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AFP Russia said Wednesday it would press on with its military offensive in Ukraine, and rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Kyiv’s army could retake territory seized by Russian forces. [1]

Baghdad warns the UN: The Islamic Army has atomic material, Washington minimizes Baghdad (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The Sunni militiamen who have conquered large portions of Iraqi territory over the past few weeks - especially in the north and west - ha... [2]

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide Kirkuk's seizure by the Iraqi army marks a turning point, and certainly widens the split between Talabani’s supporters and those of Barzani. [3]

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region. [4]

TOKYO -- In a move bound to shake the Middle East, the world's largest nation without a state -- the Kurds -- will hold a September referendum regarding their independence. [5]

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Turkey has 140,000 soldiers along its border, as a possible prelude to an incursion against PKK Kurdish guerrillas in Iraqi territory. [6]

MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR—Southeast Asian countries fighting Islamic State’s influence in the region lauded the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but said security forces were preparing for a long battle to thwart the jihadist group’s ideology. [7]

DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle ​East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. [8]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-09-25 · 37% match

Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land

AFP Russia said Wednesday it would press on with its military offensive in Ukraine, and rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Kyiv’s army could retake territory seized by Russian forces.

[2] MM asianews.it · 61% match

Baghdad warns the UN: The Islamic Army has atomic material, Washington minimizes

Baghdad warns the UN: The Islamic Army has atomic material, Washington minimizes Baghdad (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The Sunni militiamen who have conquered large portions of Iraqi territory over the past few weeks - especially in the north and west - ha

[3] MM asianews.it · 61% match

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide

Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Talabani's death and Barzani's political suicide Kirkuk's seizure by the Iraqi army marks a turning point, and certainly widens the split between Talabani’s supporters and those of Barzani.

[4] MM asianews.it · 59% match

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan

Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-28 · 52% match

Iraqi Kurds to vote on independence

TOKYO -- In a move bound to shake the Middle East, the world's largest nation without a state -- the Kurds -- will hold a September referendum regarding their independence.

[6] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Turkey has 140,000 soldiers along its border, as a possible prelude to an incursion against PKK Kurdish guerrillas in Iraqi territory.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-10-29 · 43% match

After Baghdadi Death, Southeast Asia Braces for Retaliatory Attacks by ISIS

MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR—Southeast Asian countries fighting Islamic State’s influence in the region lauded the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but said security forces were preparing for a long battle to thwart the jihadist group’s ideology.

[8] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 41% match

Trump urges Iranian Kurds to attack Iran as war widens

DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle ​East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-03-23 · 40% match

Russia admits ‘state of war’ amid massive strikes on Ukraine

AFP Russia admitted two years into its invasion of Ukraine on Friday that it was “in a state of war,” as it launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on its neighbour’s territory.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-09-09 · 40% match

Iraq, US agree phased coalition troop pullout: minister

Director General of Armament and Equipment at the Iraqi Ministry of Defence Major General Mohammed Hussein (R) and head of Airbus Helicopters for the Middle East Arnaud Montalvo, sign documents during a ceremony sealing an agreement to purchase 12 Ca

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