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Published on May 13, 2025

In pics: Lalish Temple in Lalish, Iraq

This photo taken on May 12, 2025 shows Lalish Temple, which is considered as the main temple of the Yazidi religion, in Lalish, Duhok province, northern Iraq. The Yazidis are an Iraqi ethnic and religious minority. In 2014, when Islamic State (IS) …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 13, 2025

Syria’s Sharaa to miss upcoming Arab Summit in Iraq

Syria’s interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will not attend the upcoming Arab summit scheduled to be held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, later this month, the Syrian presidency has said. In a statement issued yesterday, the presidency said the Syrian …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2025

34th Arab League Summit to be held in Baghdad, Iraq

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 13, 2025

Syria’s new ruler skips Iraq summit after firestorm over invitation

Syria’s delegation to Saturday’s summit will be headed by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, state-owned Ekhbariya TV reported, without providing a reason for Sharaa’s absence. The summit is expected to focus on Gaza reconstruction and the Palestinian …

Source: Iran Front Page - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 13, 2025

Syria: President Sharaa skips Iraq summit amid controversy over past militancy

Daijiworld Media Network- Baghdad Baghdad, May 13: In a move that has stirred fresh diplomatic ripples across the Middle East, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the upcoming Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Syrian state media confirmed on …

Source: Daijiworld News - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

Syrian President Sharaa Backs Out Of Iraq Summit After Controversy Over Invitation

Home syria Syrian President Sharaa Backs Out Of Iraq Summit After Controversy Over Invitation Syria's delegation to Saturday's summit will be headed by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, state-owned Ekhbariya TV reported, without providing a reason …

Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2025

New War Film 'Warfare' Brings Brutal Realism to the Iraq War

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For those who enjoy war-themed films, Warfare is now showing in cinemas this week. The film is directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, a former Navy SEAL. Garland and Mendoza co-wrote and directed the film based on their own military …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

Syrian leader to skip Arab Summit in Iraq after protests

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 13, 2025

Journalist deaths in Gaza surpass all previous wars except Iraq

Home Regional Journalist deaths in Gaza surpass all previous wars except Iraq FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in any other conflict over the past 160 years, except for the Iraq war, according to a report from Cost of War, …

Source: Famagusta Gazette - Center-left
Published on May 13, 2025

UK Special Forces Veterans Reveal Shocking War Crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Over 30 former UK Special Forces operatives have provided eyewitness testimony detailing alleged war crimes committed during missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the unlawful killings of civilians, detainees, and children. In a panorama …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate