World July 19, 2023 Iraq demolishes historic 300-year-old religious minaret for bizarre reason, sparking outcry Officials in Basra, Iraq, decided to tear down a three-century-old religious minaret, prompting backlash from some residents who argued the city's reasoning was not sufficient.
Iraq July 7, 2023 Iraq opens investigation into kidnapping of Israeli-Russian citizen who has been missing for months An investigation has been opened into the kidnapping of an Israeli-Russian citizen who has been missing for months. Elizabeth Tsurkov is reportedly still alive.
Israel July 5, 2023 Princeton doctoral student last heard from in March kidnapped by Iran-backed militia in Iraq: Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Israeli Princeton doctoral student who went missing in March was kidnapped in Iraq by an Iran-backed militia.
Iraq June 30, 2023 Thousands of protesters rally across Iraq for a 2nd day to condemn the burning of a Quran in Sweden Protests continued for a second day in Iraq over the burning of a Quran in Sweden. Some called on Iraqi authorities to expel the Swedish ambassador.
Media June 29, 2023 USA Today omits Biden’s viral ‘losing the war in Iraq’ gaffe from coverage of remarks about Putin USA Today didn't include President Biden’s latest blunder in its coverage, ignoring a claim that Russia's Vladimir Putin is currently "losing the war in Iraq."
Iraq June 28, 2023 Biden tells reporters Putin is 'clearly losing the war in Iraq' in latest gaffe: 'Totally lost the plot' President Biden was blasted on Twitter after saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing the "war in Iraq."
Iraq June 26, 2023 Iraqi residents turn to natural remedies as health care becomes unaffordable Residents in Iraq are struggled to afford pharmaceutical products. The high costs of prescriptions have caused many residents to turn to natural remedies as a cheaper alternative.
Air Force June 22, 2023 Elite Air Force operators brace for uncertain future as Pentagon pulls plug on A-10 Warthog fleet The U.S. Air Force will cut personnel assigned to its elite Tactical Air Control Party career field nearly in half as the service looks to continue retiring the A-10 Warthog.
Joe Biden June 9, 2023 Biden repeats false claim son Beau died in Iraq, incorrectly states he ran for president while vice president President Biden repeated his previous false claim that his son, Beau, died while serving in Iraq, as well as incorrectly said he ran for president while serving as vice president.
Iran June 8, 2023 Biden administration under fire for Iran nuke and hostage deal that could net regime billions Reports claim a controversial nuclear and hostage deal between Iran’s regime and the U.S. is just around the corner. The plan could inject as much as $17 billion into Iranian coffers.
Media May 23, 2023 Biden draws criticism as he repeats false claim that son Beau died in Iraq: 'Continued mangling of the truth' President Joe Biden falsely claimed that his son Beau died in Iraq, according to a video from the New York Post, repeating allegations that he also made in 2022.