Iraq Insurgency
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Iraq launches offensive to take back Tal Afar city from the Islamic State
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the military operation in a televised speech.
Scroll Staff
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Around 70 ISIS hostages freed, US soldier killed in raid on Iraq prison
Several Islamic State militants were also killed in the operation, said American military officials.
Scroll Staff
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How the Middle East peace process has become the Middle East survival process
The vacuum created by the US's actions in the region is responsible for the rise of groups such as ISIS, which now threatens the stability of both Iraq and Syria.
Soumen Ray
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How extreme heat heightens anxiety, mental health conditions and risks safety of the disabled
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Before Indians can be evacuated from Iraq, New Delhi needs to know who it's talking to
Any evacuation will depend on cooperation from whoever is in charge on the ground.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Listen to ISIS explain what they want – and why this could drive up inflation in India
The group's victories in the past fortnight endanger the lives of Indians working in Iraq. They could also inspire terror outfits in the subcontinent.
Udit Thakur