Day: October 27, 2022

Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday ending over a year of deadlock, but still faces many challenges. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,52, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well as minister of labour and social affairs, will head the new government. Sundai’s picks for 21 ministries passed during a parliament… Read More Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

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U.S. annouces plans to scrap development of sea-launched nuclear missiles

The United States will stop developing nuclear-armed sea launched cruise missiles, Pentagon documents released on Thursday said, despite senior military officials publicly recommending keeping it. The decision to cancel the submarine-launched cruise missile could help President Joe Biden address calls from fellow Democrats to scale back America’s nuclear arsenal without sacrificing major components of its… Read More U.S. annouces plans to scrap development of sea-launched nuclear missiles

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge following Shi’ite shrine attack

Iran’s supreme Leader vowed on Thursday to retaliate against those threatening the country’s security after the massacre of Shi’ite pilgrims, an assault claimed by Islamic State which threatens to inflame tensions amid widespread anti-government protests. In a statement read on state TV, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants “will surely be punished” and called on… Read More Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge following Shi’ite shrine attack

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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Iran Shi’ite shrine

The militant group Islamic State said it carried out an attack on a Shi’ite Muslim shrine in Iran on Wednesday which killed 15 people, escalating tensions in a country reeling from a wave of protests and prompting warnings of a response from Tehran. Iranian officials said they had arrested a gunman who carried out the… Read More Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Iran Shi’ite shrine

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