Politics

Kurdistan Parties Submit Multiple Candidates for Iraq Presidency

Baghdad: Political parties in Iraq’s Kurdistan submitted on Monday more than one candidate for the position of President of Iraq, as the nomination window closed. In a statement, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) said Nizar Amedi is its sole and …

EU Advocates for Machado’s Inclusion in Venezuela’s Transition

Brussels: The European Commission on Monday called for the inclusion of Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in the country’s transitional phase, following the U.S. arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. EU Com…

China and Pakistan Call for Comprehensive Gaza Ceasefire

Beijing: China and Pakistan on Monday called for a comprehensive, permanent and unconditioned ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, reiterating support for the Palestinian people’s self-determination and the bi-state solution.

According to Kuwait News Agency…

Switzerland Freezes Assets of Former Venezuelan President Maduro

Bern: Switzerland has announced the immediate freezing of any assets held within its borders by former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his associates. This move is part of a broader effort to prevent the outflow of potentially illicit assets, …