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The article reports on the water shortages and drought across Mesopotamia due to climate change and desertification. Other factors to water shortages include weak governance, reliance on wasteful irrigation techniques, population growth and increasing individual consumption. It describes the consequences of the drying of irrigation canals and rivers including extreme temperature, water scarcity, food shortages, end of farming and difficulty in dilution of wastewater.

The article reports on views of many Iraqis to their economic future as Iraq marks the 20th anniversary of the American-led invasion that toppled the dictator Saddam Hussein. Topics discussed include background of the U.S. invasion of Iraq as part of its 'war on terror' announced by U.S. President George W. Bush, living conditions of Iraqis, according to communications engineer Mohammed Hassan, and estimated number of casualties in the wave of fighting in Iraq.

The article reports on the worsening high temperature around the world and the possible solutions to address the issue. Also cited are the forecast by researchers that almost 50% of places could experience dangerous levels of heat for at least a month by 2050 and the alleged health effects of high temperatures like diabetes, severe dehydration, and kidney stones.

The article focuses on the upcoming presidential runoff election in Iran between reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-line conservative Saeed Jalili, following the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi and amidst low voter turnout in the initial round of voting.

The article focuses on the Iranian presidential election, highlighting the discontent and apathy among voters, the challenges facing the incoming president, and the dynamics between the conservative and reformist candidates.

The article focuses on the lack of enthusiasm among Iranians for the upcoming presidential election following the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi, highlighting widespread weariness and skepticism among voters due to economic challenges, and political repression.

The article focuses on Iraqis' deep empathy for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, drawing from their own experiences of war and devastation over the past four decades, evoking memories of the horrors of conflict such as the sounds of shells, the anxiety of receiving tragic news.

The article focuses on the continuity of Iran's proxy warfare strategy in the Middle East despite the recent deaths of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian. It emphasizes the role of Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis and the expectation of minimal change in their operations under the supreme leader's authority.

The article focuses on Iraqi groups increasingly launching attacks on Israel, with about 28 strikes launched in the first half of May, in addition to attacks by other proxy forces linked to Iran.

The article discusses the lasting impact of the war on young Iraqis who grew up during the war years. It mentions that many young Iraqis still carry the trauma of the war, with the memories of bombings, gunfire, and loss still vivid in their minds, caused by the United States. It features interviews with several young Iraqis who have been affected by the war and its aftermath, sharing their stories of struggle and resilience.

The article reports on the death of U.S. military troops in Jordan during an unmanned aerial drone attack launched by Iran-backed militia. Topics mentioned include the impact of the casualty on the decision of U.S. President Joe Biden to retaliate, Republicans' criticism of Biden for his failure to take immediate actions against Iran, and the role of the Iran war in intensifying the war in Gaza, Palestine.

The article discusses the killing of Iraqi TikTok star Urn Fahad, highlighting concerns over the safety of social media influencers in Iraq and the lack of accountability in solving such crimes, amidst government crackdowns on free speech and LGBTQ rights.

The article details a rocket attack from Iraq toward a U.S. base in Syria, prompting U.S. retaliation as tensions escalate between Iran-backed groups and American forces in the region.

The article focuses on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, involving Iranian-backed groups, which has expanded beyond past Israeli-Palestinian and Lebanon/Syria conflicts, potentially dragging the entire region into a wider war, while the US and Iran attempt to avoid such escalation.

The article focuses on Iraq facing a dilemma as clashes between U.S. and Iran-backed forces escalate, causing strain on Iraq's balancing act of allowing both forces to operate on its soil.

The article focuses on a U.S. Special Operations retaliatory drone strike in Baghdad that killed a senior leader of Kata'ib Hezbollah, a militia blamed for recent attacks on American personnel in the region.

The article examines the level of control of Iran on armed groups across the Middle East.

The article reports on the looming combat in streets and tunnels in Gaza as the Israeli Army gathers tanks at the Gaza border for a threatened invasion aimed at crushing the militant group Hamas. It describes the consequences of the urban warfare in Gaza similar to the U.S. invasion of Falluja, Iraq in 2004. It raises the geopolitical concern of U.S. officials about the potential for the war to spread to Lebanon and Iran, and possible attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq.

The article focuses on Kata'ib Hezbollah, an Iran-linked militia in Iraq responsible for recent attacks on U.S. forces; including the group's announcement of suspending military operations under pressure from the Iraqi and Iranian governments and concerns about potential U.S. retaliation.

The article focuses on the U.S. initiating talks with Iraq about a potential phased withdrawal of troops, considering factors such as the threat from the Islamic State and the capability of Iraqi security forces, with the process expected to take months or longer.

The article discusses Iran's missile strikes on Pakistan and Iraq, triggering denunciations and tensions in the Middle East; Iran claims the strikes were in response to terrorist attacks within its borders, while France and the U.S. criticize the actions, raising concerns about broader conflict.

The article focuses on a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killing a senior figure in an Iran-linked militant group, leading to criticism from the Iraqi government and allied groups, with the Pentagon acknowledging responsibility and stating it was taken in self-defense.

The article focuses on a wide swath of Iraqi farmland near Baghdad, controlled by the Iraqi militia Khataib Hezbollah, linked to Iran and designated a terrorist group by the U.S., which serves as a base for assembling drones and retrofitting rockets.

The article focuses on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas and its potential repercussions in the Middle East. Topics include the growing regional unrest, challenges faced by authoritarian governments in managing public opinion, and the underlying problems intensifying across the region. It mentions that this situation threatens to destabilize multiple countries and poses risks to regional stability.

The article focuses on the investigation into a deadly fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq and calls for the dismissal of several provincial and local officials for failing to enforce safety standards. It reports that the building, constructed of flammable materials and overcrowded, lacked fire exits and extinguishers, and was caused by indoor flares lit by hall operators, resulting in the deaths of 119 people and injuries.

The article focuses on a devastating fire in a wedding hall in Qaraqosh, Iraq, which killed at least 119 people and highlights the widespread negligence, corruption, and lack of accountability in Iraq's business and government culture that routinely puts people's lives at risk for profit.

The article focuses on a tragic incident in Iraq where a wedding hall blaze, sparked by flaming decorations, resulted in the death of about 100 people and injuries to 150 others, causing a night of celebration to turn into a time of mourning.

The article highlights Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's efforts to position himself as a leader capable of addressing corruption and political instability, seeking international investment, and tackling environmental challenges.

The article focuses on the intensifying crackdown on social media in Iraq, resulting in the silencing of influencers and critics who are being charged with posting "indecent" content, as part of a broader effort by the government to limit independent voices and prevent public unrest.

The article focuses on the outrage and condemnations sparked by the burning of a Quran outside a mosque in Sweden on a significant day in Islam, leading to protests in Muslim countries and calls to sever diplomatic relations with Sweden. Topics include Iraqi protesters urging the government to break off diplomatic relations, international condemnation of the act and demands for Sweden to condemn it, and ongoing debate in Sweden regarding the balance between free speech and religious tolerance.

The article focuses on the arrest of an Iraqi man by Belgian authorities who is suspected of being involved in a terrorist cell responsible for a series of bombings in Iraq that killed at least 376 people, with the man living in Belgium since 2015 and being charged with war crimes.

The article discusses the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ambitious cloud-seeding program to force precipitation and rain on parched lands as of August 29, 2022. Topics covered include other Middle Eastern and North African countries' similar efforts, and experts' disregard of worries about one country draining clouds dry at the expense of others downwind. Also noted is the UAE meteorology center's 24-hour availability for seeding of promising clouds.

The article explores the issues surrounding Iraq's oil and energy industries. Topics covered include the health problems caused by the burning gas and chemicals spewing out of the oil wells in the oil towns across southern Iraq, the reasons the practice known as flaring have been reduced by many countries, and the hindrances to Iraq's efforts to build expensive plants and pipelines to recapture gas from oil wells.

The article states that the rise of Iran's influence in Iraq and the region, and the unintended consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, including the growth of Iranian-backed militias, are discussed by analysts and former U.S. officials, highlighting the impact on regional allies.

The article focuses on Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin Ill's unannounced visit to Iraq to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the country two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the American-led invasion. Topics include the current focus of U.S. forces in Iraq on defeating the Islamic State, the difficulty of reintegrating Iraqis with ties to the Islamic State who are currently held in prison camps in northeastern Syria, and Iraq to counter Iran's influence with ties to other Arab allies.

The article discusses how new rules meant to prevent money laundering and illicit financial activity have led to unintended consequences for ordinary Iraqis who need dollars for travel abroad, leading to greater demand and increased costs at local currency traders, surrounding wire transfers.

The article reports on the devastating earthquake that hit southeastern Afghanistan that resulted in the death of over 1,000 people and injury to 1,600 others. Other topics include the humanitarian and economic challenges faced by Afghans since the takeover of the Talibans in August 2021 like hunger, severe droughts, and terrorist attacks, as well as the comment of Doctor Awal Khan Zadran on the disaster.

The article reports on Tens of thousands of Afghans, the largest single influx of refugees to come to America since the end of the Vietnam War, faced that choice during the frantic dash to get out of their country last summer after the Taliban swept into Kabul, Afghanistan's capital.

The article reports that Iraqi political leaders spent struggling unsuccessfully to form a government, their country sinking deeper into political paralysis in the face of growing drought, crippling corruption and crumbling infrastructure. It mentions about American efforts to shape Iraq into an alternative Shiite power center that will be Western-oriented in Shiite political rivals favor a political system that will confer power on religious clerics along the Iranian-style theocracy.

The article discusses the mob killing of the Afghan female student of Islam Farkhunda Malikzada for false claims that she desecrated the Quran at the Shah-Do Shamshira shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, including the police's role in the killing. An overview of the murder trial involving members of the mob accused of killing Malikzada, including in regard to due process of law and its alleged lack of justice, is provided.

The article reports that Iraqi protesters Joyal to the nationalist Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr thronged Baghdad's fortified Green Zone for the second time in a week on Saturday to prevent the formation of a new government They scaled concrete barriers and pushed past security forces to get into the Iraqi Parliament, filling the empty seats of representatives and shouting their support for Mr. Sadr: "Son of Mohammed, take us wherever you wane.

The article reports that When I think about poems for a war zone or really for covering anything sad or traumatic - so much, of course, is sad that isn't war - some of the ones that come to mind may at first . But each one I describe here calls on us to find the humanity amid the brutality, to pay attention to the details, and shows us how the smallest thing can be infinitely large.

The article focuses on Arian Ali, who has qualified for the visa by working with the U.S. government in a series of jobs during the 20-year war and had waited since 2014 for approval and the Taliban had taken over Afghanistan, but he had a way out.

The article discusses the planning for the terrorist attacks in Paris, France on November 13, 2015 which included suicide bombings and shooting sprees. Emphasis is given to topics such as the arrest of alleged terrorist Salah Abdeslam, the operations and communication via cellphones of a terrorist network affiliated with the Islamic State organization, and the focus of terrorist tactics and training in using explosives with triacetone triperoxide to maximize carnage.

The article reports on the refusal of the Taliban to follow the demands of the United Nations (UN) and the international community to include women in their Afghan cabinet in September 2021.

The article presents the U.S. Drone Strike Error Tarnishes Victims Twice.