News for 'iraqi'

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

Historic! Mumbai City first Indian club to win in Champions League

Historic! Mumbai City first Indian club to win in Champions League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Mumbai City FC scripted history as they fought back from a goal down to stun Iraqi giants Air Force Club 2-1 and become the first Indian club to win a game at the top-tier AFC Asian Champions League.

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Michael Knights, a Boston-based Lafer Fellow of The Washington Institute who specialised in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran, and the Persian Gulf, spoke to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about power of the ISIS and the reasons behind its growth

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

India's import of cheap Russian oil scaled another record in May and is now more than the combined oil bought from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and the US, industry data showed. India took 1.96 million barrels a day from Russia in May, 15 per cent more than the previous high in April, according to data from energy cargo tracker Vortexa. Russia now makes up for nearly 42 per cent of all crude oil India imported in May.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

IS announces leader al-Qurashi's death in battle, names successor

IS announces leader al-Qurashi's death in battle, names successor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Hashimi al-Qurashi is said to have been killed, according to the spokesman for the terrorist group, Abu Omar al-Muhajir, reported Danish media TV2 Play.

The World Today In Pictures

The World Today In Pictures

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Six images from around the world.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

End Islamophobia: Malaysia Tells India

End Islamophobia: Malaysia Tells India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Malaysia called upon India to work together in ending Islamophobia and cease any provocative acts in the interest of peace and stability.'

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

2 rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone, no injuries reported

2 rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone, no injuries reported

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Green Zone of the Iraqi capital houses government agencies and foreign embassies. 'Two Katyusha rockets fell in the Green Zone, no people were injured,' Iraq's security services said.

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The cross-country foot march stayed in the news almost right through, mostly for the barbs between the BJP and the Congress and occasionally for other reasons, including infighting in the opposition party.

Thousands mourn for Iranian general Soleimani in Baghdad

Thousands mourn for Iranian general Soleimani in Baghdad

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Thousands of mourners on Saturday joined the formal funeral procession for Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, who was killed a day before near Baghdad's international airport in an air strike ordered by United States President Donald Trump.

Operation Iraqi Freedom is over!

Operation Iraqi Freedom is over!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Formally declaring that combat mission in Iraq is over United States President Barack Obama has said that this milestone should serve as a message to the world that it intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in the 21st century.

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The pro-Iran militia did not say who was responsible but Iraqi state television reported it was a US air strike.

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

British Indian former Cabinet minister Rishi Sunak maintained his lead as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and next UK prime minister widened on Sunday with a total of nine candidates in the fray, with Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt emerging as an early second favourite.

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

After the big blow of losing his chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid in quick succession, a flurry of junior ministerial and government aide resignations hit embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday as he fought the latest challenge to his leadership.

Russia becomes India's premier oil supplier but Saudi is not losing sleep

Russia becomes India's premier oil supplier but Saudi is not losing sleep

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A few years ago, when top officials of Indian state-run refiners went to Dubai to negotiate a crude oil supply contract, a senior official from state-owned Saudi Aramco told them, "We can negotiate on anything, but I am the last man standing for you. "Nobody can offer the range of crudes we do with certainty," an official who was part of the negotiating team recalls. Perhaps that explains why Saudi Arabia is less concerned about losing its place as India's premier oil supplier to an upstart like Russia, which emerged from nowhere to become India's biggest crude oil supplier in September and October.

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Iran claims 80 US casualties in missile attacks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 "American terrorists" were killed after Teheran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Authorities were still looking into Matar's nationality and his criminal records, if any.

Iraqi children drinking parents' BLOOD to stay alive

Iraqi children drinking parents' BLOOD to stay alive

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Parents trapped with their families on a mountain by Islamic State militants are resorting to cutting themselves so their starving children can drink their blood.

ONGC loses bid for Iraqi oilfield

ONGC loses bid for Iraqi oilfield

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

ONGC Videsh Ltd, overseas investment arm of the state-run explorer, teamed up with Oil India Ltd and Turkish Petroleum Corporation to bid for the Halfaya oilfield in Iraq's second post-war bid round on Friday.

ONGC to bid for Iraqi oilfield

ONGC to bid for Iraqi oilfield

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Russia's Gazprom or Rosneft may also join ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of the state-run explorer, in Iraq's second post-war bid round on December 11-12, industry sources said.

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

'The war against ISIS is what earned the Kurds global recognition of being some of the best fighters that overshadowed regular armies,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

'No substantial evidence' on whether 39 Indians abducted in Mosul are alive: Iraq

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Swaraj is likely to make a detailed statement in Parliament on Tuesday about her meeting with her Iraqi counterpart.

Iraqi militants behead S Korean

Iraqi militants behead S Korean

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

The killing was aimed at deterring South Korea from sending additional troops to Iraq to assist US soldiers.

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomed a decision from soccer's world governing body FIFA to lift a ban on hosting competitive international soccer matches at stadiums in three Iraqi cities.

Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush

Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Bush was on a 'farewell' trip to Iraq, a month shy of demitting office, when Muntazer al-Zeidi, a reporter with the Al-Baghdadia channel, said it with shoes -- in Iraq, as in most nations, one of the direst forms of insult.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

PHOTOS: Inside Fallujah after Islamic State

PHOTOS: Inside Fallujah after Islamic State

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The devastation caused by the IS forces is extensive. There are bombed out buildings, crushed cars and explosives that were being lined up to be used inside a school.

Thousands attend slain Iraqi leader's funeral

Thousands attend slain Iraqi leader's funeral

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Risha, a key Sunni Arab ally of the United States and the Iraq government, was killed when a powerful bomb hit his envoy on Thursday.

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Iraq's military intelligence authorities have arrested five men, linked to Al Qaeda, for manufacturing chemical weapons and plotting to smuggle them to Europe and North America. The military intelligence authorities monitored the activities of the men for three months in which three workshops that manufactured chemical agents were uncovered.

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Kin of 39 missing Indians in Iraq express pain

Kin of 39 missing Indians in Iraq express pain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Family members of the other missing persons said that from the Iraqi minister's statement, it was clear that the Indian government does have any concrete information about the missing.

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

Rediff.com12 May 2018

The journalist, who shot to fame for hurling a shoe at the then US president, calling him a dog, wants to fight corruption and rebuild Iraq. Muntadhar al-Zaidi speaks to Subhash K Jha.

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Here is a glimpse into US soldiers' life battling against IS.