Gulf Air to resume flights between Bahrain and Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, revealed on Saturday that it will resume flights between Bahrain and Iraq. The Gulf Air Group Chairman, Zayed Al-Zayani, praised the launch of direct flights between Bahrain and Iraq and emphasized the…
UNRWA chief says $267m in aid for Palestinians still suspended
Geneva – The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Tuesday that $267 million in its funding was still suspended over allegations some UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The accusations in…
Policeman stabbed by Turkish tourist in Jerusalem, policewoman injured in Samaria car ramming
The terrorists were neutralized in both attacks and victims sustained mild injuries. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Two terror attacks occurred early on Tuesday afternoon; A policeman in Jerusalem’s Old City was stabbed and mildly wounded by a Turkish…
Baghdad to urgently update national energy strategy
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, ordered on Monday to form a special team from the ministries of planning, electricity, oil, and finance to urgently update the national energy strategy. Al-Sudani’s remarks took place during a…
Hamas prepares response to Gaza truce offer
Jerusalem – Hamas was studying Tuesday Israel’s offer of a 40-day truce in the war in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of scores of hostages held since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attacks. Returning to Qatar…
Netanyahu delays Rafah operation for a second time – report
Israeli FM said, ‘If there will be a (hostage) deal, we will suspend the (Rafah) operation.’ By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in the Rafah operation, which despite his denial, is the…
Iraq exported over 106 million barrels of oil in March
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Monday the quantity of oil Iraq exported during March, according to the final figures issued by the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO). The Iraqi Oil Ministry mentioned in…
Congress preparing for ‘disgraceful’ ICC warrants targeting Israel
Republican and Democratic lawmakers working to pressure ICC to stop targeting Israel, warn of sanctions against officials should the court do so anyway. By World Israel News Staff The U.S. Congress is readying plans to impose consequences upon International Criminal…
Biden lawyers: Investigate American IDF soldiers, end aid to Israel
Attorneys from Justice, State Departments urge Biden to end military aid to Israel and launch probes, prosecutions targeting U.S.-Israeli soldiers. By World Israel News Staff A group of attorneys, including at least 20 who are currently working under the Biden…
HSBC says chief executive Noel Quinn ‘to retire’
Hong Kong – Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that chief executive Noel Quinn would retire after overseeing a “successful transformation” of the firm and record profits during his almost five years in charge. “During his tenure, HSBC has delivered record…