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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Bahrain Moves to Protect Shipping in the Hormuz Strait

Bahrain has shared a new version of a United Nations draft that aims to keep ships safe in the Strait of Hormuz. The change removes a clear link to strong enforcement rules, but still keeps wording that could allow countries to act if needed. The waterway is vital because about 20 % of the world’

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Turkish Citizens Repatriated From ISIS Detainees After Iraqi Deal

Iraq says it has reached an agreement with Ankara to bring back Turkish nationals among the thousands of former ISIS prisoners that were moved from Syria. The transfer happened after Kurdish forces withdrew and shut down camps that had held suspected terrorists for years. Iraq’s foreign minister

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Dec 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Kuwait's Oilfields Get a High-Tech Boost

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is teaming up with Baker Hughes to boost oil and gas production. The deal focuses on advanced artificial lift systems, which help get more out of existing fields. The agreement is for several years and includes electrical submersible pumps (ESPs). These pumps are crucial fo

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Iraq's Big Vote: What's Really Going On?

Iraq is getting ready for a big vote. People will choose who represents them in the government. This isn't just any vote. It's happening at a tense time. There are worries about fights between big countries. Iraq is trying to stay friends with everyone. But that's not easy. Many Iraqis are not happ

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Iraq's Election: Same Faces, Same Promises?

Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c

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