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The Largest Kurdish Militant Group, The PKK, Has Disbanded And Burned Its Weapons To Disarm
The disarmament could impact not just Turkey but also Iraq, Syria and Iran, where the PKK has had a presence.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in June 2025.
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Iran Has Fired Missiles At US Military Bases In Qatar And Iraq In Retaliation To The US Bombing Its Nuclear Sites
Iran launched a missile attack towards the largest US military base in the Middle East, the Al Udeid Air Base, in Qatar’s capital Doha and the Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iran.
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Iraq Was Hit By A Huge Sandstorm, Engulfing It In A Haze And Leaving Thousands Struggling To Breathe
Cities were blanketed by heavy dust that turned the sky into a dire orange haze.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2025
Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2025.
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Iraq Has Effectively Legalized Child Marriage
A new law could effectively allow girls as young as nine years old to get married under Shia Islamic law, as it is allowed under certain interpretations.
Women
Iraq Has Passed A Draft Law To Lower The Age Of Consent From 18 To Just 9
The proposed law is supported by Iraq’s ruling parties and would effectively legalize child marriage.
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This Iraqi Woman Is Training Girls In Karate To Defend Themselves And Punching Down Gender Norms
30-year-old Noor Salman started training as way of self-defense.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in April 2024.
Women
This Iraqi Woman TikToker Has Been Shot Dead In Front Of Her Home
Om Fahad was known for her videos posing and dancing to pop music but she still sparked controversy in Iraq because of her tight clothing.
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Iraq Has Passed A Law Making Same-Sex Relationships A Crime
Under the new law, people can be jailed for 10 to 15 years for being in a same-sex relationship.
Activism
Millions Of People Around The World Are Holding Massive Protests Calling For A Ceasefire In Gaza
From the streets of London to Islamabad, Istanbul to Tokyo, millions of people around the world are holding demonstrating in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.