Iraq — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Iran Will Play the World Cup in the US: FIFA Confirms, Trump Says OK, Iranian Exiles Protest
At the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States — despite the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran. Trump gave his blessing: 'If Infantino says so, I don't mind.' Iran's football delegation had earlier stormed out of Canada after being detained at Toronto airport, calling it an 'insult.' Meanwhile, Iranian diaspora protesters outside the Congress chanted 'They are not representing Iran' and demanded FIFA apply the same standards used against Russia. A diplomatic paradox with no historical precedent in world football.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Cole Allen Targeted Trump and Cabinet Members
On April 26, 2026, an armed man attempted to force his way into the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, wounding a Secret Service agent and forcing Donald Trump and JD Vance to be evacuated. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, a California tutor with a Caltech background, sent a manifesto to his family ten minutes before the attack, identifying himself as the 'Friendly Federal Assassin.' Authorities determined he targeted Trump and members of his administration.
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The USA Abandons Syria, Delays European Weapons, and Depends on Starlink: Anatomy of an Overextended Military Empire
Washington is completing the transfer of its bases in Syria, warning Europe of delays in weapons deliveries, and discovering that the Pentagon depends on a private company for its drones—three signals of the same overcommitment.
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Six weeks of kerosene in Europe, three million new poor in the Philippines: the energy bill of war
The IEA chief warns that Europe has only six weeks of kerosene left—while the Philippines counts its future poor and Indonesia buys Russian oil.
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Israel Bombards Lebanon Four Days Before Negotiations: Baby Killed, UNIFIL Hit, Netanyahu in the South
An Israeli tank strikes UN vehicles, a baby dies under airstrikes during her father's funeral, and Netanyahu visits southern Lebanon as a conqueror — four days before Washington talks.
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Islamabad Talks Collapse: Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Twenty-one hours of negotiations yielded nothing — the US-Iran ceasefire agreement unravels and Trump orders the US Navy to block the world's most strategically critical maritime passage.
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The Strait of Hormuz Battle: Supertankers Force Passage, Iran Holds Global Energy Chokepoint
Chinese supertankers transit the strait under U.S. escort, but Iran asserts it has authorized no passage—a high-stakes standoff over the world's energy chokepoint is unfolding in real time.
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Melania Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein: First Lady Denies All Links and Demands End to 'Lies'
Surprise White House appearance: Melania breaks months of silence to deny any connection to Epstein — and the world dissects every word.
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Trump considers withdrawing from NATO: the Rutte meeting amid war
In the midst of war against Iran, Trump summons the NATO chief to discuss a withdrawal — and threatens to punish allies who failed to follow.
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Italy Eliminated from World Cup for Third Time: Calcio Apocalypse
Four-time world champions, the Azzurri miss their third World Cup in a row after a penalty shootout loss in Bosnia — an entire generation of Italians has never seen their national team at the World Cup.
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Iran Threatens to Strike Universities and Homes of American and Israeli Officials
The IRGC threatens to bomb American universities in Iraq and the homes of US and Israeli officials. An Iraqi university moves to remote learning. Germany calls it a 'disastrous situation.' Six countries, six readings of an escalation targeting civilians.
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