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Iraq

Protests break out in Pakistan, Iraq, Kashmir over Khamenei’s death; 9 die in Karachi

A police officer walks next to a checkpost set ablaze in a protest outside the U.S. Consulate General, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Karachi, Pakistan March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
A police officer walks next to a checkpost set ablaze in a protest outside the U.S. Consulate General, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Karachi, Pakistan March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Lion City Sailors project ‘very clear and ambitious’ for new head coach Jesus Casas

Lion City Sailors new head coach Jesus Casas during a training session at the Sailors' Mattar Road training centre on Feb 27.
Lion City Sailors new head coach Jesus Casas during a training session at the Sailors' Mattar Road training centre on Feb 27.

U.S envoy Barrack meets Iraq's ex-prime minister Maliki, two sources say

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reacts at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reacts at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria

FILE PHOTO: U.S. military vehicles move ahead of buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. military vehicles move ahead of buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman/File Photo

Former Iraq coach Jesus Casas to helm Lion City Sailors

Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.
Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.

US rachets up pressure on Iraq over post of prime minister

Supporters of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki protesting what they say is US interference in Iraq’s sovereignty on Jan 29.
Supporters of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki protesting what they say is US interference in Iraq’s sovereignty on Jan 29.

Acclaimed Iraqi film explores Saddam Hussein’s absurd birthday rituals

US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say

Iraq’s Shi’ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump’s warnings

FILE PHOTO: Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki walks at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki walks at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say

Syrian security forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri
Syrian security forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.