Mideast at ‘critical threshold’ in virus numbers: WHO
Over 80 percent of all deaths in the region were reported in five countries — Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — according to WHO
Iraq
Urgent need for more gender-sensitive criminal justice responses for prosecuted ISIL women: UN body
The Analytical Brief finds that the scarcity of data remains a key challenge. Because the systematic collection of gender-disaggregated data is still not the norm.
Has the Relationship of Iraq’s Pro-Iran Factions with Al-Kadhimi Government Reached a Crossroads?
The killing of the commander of the Iranian Quds Force Qassem Soleimani together with the deputy chairman of the Popular Mobilization Committee Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in January 2020 has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the conflict between Iran and the US in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Nigeria commit to OPEC+ deal
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Nigeria underlined their complete commitment to the OPEC+ deal on Monday.
Iraq and its Minorities Face a New Challenge with Coronavirus
It is critical for countries interested in the wellbeing of Iraq and its minorities to redouble their efforts to ensure their survival.
India saves Rs 5,000 crore on filling strategic oil reserves
The storages at Mangalore and Padur were half-empty and there was some space available in Vizag storage as well. These were filled by buying oil from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq.
Saudi pips Iraq as top oil supplier to India in April: trade
Saudi Arabia replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in April after a gap of three months as refiners in Asia’s third largest economy were drawn by deep discounts on Saudi crudes, data obtained from sources showed.
UN helps Iraq overcome bottlenecks in battle against Covid-19
With a global shortage of supplies and equipment to fight the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the UN health agency has assisted in successfully producing urgently needed laboratory items for testing suspected COVID-19 cases in Iraq.
China’s Response to the Killing of Soleimani
By Roie Yellinek The January 3 US drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Qassem
India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in Gulf region: Iran
By PTI India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in the Gulf region as