FP: Israel Is Facing an Iraq-like QuagmireFP: Israel Is Facing an Iraq-like Quagmire

Almost from the moment of “Israel’s 9/11”—even as U.S. President Joe Biden flew to Israel after the Oct. 7 catastrophe to show his complete support—the Biden administration began warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government not to make the same mistakes the United States did after its own 9/11.

In other words, don’t get bogged d

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Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako returns to Baghdad upon PM Al-Sudani's invitationPatriarch Louis Raphael Sako returns to Baghdad upon PM Al-Sudani's invitation

2024-04-11T09:40:45+00:00

Shafaq News/ The head of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and the world, Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako, announced on Thursday his return to his headquarters in Baghdad upon a personal invitation from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

The church stated in a statement, "Upon a personal

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Basra crude prices retreat amid global oil rallyBasra crude prices retreat amid global oil rally

2024-04-11T09:15:58+00:00

Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Basra Heavy and Intermediate crude prices dropped amid surging global oil prices.

Basra Heavy crude fell by 60 cents, reaching $85.51, and prices for Basra Intermediate crude fell by 80 cents to $88.71.

Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday, building on a

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Gold drifts higher as geopolitical tensions lift safe-haven appealGold drifts higher as geopolitical tensions lift safe-haven appeal

2024-04-11T08:42:46+00:00

Shafaq News/ Gold prices climbed on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous session, as geopolitical tensions bolstered demand for the safe-haven metal.

Spot gold was up 0.6% at $2,345.56 per ounce, as of 0317 GMT. Bullion hit a record high for an eighth consecutive session until

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Russian Foreign Ministry urges Russians to avoid traveling to the Middle EastRussian Foreign Ministry urges Russians to avoid traveling to the Middle East

2024-04-11T08:45:37+00:00

Shafaq News/ The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly advises Russian citizens to avoid traveling to the Middle East region, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories, except in cases of extreme necessity.

 "The tense situation in the Middle East region remains. The

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Rocket attack on Israel by Iran or allies imminent, US and Israeli intelligence warnRocket attack on Israel by Iran or allies imminent, US and Israeli intelligence warn
Rocket attack on Israel by Iran or allies imminent, US and Israeli intelligence warn

Shafaq News/ American media reported on Thursday that a rocket attack on Israel, potentially orchestrated by Iran or its affiliated groups, is looming soon after Tehran's threat to retaliate for the killing of Iranian generals on April 1 in an

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