I served in Iraq. Trump's Defense nominee Hegseth is wrong about women in combat.

History has shown that when we exclude others simply based on gender or race, we miss out on brilliant leaders and skilled ...

One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq

More than 50,000 soldiers from the UK and Commonwealth nations lost their lives in Iraq in both World Wars. Most were ...
The Economist

Iraq’s election may ensure stability but leave militias in control

Khazali, who heads one of Iraq’s toughest militias. His white turban and sharp eyes look down on the gossiping students, who are set to vote in the sixth general election since the American invasion ...

Iraq’s displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election

Members of the Iraqi security forces and displaced people are casting their ballots in early voting in the country's ...

Afghan women illegally forced into 'virginity tests'

Women in Afghanistan are being forced to undergo so-called virginity tests, more than two years after a law requiring consent ...