(2025-01-24). Russia-Israel researcher Tsurkov 'still alive' in Iraq captivity. newarab.com 
Russian-Israeli researcher Tsurkov was abducted in March 2023 while in Baghdad and is believed to be held by the Iran-linked Iraqi militia Although there has only been o…
(2025-01-24). Iraq amnesty could free prisoners convicted of fighting for IS. newarab.com 
The Iraqi parliament has passed an amnesty law that could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, including Iraqis convicted of A copy of the law seen by Reuters shows that those found guilty of terrorism leading to murder or disability, manslaughter, vandalising government institutions, and r…
(2025-01-24). Iraq unveils massive oil discovery, bolstering global reserves. newarab.com 
In a pivotal development, Mohammed Yassin Hassan, Director General of Midland Oil Company said in a statement, "Under the guidance of the…
(2025-01-24). Five things Friday roundup: Things I've learned living in Babylon. anabaptistworld.org For followers of Christ, living in the shadow of empire is nothing new. The early Christians navigated life within the Roman Empire, interpreting its systems of power through the coded imagery of Babylon — another empire — found in the book of Revelation. Similarly, the early Anabaptists, whose movement began 500 years ago this week, …
(2025-01-23). Iraq parliament passes disputed laws, could allow child marriage. newarab.com 
The legislati…
(2025-01-23). DOJ Halts All Civil Rights Cases Following Trump's Directives. truthout.org The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has directed its Civil Rights Division to halt ongoing litigation and refrain from initiating new cases as President Donald Trump embarks on a purge of federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in his first days in office. This pause comes as Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican lawyer known for advocating conservative causes and serving as the GOP's… |