The views of today’s young Americans should concern Israelis, says Marc Lynch The post Will Israel always have America’s backing? appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
Theories and concepts of peace have long been scientifically and empirically developed and proven. They […] The post Past and future peace appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Iraqi Christian Ashur Sarnaya was traveling late to his apartment in Lyon, France. While in his wheelchair, he started a livestream on TikTok, sharing his faith in Arabic. When he reached his apartment building, an unknown perpetrator stabbed him in the neck. Sarnaya, 45, later died from cardiac arrest. Sarnaya and his sister fled Iraq in 2014 after the Islamic State group threatened Sarnaya for his Christian beliefs. He and his sister settled in Lyon, France.| The Roys Report
Bashar Matti Warda reflects on founding, growth, and future of institution born amid ISIS invasion. On December 8, 2015, in a city in northern Iraq, 11 students began taking classes in a new university, born amid terror, war, and fear – and one of the most dramatic persecutions of Christians to be seen in modern […] The post Iraqi Archbishop: At Catholic University in Erbil, people “breathe Christ through equality, respect, dignity, and service.” appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
In the summer of 2014, Yohana Al-Zebbaree was a 12-year-old boy when his world turned upside down. From his home in Duhok, a city in northern Iraq, he recalls the whispers spreading across neighborhoods: ISIS was moving closer. “There was this huge scare,” said Al-Zebbaree, a Chaldean Catholic who is now 23. “I remember the […] The post Giving Hope to Youth: Catholic University in Iraq Celebrates 10 Years appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
A professor of physics in Iraq was permanently dismissed last week after a government investigation found he orchestrated a massive fraudulent publishing scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars paid into his bank account by unwitting researchers, documents obtained by Retraction Watch show. The scam included a deal between a prominent association of Iraqi academics … Continue reading Exclusive: Iraqi physicist fired by ministry over massive publishing scam| Retraction Watch
In Kurdistan, innovators are reinventing agriculture with hydroponics and AI, creating climate-friendly solutions for food security and resilience| Ideas Beyond Borders
Across the MENA region, governments are imposing internet shutdowns during student exams. Read our exam shutdown report card and join the call for governments to keep this academic year free of internet shutdowns. The post #NoExamShutdown: lessons for the new academic year appeared first on Access Now.| Access Now
Sarnaya and his sister fled Iraq in 2014 after the Islamic State group threatened Sarnaya for his Christian beliefs.| International Christian Concern - Giving hope to persecuted Christians since ...
“What once was meant to be silenced has become a proclamation: Faith has survived, and hope is stronger than death.” Christians who survived jihadist attacks in northern Iraq have come together to celebrate a major festival, which will proclaim that Faith is still alive in the region. From September 9-13, 2025, Christians from across the […] The post Iraq: Ecumenical festival points to future for persecuted Church appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
From Gaza’s embattled journalists to Iraq’s ambitious new trade corridor, August was a month of defining shifts across the Middle East. Here’s a look at the stories that captured the most attention.| Ideas Beyond Borders
IBB President Faisal al-Mutar shares his journey from Iraq to the U.S. and why investing in ideas, not weapons, is key to lasting change.| Ideas Beyond Borders
An Iraqi pleaded for his life to President Donald Trump. A longtime New Yorker, born in Syria, wondered how he would get home from a trip abroad.| AP News
The U.S. state has a history of interventions against Iran to set up a pliant regime for imperialist ends. An examination reveals that the U.S. state wishes to impose a neo-colonial dictatorship on the Iranian people.| Liberation School – Revolutionary Marxism for a new generation of fighters
Erbil is a city that combines a rich historical background with contemporary living, exemplified by Qazuan Restaurant, famous for its genuine Kurdish dishes. An impromptu lunch with coworkers turne…| Indrosphere
From Syria’s warlords scrambling for power to Afghan entrepreneurs defying the Taliban, July was a month where real stories broke through the noise.| Ideas Beyond Borders
After decades of armed struggle, the PKK is laying down its weapons and beginning a new nonviolent chapter in the Kurdish movement.| Waging Nonviolence
In Iraq, I discovered that tea is far more than a mere beverage; it’s a profound ritual, a sanctuary, and a quiet testament to resilience, much as it is in India. From the timeless charm of B…| Indrosphere
Sibaram Das reflects on his visit to Lalish, the holiest site of the Yazidis in Iraq, exploring the interconnectedness of history, migration, and spirituality. He draws parallels between Yazidism a…| Indrosphere
From Palestine to Iraq, from Lebanon to Syria and Afghanistan, seven women recount how foreign powers promised liberation—only to deliver devastation, blood, and betrayal.| Untold Mag
Washington Kurdish Institute | July 9, 2025 Iraq’s Kurdish population has endured a tragic history of persecution at the hands of central authorities. During…| Washington Kurdish Institute
The lesson from Baghdad to Buffalo is the same: If you don't fix the fundamentals, no amount of tariff tinkering will bring back prosperity.| Reason.com
Iraq (Iraq proper, Baghdad Iraq or Southern Iraq, as you might call it) and Iraqi Kurdistan are destinations that are dear to our heart, having been doing| Young Pioneer Tours
The unprovoked aggression by the fading US empire and its proxy Israel and its European lackeys has accelerated the end of the evil empire. The post Will Iran Be the Last Nail in the Coffin of the Satanic West? appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Jeffrey A. Friedman, Dartmouth College 3 July 2025 | PDF: http://issforum.org/to/RE131 | Website: rjissf.org | X: @HDiplo Editor: Diane Labrosse Commissioning Editor: Daniel R. Hart Production Editor…| H-Diplo|RJISSF
A recent article from The Independent reveals that ancient ridges and canals in Southern Iraq, previously attributed to an agricultural system, were likely built using slave labor, particularly by …| Indrosphere
Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, boasts a rich culinary scene, particularly at Kebab Farouq Jaafar in Iskan, renowned for its delectable kebabs. During a memorable lunch with col…| Indrosphere
In December 2023, I visited Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where I experienced its vibrant culture and culinary delights. A special highlight was discovering Qazwan, a traditio…| Indrosphere
Discover the major seaports in Iraq and learn about their role in trade. Get free quotes and find the best freight forwarders for shipping your cargo.| ShipHub
For May, in which Greece has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Iraq, Myanmar and Syria.| NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence| Responsible Statecraft
Explore these vintage Nowruz postage stamps from Iraq to Tajikistan and how different countries celebrate the arrival of spring!| Ajam Media Collective
In August 2007, I embarked on my first flight into Baghdad, experiencing a nerve-wracking corkscrew descent designed for safety amidst conflict. Arriving in a war-torn city, I was there to help tra…| Indrosphere
Forced to flee their home in 2014, Salima and Saliha spent years in displacement before rebuilding their lives in Al-Baghdadi, Anbar. With training, financial support, and psychosocial care, they restarted their small shop, regaining stability and hope.| Welthungerhilfe.de - Für eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armut
The Senate rejected a measure to protect veteran toxic exposure benefits which vet groups say are a “signal” for larger potential cuts.| Task & Purpose
Ukraine post on biolabs NATO UN claim don't exist. More pertinent today than in 2022. Much on Nazi human experiments in Fort Detrick. The post Ukraine: Nazis, NATO, Biolabs, Russia & Syria appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Israel has bombed Syria again: A Damascus neighborhood and a military barracks. Israel murdered one SAA soldier, and wounded seven others. The post Israel Murders Syrian Soldier in Syria, Wounds Others appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Israel bombs a house in western Damascus countryside from over the occupied Syrian Golan three days after its massacre bombing in Homs. The post Israel Bombs Damascus Western Countryside Destroying a House appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Zionist Biden junta bombed Syria and Iraq to save project Israel and the Zionist anti-Christ project as the empire of evil is crumbling. The post Zionist Biden Bombs Syria and Iraq for Israel and ISIS Proxies appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Israel bombed southern Damascus murdering three Syrians and injuring a day after a US Army base was bombed eliminating dozens of US soldiers. The post Israel Bombs Southern Damascus Murdering and Injuring Syrians appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Israel bombs the Syrian Capital Damascus murdering four IRGC anti-terrorism military advisors and inflicting wide-scale material damage. The post Israel Bombs Damascus Murdering IRGC anti-Terrorism Advisors appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
IRGC retaliates to the terrorist attacks in Kerman and Rask by bombing Israel's Mossad base in Kurdistan, Iraq, and ISIS in Idlib, Syria. The post IRGC Bombs Israel’s Spy Base in Kurdistan Iraq, ISIS Dens in Idlib appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
US-sponsored ISIS (ISIL - Daesh) attacks are on the rise in the Syrian open desert, commits a massacre against a bus near Tadmor (Palmyra) The post ISIS Attack Kills and Injures 21 Syrian Soldiers, SAA Retaliates appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
NATO-sponsored Israel bombs Damascus countryside and NATO-sponsored Al Qaeda Levant bombs Aleppo and Idlib countryside murdering civilians. The post Losing in Gaza, Israel Bombs Damascus, Al Qaeda Bombs Aleppo appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Israel bombed Syrian sites in Aleppo and Al Bukamal hours after bombing southern Syria, Syrian Resistance retaliates against US Army bases. The post Israel and the USA Bomb Syrian Sites in Al-Bukamal and Aleppo appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Tunisian authorities arrested dozens of former Muslim Brotherhood government officials on charges of transfering terrorists to Syria. The post Tunisian Authorities Detain Dozens of Ennahda Officials for Terror appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
US President Joe Biden is offering his frenemy Netanyahu a way out of the trouble the latter brought onto Israel and the USA in Gaza. The post What Does Washington Offer that Netanyahu Refuses? appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
The US Israel evil alliance escalates the level of its war crimes bombs the outskirts of Sayyidah Zaynab in the southern Damacus countryside. The post Israel Bombs Syria for the Fifth Time in Thirty-Four Days appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
In the heart of Al Diwaniyah, Walaa Fayez’s library offers a space for learning, reflection, and community connection in southern Iraq| Ideas Beyond Borders
A federal jury has just found military contractor CACI responsible for its part in Abu Ghraib abuse, in a ruling being called “exceptional in every sense of the term.”| FAIR
2020 was the most stressful year in recent history. A record-high 40% of adults worldwide said they experienced stress during a lot of the previous day.| Gallup.com
Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan, hosts the Erbil Citadel, one of the oldest inhabited sites globally. Inside its ancient walls, Machko Chai Khana tea house offers a cozy atmosphere and traditional …| Indrosphere
The ministry said in a statement that they were imprisoned in different provinces of Iraq for six months due to a lack of legal documents.| Ariana News
Something strange can be found in the deep deserts of the world. Odd, crescent shaped… The post Desert Kites: Prehistoric Geoglyphs of the Old World appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The bustling streets of Erbil, Kurdistan, were filled with the aroma of sizzling meats and freshly baked bread. Among the culinary delights, the Chapli Kebab, a gem of Pashtun cuisine, stood out. P…| Indrosphere
World Anti-Doping Agency says US allows athletes in Olympics to cheat, using prohibited drugs, hypocritically criticizing Russia and China| Geopolitical Economy Report
The Iraq-Turkey-Europe “Development Road Project”, a strategic economic corridor that would connect southern Iraqi ports with European markets, is viewed by Iran as a threat...| Gulf International Forum
For May, in which Mozambique has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Iraq, Israel/Palestine and South Sudan.| NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
For February, in which Guyana has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Iraq, Israel/Palestine and Yemen.| NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
Bush II was actually the disastrous presidency that current liberals claim that Trump is. The enormity of the Iraq War fiasco alone boggles the mind. The trillions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of lives, and the social trust that was wasted and stolen by that lie. Trillions and trillions of dollars were pissed away; they could have paved the streets in gold here with all that; free college or free meds for every fat Boomer smoking cigs in an Indian casino, border wall too, I don’t know,...| Tanner Hauser
The US Army continues stealing Syrian oil, smuggles an 45 additional tankers loaded with stolen Syrian oil into its bases in northern Iraq.| Syria News
