Iraq
Chances for creation of new Iraqi government improve
Two parties previously closely aligned to Sadr subtly changed their position towards resolving the political stand-off
IraqIntra-Shia strains in Iraq could spiral out of control
Behind-the-scenes intervention by Grand Ayatollah Sistani brought an end to two days of intra-Shia violence
IraqPilgrimage issues could raise Iranian-Iraqi tensions
Iran closed its border with Iraq as capacity was overwhelmed by the number of Shia pilgrims entering Iraq
IranMiddle East and East Med climate warming is inevitable
The Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East are warming twice as fast as the global average
Middle EastCourt ruling raises Iraqi political tensions further
In a delayed judgement, the Supreme Court ruled that it did not have the constitutional right to dissolve parliament
IraqIraqi national dialogue will struggle to solve impasse
Parliamentary speaker proposed a ten-point plan as a basis for a national dialogue to resolve the political impasse
IraqNew elections would break Iraq’s political logjam
The Federal Supreme Court yesterday announced it would convene on August 30 to rule on dissolving parliament
IraqDivisions could delay election in Iraqi Kurdistan
A UN envoy is trying to resolve differences between Iraq's main Kurdish parties
Iraq
