How ISIS-K leader forged one of Islamic State's most fearsome groups: Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29-year-old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State ...
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
How ISIS-K leader forged one of Islamic State's most fearsome groups: Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29-year-old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State ...
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Iraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media: Iraq signed a 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, with pumping rates of up to 50 million cubic ...
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Heavenly Purim treats at this Iraqi Jewish confectionery are a window into a bygone era
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PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is hopeful that Anwar Ibrahim will serve a second term as prime minister.
“Now he is in his first term ... Show more
Mahathir’s sons say 98-year-old former premier is target of Malaysia probe: They are assisting in the investigation, but the task is onerous and taking time ...
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Sweden Qur’an burner says leaving for Norway after residency permit revoked : STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who stoked international outrage by ...
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Postcard from Mosul: Retired Iraqi officer finds passion for semi-precious stones
thenationalnews.com/mena/iraq/2024/03/22/postcard-from-mosul-retired-iraqi-officer-finds-passion-for-semi-precious-stones/
During an interview with DW News, which was aired on Friday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the 7 October attacks by Palestinian fighters ...
Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife: More than 90 percent of Iraq’s government revenue comes from oil, leaving the country hostage to ...
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IAEA to help Iraq develop peaceful nuclear programme, agency head says: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi met Iraq's prime ...
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YOURSAY | Anwar as PM again? The people will decide: 'It will all depend on the current government's performance.'
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The government is not interfering in any investigation process over the sale of socks bearing the word Allah by the KK Super Mart branch in Bandar Sunway ... Show more
Malaysia’s king vows ‘real way’ of ruling after honeymoon period: Sultan Ibrahim, who is from the southernmost state of Johor, took the throne in late January.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-s-king-vows-real-way-of-ruling-after-honeymoon-period
Exclusive—Iraq Militia Warns US Troops Will Exit 'in Coffins' If Biden Won't Withdraw
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The war of words over claims that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gave opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin a draft agreement on constituency funds has taken another ... Show more
Tanjong Karang MP Dr Zulkafperi Hanafi today countered Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s claim that the latter was given several offers to support Prime ... Show more
Turkiye streamlines its relations with Iraq: Relations between Turkiye and Iraq have certainly improved in recent times. After the Second Gulf War ...
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Iraq Christians cancel Easter celebrations to protest against removal of leader: President Abdul Latif Rashid revoked a 2013 decree that recognised Cardinal ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/iraq/2024/03/26/iraq-christians-cancel-easter-celebrations-to-protest-against-removal-of-leader/
UN 'red alert' for planet earth | Flash floods wreak havoc in Iraqi city
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Biden to host Iraqi prime minister on April 15: White House: US President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the White House on ...
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the family of former English teacher Anne Ooi, also known as “Aunty Bersih”, who died on Monday ... Show more
'We must have the working spirit,' says PM when asked about extra holiday for Raya
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/039we-must-have-the-working-spirit039-says-pm-when-asked-about-extra-holiday-for-raya
Malaysian PM defends Hamas ties on Germany trip: BERLIN: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was Monday forced to defend his country’s continued ties to ...
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COMMENT | Akmal holds country to ransom while Anwar keeps silent: 'Rational Malays will agree we don't need Akmal to speak for us.'
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Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its Grievances
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After nearly three decades, an Iraqi TV programme banned by Saddam Hussein for its gritty depiction of life under sanctions has returned to screens ... Show more
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the controversial issue of socks bearing the word "Allah" should be probed according to the law ... Show more
Malaysia’s controversial citizenship Bill deferred to rally more support from MPs
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COMMENT | If Anwar wants a second term…: He badly needs to shift power balance in Harapan’s favour.
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Iraqi ex-defense minister arrested in Sweden for suspected benefits fraud: Former Iraqi defense minister Najah al-Shammari was briefly arrested after arriving in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/19/Iraqi-ex-defense-minister-arrested-in-Sweden-for-suspected-benefits-fraud
Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections — source: BAGHDAD: Talks between the United States and Iraq on ending the US-led military ...
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Malaysia declines hosting 2026 Commonwealths due to cost concerns: Malaysia has decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to financial ...
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'It didn't begin on Oct. 7': Malaysia PM slams Western 'hypocrisy' on Gaza
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IS-affiliated woman guilty of 5-Year-old Yazidi girl's death receives 14-year sentence
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Iraqi minister proposes banning TikTok for harming country's 'social fabric': Social media app's short-form videos have a massive following in the country
thenationalnews.com/mena/iraq/2024/03/26/iraq-tiktok-ban/
Domestic investment, wage growth: Malaysia ramps up efforts to revitalise economy after narrowly missing growth targets
channelnewsasia.com/asia/domestic-investment-wage-growth-malaysia-ramps-efforts-revitalise-economy-after-missing-growth-targets-anwar-ibrahim-4202826
UN mission investigating ISIS crimes forces to shut down in Iraq: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged ISIS genocide and war crimes ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/20/UN-mission-investigating-ISIS-crimes-forces-to-shut-down-in-Iraq
Rafizi to clarify Padu registration at cabinet meeting - PM: This followed concerns raised by Sarawak premier, Anwar says.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned against attempts by other countries to block China's military and economic rise in the Asia-Pacific region.
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4
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Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Eliminates Top PKK Figure in Sulaymaniyah
- Rojda Bilen, codenamed "Bişeng Brüsk," was eliminated in an operation by Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Bilen was a high-ranking member of the PKK and headed all female terrorists in the group's so-called "youth branch."
- The PKK finds support in Sulaymaniyah through a local political party in northern Iraq, posing a risk of the terrorist group's violent campaigns spilling over to the region.
- The PKK seeks to legitimize its presence in rural areas of Sulaymaniyah by intimidating the local population, setting up "checkpoints," and engaging in extortion. This hinders infrastructure improvements and local farmers' access to their lands.
- In Sulaymaniyah governed by the PUK, the PKK runs rampant with terrorism campaigns, including arson attacks on offices of opposing political parties, public buildings, and fields. The PUK's collaboration with the PKK extends to building a strategic connection with the YPG, the terrorist group's Syrian wing.
Malaysia faces shortfall of some 12,000 cybersecurity personnel, says PM: CYBERJAYA: The nation has a shortfall of some 12,000 cybersecurity personnel to help ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/malaysia-faces-shortfall-of-some-12000-cybersecurity-personnel-says-pm
PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to step up and cool rising tensions over the KK Mart socks controversy ... Show more
In this matter, Youssef Amyn beats all Eintracht players: Youssef Amyn only played 193 minutes for Eintracht Braunschweig
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🇧🇪🇵🇸 The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Shtayyeh and Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki ... Show more
Govt expects to collect extra RM3bil through wider SST net, says PM: KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to collect an additional RM3bil in revenue through ...
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Many trade ministers seeking meeting with Miti after Germany mission, says PM: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is emerging as an interesting trade and investment hub in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/many-trade-ministers-seeking-meeting-with-miti-after-germany-mission-says-pm
‘Save the country, tackle graft’: KUALA LUMPUR: To save the country, corruption should be tackled without fear or favour, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/save-the-country-tackle-graft
🙌 What a week for Zidane Iqbal with Iraq's national team! 🇮🇶
😀 Scored his first goal for Iraq National Team
📈 Won 1-0 and 5-0 in and from the Philippines
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PM: Fiscal reforms needed to keep economy on sustainable path: The government needs to implement fiscal reforms to ensure that the Malaysian economy remains on a ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/28/pm-fiscal-reforms-needed-to-keep-economy-on-sustainable-path
Anwar: Rental hike for Ramadan bazaar stalls affected traders: KUALA LUMPUR: The hike in the rental price for Ramadan bazaar sites has affected traders’ ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/anwar-rental-hike-for-ramadan-bazaar-stalls-affected-traders
Moscow terror attack is reminder that Daesh 'remains a real threat': Blinken: 'ISIS remains a potentially potent force and one that we have to continue to deal ...
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PM Anwar receives courtesy call from India's External Affairs Minister: PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from the ...
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Iraq Pavilion, Baghdad: Open to architects, students, engineers, planners and designers – the single-stage competition seeks proposals for a landmark pavilion ...
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PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has called for calm among all parties on the socks issue.
He reiterated that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim assured that ... Show more
Fiscal reforms needed to keep economy on solid track, says PM: Measures to focus on targeted subsidies, revenue base expansion, Anwar says.
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Anwar first leader to congratulate Indonesia's Prabowo on polls win: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the first leader to congratulate ...
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Malaysian PM, Xi and other leaders congratulate Prabowo after official election win - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/22/malaysian-pm-xi-and-other-leaders-congratulate-prabowo-after-official-election-win.html
Iraq says foreign companies to blame for delay in crude exports resumption: Iraq’s oil ministry said on Monday that foreign companies operating in Iraqi ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/energy/2024/03/25/Iraq-says-foreign-companies-to-blame-for-delay-in-crude-exports-resumption
Repairs, maintenance of police quarters must be complete by year end, says Anwar: KUALA LUMPUR: Repairs and maintenance works for police housing quarters must be ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/repairs-maintenance-of-police-quarters-must-be-complete-by-year-end-says-anwar
GLC, GLIC transformation to boost domestic investments, says Anwar: KUALA LUMPUR: The government will implement the transformation of government-linked companies ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/glc-glic-transformation-to-boost-domestic-investments-says-anwar
Frustrated Orang Asli want to meet PM over Nenggiri Dam: They also plan to lodge MACC report, mulling other legal action.
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Anwar condemns Moscow attack: PETALING JAYA: The gruesome and barbaric rampage at a concert hall in Moscow, Russia, which at press time has claimed the lives of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/24/anwar-condemns-moscow-attack
Gaza ceasefire should be enforced immediately for the sake of Ramadan, says Anwar
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/gaza-ceasefire-should-be-enforced-immediately-for-the-sake-of-ramadan-says-anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has told the Dewan Rakyat the inflation rate in February 2024 increased by 1.8 percent but was still low ... Show more
Germany picks M'sia as trade hub amid US-China tensions, PM says: PARLIAMENT | European nation looking to 'reduce risks from depending on China', Anwar says.
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PM Anwar to clarify cost of living issues, revenue collection in Parliament today
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/pm-anwar-to-clarify-cost-of-living-issues-revenue-collection-in-parliament-today
PM: No compromise on issues threatening national harmony: KUALA LUMPUR: Stern action according to the law must be taken against those who touch on matters that ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/pm-no-compromise-on-issues-threatening-national-harmony
Turkey to create secure zones in Iraq for counterterrorism, signaling permanent military presence - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/03/turkey-to-create-secure-zones-in-iraq-for-counterterrorism-signaling-permanent-military-presence/
Anwar launches MySaveFood project in Ipoh: IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the MySaveFood project in Ipoh after he visited the Taman ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/anwar-launches-mysavefood-project-in-ipoh
[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government is not intervening in the ongoing investigation concerning the sale of socks bearing ... Show more
#KiniNews: Anwar stands by rule of law not vigilante action, Fahmi asks Wan Fayhsal to ‘shut up’
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Keeping an eye on local white rice to address shortage: PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister wants more frequent monitoring and enforcement to be carried out to address ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/22/keeping-an-eye-on-local-white-rice-to-address-shortage
A hard-fought draw with lots of chances and high speed on both sides. In the end it remained 1:1 because our team couldn't reward itself for a courageous ... Show more
Srettha keen to join Anwar in strengthening ties between Thailand and Malaysia: BANGKOK: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/22/srettha-keen-to-join-anwar-in-strengthening-ties-between-thailand-and-malaysia
Anwar sends donations to seasoned reformist Kamarul Hatta: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended a donation to Kamarul Hatta ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/24/anwar-sends-donations-to-seasoned-reformist-kamarul-hatta
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