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BREAKING: Explosions Reported in Damascus Near Hotel Hosting French President Emmanuel Macron

Multiple explosions have been reported in the Syrian capital of Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is currently staying during his historic state visit.

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Iraq
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Seized Assets in Adnan al-Jumaili Corruption Case Rise to 127 Billion IQD and Over 8 Kilograms of Gold

Iraqi authorities have uncovered additional cash and gold in the ongoing corruption investigation involving former Ministry of Oil Undersecretary Adnan al-Jumaili, bringing the total seized assets in the case to 127 billion Iraqi dinars, $24 million in cash, and more than 8 kilograms of gold.

Middle East
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Trump to Hold Talks with Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa During NATO Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, as discussions focus on the war in Ukraine and broader regional developments in the Middle East.

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Gold Eyes Record High as J.P. Morgan Forecasts $4,500 per Ounce by the End of 2026

Despite relatively stable trading across global commodity markets, major Wall Street institutions are forecasting a strong rally in gold prices. J.P. Morgan expects the precious metal to reach a record high of $4,500 per troy ounce by the end of 2026.

The history of the World Cup and War

War, Politics, and the World Cup: Why 1942 and 1946 Never Happened

The history of the FIFA World Cup has been shaped not only by sport but also by global conflict and crisis, ranging from early travel and financial limitations to a 12-year suspension during World War II and even modern-day geopolitical tensions affecting the 2026 tournament.

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Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe as Deadly Heatwave and Storms Batter the U.S.

Wildfires continued to burn across parts of southern Europe on Sunday as firefighters battled major blazes in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, while the United States faced the aftermath of a deadly heatwave followed by severe storms that left nearly one million customers without electricity.

Bafel Jalal Talabani, PUK President, participated in the Kurdish Mobile Film Festival in Sulaymaniyah

Bafel Jalal Talabani: The Mobile Film Festival Is an Opportunity to Encourage Youth

Bafel Jalal Talabani, PUK President, participated in the Kurdish Mobile Film Festival in Sulaymaniyah, expressing full support for youth and the cinema sector.

20/06/2026
Photo of a paraglider in Kurdistan

Soaring Above Kurdistan: Young Paragliders Turn Mountains into Sky Routes

A group of young people from different cities across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq have gathered in Halabja Province to pursue their dream of paragliding. Their goal is to showcase the natural beauty and tourist destinations of Kurdistan to the world from high mountain peaks.

14/06/2026
Illiterate female villagers from Askar start learning reading and writing despite age and circumstances.

Askar Village: Where Mothers Learn from Their Daughters

Nasik Omar, an Anfal survivor living in Askar village, dedicated her home for a three-month literacy course and overcame illiteracy with the help of her daughter, who served as her teacher, fulfilling her lifelong dream of learning to read and write.

14/06/2026
“Where Is Beauty?” Exhibition Revives the Legacy of Missing Photographer Kamaran Najm

“Where Is The Beauty?” Exhibition Revives the Legacy of Missing Photographer Kamaran Najm

Ten years after his disappearance, photographer Kamaran Najm is being honored through a dedicated exhibition and a mini-museum. The photographer who once searched for “beauty” in the heart of war now has his life story and work preserved in a new book titled “Where is the Beauty?”

14/06/2026
Key art from 007 First Light, developed by Copenhagen-based studio IO Interactive. The game launched globally last week across PC and major consoles to near-universal critical acclaim and historic first-week revenue. Credit: IO Interactive

Report: James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Is Denmark’s Most Expensive Entertainment Project Ever

007 First Light, the newly released James Bond video game from Denmark-based developer IO Interactive, reportedly commanded a massive development budget exceeding $200 million across a seven-year production cycle.

02/06/2026
Photo of some of Nineveh's damaged artifacts

Mosul: From Historic Legacy to Destruction 

Mosul’s ancient heritage continues to face severe challenges years after the destruction carried out by ISIS, with dozens of archaeological and cultural landmarks still awaiting restoration amid slow reconstruction efforts and urgent warnings from experts about the risk of further irreversible loss.

18/05/2026