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The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Migrant returns deal struck with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boat Channel crossings

The deal will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers, the Home Office said

Evening Standard

Government strikes returns deal with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boats

The agreement signed during a visit to the UK by Iraq’s deputy prime minister will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers.

The Independent UK

Government signs deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants in latest bid to deter small boats

It comes after an £800,000 deal last year with Baghdad to help the country crack down on smuggling networks

The Independent UK

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Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Experts warn that the water crisis in the country’s south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action.

Al Jazeera

Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory

Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.

Euronews

Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory

Lebanese army discovered a factory in the eastern Bekaa Valley with large amounts of the addictive stimulant inside.

Al Jazeera

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?

Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.

Al Jazeera

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Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition.

The Conversation

Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul

The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more.

Al Jazeera

Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by Islamic State

Iraqi officials have begun excavating a suspected mass grave left by the Islamic State extremist group

The Independent UK

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

International Business Times

Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police

Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month

The Independent UK

Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

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Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls...

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Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

Barchart

Crude Prices Fall on Concern Tariff Policies Will Slow Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0336 (-1.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today. Dollar strength is undercutting crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns...

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Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude...

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Crude Prices Supported by President Trump's Threats to Sanction Russian Energy

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is +0.56 (+0.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0183 (+0.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's rally today to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude prices after the...

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Roll Call

Jared Golden’s first job on the Hill? Working for Susan Collins - Roll Call

The Marine Corps veteran is serving his fourth term as a Democrat. But he started out as a staffer for Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.50 (+3.75%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0738 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged Tuesday, with crude posting a 2-week high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies...

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Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Support Crude Oil

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +0.97 (+1.45%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0399 (+1.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today added to Monday's rally and posted fresh 1-week highs. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies are supporting crude prices after...

The Independent UK

Iraq's prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay

The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years

Barchart

Crude Oil Sharply Higher on Concerns About Tighter Global Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Monday closed up +1.55 (+2.38%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0388 (+1.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday to 1-week highs. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies boosted crude prices Monday after President Trump...

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Crude Oil Rallies as President Trump Imposes a New Deadline on Russia

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +1.34 (+2.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0328 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are up sharply at 1-week highs. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies are lifting crude prices today after President Trump...

The Conversation

Yazidi genocide victims offered glimmer of hope for justice – but challenges remain

A French national called Sonia Mejri will stand trial for her alleged involvement in crimes committed against the Yazidi community, a Paris court ruled in early July. Mejri is accused of having joined the Islamic State (IS) group’s so-called caliphate in Iraq and Syria, and participating in its genocidal campaign…

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