises To 45.4 Million As First Census Held In Over 30 Years
Iraq's population has risen to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a national census, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Monday.
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38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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Video: Israel's Air Defence System In Action To Intercept Iranian Missiles
Iran has attacked Israel with missiles and rockets today after tensions escalated in West Asia following artillery and air strikes on Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Shia militant outfit and a strong ally of Iran.
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Israel's Bombing Campaign In Lebanon - An Analysis Through Satellite Data
Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based Shia militant group has lost its chief in Israeli air strikes in the capital Beirut. The Israel Defence Forces have moved the conflict north and have vowed to uproot Hezbollah's political and military arsenal.
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ISIS Is No Longer A Threat, Says Iraq PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that the Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq and dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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28 Pakistani Pilgrims Killed After Bus Overturns, Catches Fire In Iran
At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq for a Shiite Muslim ritual were killed as their bus crashed in central Iran, state media reported early Wednesday.
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Indian Envoy Assures Support To Bring Back Body Of Citizen Killed In Oman Mosque Shooting
An Indian national was killed and three others were injured in a rare shooting attack by the Islamic State terrorist group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital Muscat that claimed six lives, mostly foreigners.
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US Begins Talks With Iraq On Withdrawing Foreign Troops
Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a first round of talks on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
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Iraq Wants Quick Exit Of US Troops, Says PM Amid Gaza War Spillover
Iraq wants a quick and orderly negotiated exit of U.S-led military forces from its soil but has not set a deadline, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said, describing their presence as destabilising amid regional spillover from the Gaza war.
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Blinken Says Threats From Iran-Backed Terrorists "Totally Unacceptable"
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Sunday following a trip to the occupied West Bank earlier in the day. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani met Blinken.
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Eid Milad-Un Nabi 2023: When And Why Is The Festival Celebrated
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated on different days by the Shia and the Sunni sects.
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World's Largest Annual Pilgrimage Ends In Iraq, 2.5 Crore Shia Muslims Take Part
The Arba'een, a pilgrimage observed by the Shia Muslim community, concluded in Iraq's Karbala on Wednesday.
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Opinion | 14 Years On, The Arab Spring Morphs Into An Islamic Winter
All that one can safely say at this stage about the impact of the Arab Spring phenomenon is that it has shown a harsh mirror to the various stakeholders and made them aware of the limits of their respective powers.
-
Antony Blinken Meets Iraq PM In Unannounced Stop On Syria Crisis Tour: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Iraq's prime minister on Friday in an unannounced visit as he seeks to coordinate a regional approach to Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
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Iraq's Population Rises To 45.4 Million As First Census Held In Over 30 Years
Iraq's population has risen to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a national census, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Monday.
-
38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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Video: Israel's Air Defence System In Action To Intercept Iranian Missiles
Iran has attacked Israel with missiles and rockets today after tensions escalated in West Asia following artillery and air strikes on Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Shia militant outfit and a strong ally of Iran.
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Israel's Bombing Campaign In Lebanon - An Analysis Through Satellite Data
Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based Shia militant group has lost its chief in Israeli air strikes in the capital Beirut. The Israel Defence Forces have moved the conflict north and have vowed to uproot Hezbollah's political and military arsenal.
-
ISIS Is No Longer A Threat, Says Iraq PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that the Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq and dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues.
-
Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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28 Pakistani Pilgrims Killed After Bus Overturns, Catches Fire In Iran
At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq for a Shiite Muslim ritual were killed as their bus crashed in central Iran, state media reported early Wednesday.
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Indian Envoy Assures Support To Bring Back Body Of Citizen Killed In Oman Mosque Shooting
An Indian national was killed and three others were injured in a rare shooting attack by the Islamic State terrorist group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital Muscat that claimed six lives, mostly foreigners.
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US Begins Talks With Iraq On Withdrawing Foreign Troops
Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a first round of talks on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
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Iraq Wants Quick Exit Of US Troops, Says PM Amid Gaza War Spillover
Iraq wants a quick and orderly negotiated exit of U.S-led military forces from its soil but has not set a deadline, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said, describing their presence as destabilising amid regional spillover from the Gaza war.
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Blinken Says Threats From Iran-Backed Terrorists "Totally Unacceptable"
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Sunday following a trip to the occupied West Bank earlier in the day. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani met Blinken.
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Eid Milad-Un Nabi 2023: When And Why Is The Festival Celebrated
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated on different days by the Shia and the Sunni sects.
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World's Largest Annual Pilgrimage Ends In Iraq, 2.5 Crore Shia Muslims Take Part
The Arba'een, a pilgrimage observed by the Shia Muslim community, concluded in Iraq's Karbala on Wednesday.
