Expert warns of serious economic risk as attacks on Kurdistan oil fields continue

Several oil fields in Kurdistan Region of Iraq were attacked by drones on Wednesday, causing damage but no injuries. An economic expert said the continued attacks are a major threat to Iraq’s economy, as they harm oil production, scare away investors, and could lead to financial and security problems across the country.

Renewed drone attack on Baadre oil field

It is the second attack on the oil facility in under 13 hours

Israel strikes Damascus; Druze say no agreement in Suwayda

At least one person was killed and 28 others injured in the Israeli attack on Damascus, according to latest official figures.

‘Preliminary agreement’ reached between Erbil, Baghdad over salary issue: KRG spokesperson

“There is a preliminary agreement between Erbil and Baghdad to hand over oil and non-oil revenues" to Iraq, so the federal government will begin disbursing salaries of Kurdistan Region’s civil servants,  Peshawa Hawramani told The New Region.

About 250 killed during days of clashes in Syria’s Suwayda: Monitor

The latest count published by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) on Wednesday includes 92 members of the Druze minority, 28 of whom are civilians, with 21 reported to have been “killed in summary executions by government forces.”

Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani inaugurates Mosul airport after 11-year hiatus

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani officially opened Mosul International Airport on Wednesday, ending an 11-year closure

Kurdistan Region’s oilfields come under drone attacks for third consecutive day

For the third day in a row, the Kurdistan Region’s oilfields came under explosive-laden drone attacks, with three separate attacks targeting the Tawke, Peshkabir, and Sheikhan oilfields in Duhok province

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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle

Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.

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