Iraq

Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national ‘Sovereignty Days’ as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.
Published On 29 Sep 2026
From: NewsFeed
US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades
Published On 29 Sep 2026
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From: Inside Story
Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?
Published On 29 Sep 2026
Video Duration 27 minutes 25 seconds 27:25
Flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf resumes amid US aviation sanctions
Published On 28 Sep 2026
Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
Published On 28 Sep 2026
Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights
Published On 26 Sep 2026
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Published On 26 Sep 2026
From: Inside Story
Will Turkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?
Published On 25 Sep 2026
Video Duration 28 minutes 20 seconds 28:20
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Published On 25 Sep 2026

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Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.

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Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US secretary of state’s warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.

Iran cancels Baghdad, Muscat flights as US aviation sanctions take effect

Iran official says Baghdad and Muscat airports will not accept Iranian flights from midnight on Wednesday.

Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as tensions with US rise

Pakistani interior minister’s trip to Tehran is his sixth and comes as Islamabad, Doha seek to revive diplomacy with US.

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Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean

US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 attacks in 24 hours

The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.

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‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs

Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.

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China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.

Iran war updates: Trump mulls Tehran’s ‘annihilation’ as combat roils Yemen

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Israel launches air attacks across southern Lebanon

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