Iraq elects new president and premier, ending stalemate

October 14th, 20220 On Thursday Iraq’s parliament elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as president, who immediately named Mohammed Shia al-Sudani prime minister-designate, ending a year of deadlock after a national election last October. The presidency, traditionally occupied by a Kurd, is a largely ceremonial position, but the vote for...

Trump indicates deescalation with Iran, promises further economic sanctions

January 8th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the White House on Wednesday, President Trump seemed to simmer down days of heated rhetoric and said the U.S. would not respond to early morning missile attacks on Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops with military force. Early Wednesday, both Iranian authorities and U.S officials confirmed Tehran launched a series of...