Covid-19: Iraq records 261 new cases today, ranks the 1st in the Arab World, 40th globallyCovid-19: Iraq records 261 new cases today, ranks the 1st in the Arab World, 40th globally

Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraq recorded 261 new cases of Covid-19 to bring its total to 2,321,630, the Ministry of Health and Environment said.

It reported two death. Its coronavirus death toll reached 25,183.

It also reported 608 recoveries to bring its total to 2,287,525 (98.50%).

The COVID-19 intensive care patients count to 35.

Basra recorded the

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Conflicts over leadership erupted inside ISIS groups in theConflicts over leadership erupted inside ISIS groups in the

Shafaq News/ The mounting pressure exerted on ISIS terrorist groups sheltering in enclaves on the outskirts of Diyala, Saladin, and Kirkuk, has incited administrative disputes inside these groups, a senior Peshmerga officer revealed on Friday.

The Deputy Commander of the Peshmerga's 2nd axis (Qara Tappa-Hemrin), Major-General Muhammad Rustom, told

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Najaf prayer's Imam: Shiite rivals shall convene, otherwise Shia will be a minorityNajaf prayer's Imam: Shiite rivals shall convene, otherwise Shia will be a minority

Shafaq News/ The Imam of Najaf's Friday prayer, Sadr al-Din al-Qabaneji, urged the Coordination Framework, a consortium of Iraqi Shiite political forces, and the Sadrist movement to resolve the ongoing dispute over the government formation via dialogue.

Delivering the Friday sermon, al-Qabaneji said, "none of the Shiite blocs shall be overlooked in

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New details on Ayn al-Assad thwarted attackNew details on Ayn al-Assad thwarted attack

Shafaq News / A local officiall disclosed new details regarding the Ayn al-Assad incident.

The official told Shafaq News agency that an armed group had entered Kabisa sub-district to carry out the attack, prompting the Global Coalition forces to prepare to repel any possible attacks.

The Coalition said in a statement today, "At approximately 1:46

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Financial meltdown spurred ISIS kidnapping spree, PMF officer saysFinancial meltdown spurred ISIS kidnapping spree, PMF officer says

Shafaq News/ A senior Iraqi military officer on Friday attributed the alarming spike of abductions in the "hotspots" between Diyala and Saladin to the shrinking financial resources of the militants sheltering in the volatile territory.

Spokesperson to the northern axis of al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) Command, Ali Hashem

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Global Coalition: no reported injuries in the Ayn al-Assad incidentGlobal Coalition: no reported injuries in the Ayn al-Assad incident

Shafaq News / The Global Coalition disclosed new details regarding the thwarted attack on Ayn al-Assad airbase.

The Coalition said in a statement, "At approximately 1:46 a.m., April 8, U.S. air defense systems shot down an armed unmanned aerial system entering Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

'There are no reported injuries or damage and all Coalition

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