Iraq
Iraq begins first nationwide population census in decades
The move is aimed at modernising data collection.
Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for second day
It comes after an attack on the premises of a key defence company which killed at least five people.
Iraq’s Kurdish region goes to polls amid concerns over economy and infighting
The primary competitors are the two dominant Kurdish parties: the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).
Israel steps up bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon on eve of October 7 anniversary
Israel is still battling Hamas in Gaza nearly a year after its October 7 attack, and has opened a new front against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Turkish drone shot down by Iraqi air defences over northern city of Kirkuk
The incident has raised concerns amid the already volatile security situation in the region.
Israeli air strikes target Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets to avenge killing
Both sides halted the heavy exchange of fire by mid-morning, signalling no immediate further escalation.
At least 36 dead in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan
The accidents on Sunday happened days after 28 Pakistani pilgrims were killed in a bus crash in neighbouring Iran while heading to Iraq.
After walking their own Way of the Cross, Iraq’s Christians are rebuilding in their homeland
Iraqi Christians are rebuilding their lives 10 years after fleeing Islamic State writes Tyrone native, Regina Lynch, executive president of the international charity, Aid to the Church in Need
IS assaults on track to double in Iraq and Syria, US defence chiefs say
A total of 153 attacks in both countries were recorded in the first six months of 2024.
Kuwait hostages threaten Government and British Airways with legal action
More than 300 people on board British Airways Flight 149 were detained by Iraqi troops on August 2 1990.