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Topic: US Iraq

When a CIA agent recruited a Sufi mystic to spy

‘The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century’ by Tim Weiner is a gripping history of the modern CIA, reaching from 9/11 through its covert operations in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s secret battles with Russia and China.

Before US elections, Iraq is forcing America to answer—which ‘forever war’ is worth fighting

Both Tehran and Washington wish to avoid war, but both sides will find it difficult to avoid slow-walking into a confrontation with dangerous consequences for the entire region.

US retaliatory strike in Baghdad kills militia leader blamed for attack against US personnel in Iraq

Strike targeted Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al Jawari, the Pentagon said, adding he was a leader of Harakat al Nujaba & was involved in and carrying out attacks against American personnel.

US carries out retaliatory air strikes in Iraq after three members injured in attack

A US base in Iraq’s Erbil that houses the country's forces came under attack from a one-way drone by Iran-aligned militants earlier Monday, leading to the US casualties.

20 years after US-led invasion, Iraq enjoy stability but risks from uncertain oil prices remain

PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has launched a programme to rebuild infrastructure in the country and attract foreign investors.

US further reduces troops in Iraq to keep Trump’s promise to exit ‘endless wars’

Trump's 2016 campaign promised to end combat entanglements in Iraq and Afghanistan and is reaffirming the pledge before before this year's US elections as he trails Joe Biden in polls.

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s appointment as Iraq’s interim PM shows Iran is losing its grip

Despite opposition from militia supported and directed by Iran to Kadhimi, the Iraqi Parliament ignored it and went ahead with the appointment.

What is Mahdi Army? The group Iraqi Shia cleric wants to reactivate after Soleimani killing

A fallout of Soleimani assassination, one that many did not anticipate, is the revival of the dreaded Mahdi Army led by Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.