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Baghdad hosts Iranian-Egyptian talks: Iraqi FM

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 12:03 GMT

On April 13, 2022, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley during the former’s official visit to Washington. During the meeting, Shoukry and Malley discussed the situations in the Middle East region, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Baghdad to host Arab Chess Championship with Egypt's participation

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 08:06 GMT

The Iraqi capital Baghdad hosts the Arab Chess Age Groups’ Championship for male and female youth, whose competitions is due to kick off later Thursday.

Memory of the day: Greek philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death in 399

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 - 11:18 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on February 15.

Memory of the day: First US fire extinguisher patent granted to Alanson Crane in 1863

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 12:13 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on February 10.

Egypt has adopted many initiatives to achieve food security: Minister

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 - 07:09 GMT

He added that Egypt has also adopted other initiatives to eliminate diseases based on malnutrition, such as anemia and dwarfism.

Egypt condemns terrorist attack on Baghdad airport

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 - 08:53 GMT

The Foreign Ministry deeply condemned Friday's missile shelling of Baghdad International Airport, which resulted in material damage.

Memory of the day: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein executed in 2006

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 10:34 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on an important world event that took place on December 30.

Sisi's participation in Baghdad summit reaffirms Egypt's commitment to supporting Iraq: ECSS

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 - 08:16 GMT

Speaking to MENA on Saturday, Okasha added that Egypt's high-level representation in the regional summit by President Sisi himself manifests the importance of Egypt-Iraq-Jordan Alliance as the most promising bloc in the region.

President Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness to have integrated, fruitful cooperation with Qatar

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 - 02:22 GMT

President Sisi and Qatari Emir agree on the importance of continuing consultation and working to advance relations during the next stage, within the framework of Al Ola Agreement.

Egypt’s Sisi meets with Qatari Emir for 1st time in 4 years

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 - 01:09 GMT

On the sidelines of the “Baghdad Cooperation and Partnership’ conference, President Sisi and Emir of Qatar held a bilateral discussion.

Egypt condemns missile attack on Iraqi power plant in Samaraa

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 - 09:28 GMT

Egypt strongly condemned a missile attack on a thermal power station in Iraq's Samarra city.

Land transportation line to link between Cairo, Amman and Baghdad

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 10:49 GMT

A land transportation line linking between Cairo, Amman and Baghdad to operate soon due to a protocol inked between the three countries to facilitate all movement between the borders.

Memory of the day: Former Egyptian President Mubarak delegates power to deputy Omar Suleiman

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 - 03:43 GMT

On February 10, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Egypt’s Embassy in Baghdad operates 2 exceptional flights home on June 15

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 - 02:12 GMT

Egypt’s Embassy in Baghdad announced Wednesday that two EgyptAir flights are going to be operated to return stranded Egyptians back home on June 15,

Iraq claims capture of Baghdadi's successor

Thu, 21 May 2020 - 04:03 GMT

The National Intelligence Service told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) it had arrested Abdul Nasser Qardash.

Threat from Iran to U.S. forces in Iraq remains 'significant' -senior U.S. diplomat

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - 05:51 GMT

Schenker, who in March said Washington was "enormously disappointed" by Iraq's performance in protecting U.S.-led coalition forces, repeated Washington's concerns.

Iraq names new PM as rockets hit base hosting foreign troops

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 05:40 GMT

Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister.

Clashes erupt anew between protesters, security forces in Baghdad

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 - 01:15 GMT

Clashes between Iraqi security forces and protesters broke out anew on Mohammed al-Qasim Highway in central Baghdad, a local security source said on Tuesday.

Iraq, Washington review security relations, future of US forces in country: army spox

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 11:34 GMT

The Iraqi parliament, earlier this month, adopted a resolution obliging the government to end the presence of any foreign forces on Iraqi soil.

Baghdad will not sign agreement keeping US forces in Iraq: gov't spox

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 09:55 GMT

He stressed that the Iraqi government will support the parliament’s vote on the withdrawal of US forces from the country.

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