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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
TopicIraq

Topic: Iraq

For Iraqi people, voting no longer feels like participation. It’s just performance

The 2025 election reveals a crisis deeper than disillusionment. Iraq’s problem is the internalised belief that nothing will ever change. Psychologists call this state ‘learned helplessness’.

Dismantling Iran proxies is a legacy issue for Netanyahu. And Iraq is his last battleground

For India, the strategic ripples are significant. The immediate concern is Pakistan’s diplomatic gain as it embeds itself deeper into the defence framework of the Middle East.

Massive fire at at Iraq shopping mall leaves at least 69 dead, officials say

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. The province's governor said initial results from an investigation would be announced within 48 hours.

Iran attacks US base in Qatar in retaliation, Doha says all missiles intercepted

Iranian armed forces target Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. US air defence system is reported to have been activated at Ain Al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq as well.

Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq prepared to disarm to avert escalating conflict with Trump

Move follows warnings issued privately by US officials since Trump came to power, according to Reuters. Groups fear American airstrikes & now have Revolutionary Guard's blessing to disband.

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraqi PM confirms

Abu Khadija, known as “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world,” has been killed by Iraqi forces, with the help of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State.

UK, Iraq Strengthen ties, boost business opportunities, curb illegal migration

The announcement came during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani to 10 Downing Street.

UK, Iraq join forces to tackle smuggling, boost border security

The two countries signed a historic agreement to combat organized immigration crime and narcotics trafficking.

‘Closing ring of fire’ — outcry over Iraqi bill that may lower marriage age for girls to 9

Critics say bill will enshrine sectarianism in relationships, give power to clerics, and push Iraq toward religious patriarchy. A blow to women, children's rights, say rights groups.

France’s ‘social cleansing’ of the homeless ahead of Olympics & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar

Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability of the system to shoot and scoot in a short time, which allows it to evade enemy fire, was also proved.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.