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Order a long-term news report on Iraq
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is confident of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time. …
Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stageCitizen Digital
… Araghchi held a bevy of diplomatic calls, speaking with counterparts from Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and Oman, Iran's official IRNA news agency said. …
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening straitCitizen Digital
… Araghchi held a bevy of diplomatic calls, speaking with his counterparts from Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and Oman, Iran's official IRNA news agency said. …
Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthroughThe Standard
… On Thursday, the country executed two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in what authorities described as "separatist terrorist groups", a phrase often used to refer to Iranian Kurdish groups based in neighbouring Iraq's Kurdistan region. …
Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciaryCitizen Digital
… Iranian-backed armed groups equipped with drones are based in Iraq, while Tehran's allies in Yemen -- the Houthi rebels -- also possess combat-grade UAVs. …
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plantCitizen Digital
Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations By AFP May 17, 2026 02:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iraq's national team coach Australian Graham Arnold speaks during a press con …
Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparationsCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, De la Fuente confirmed that his World Cup squad list will include 26 players but that there would be additional players who would be included for a friendly against Iraq on June 4. …
Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World CupThe Standard
… Among the nations that closed their airspaces are United Arab Emirates, Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.US President Donald Trump after the launch of the joint attacks said that they decided to attack Iran over its stance on nuclear negotiations and missile programs …
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two monthsVeteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years as a prominent international correspondent. Her departure comes weeks after Paramount Skydance's takeover of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, which has raised concerns about editorial independence.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years as a prominent international correspondent. Her departure comes weeks after Paramount Skydance's takeover of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, which has raised concerns about editorial independence.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN's high commissioner for refugees warned that UNHCR faces a severe funding crisis, with only $3 billion of the $8.5 billion needed available as of October 9, forcing the agency to slash its workforce while displacement remains near record highs.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pentagon will livestream the firing squad execution of US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, convicted of shooting 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced. The execution will be the first by the US military since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US military will livestream the firing squad execution of convicted military shooter Nidal Hasan, set for December 3, marking the first such execution by the military since World War II. The plan has drawn condemnation from the UN, which says livestreaming the execution would breach prohibitions on torture.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian airlines resumed flights to Iraq's Najaf on Sunday following a US exemption granted to Baghdad, with Caspian Airlines operating the first flight. The Iraqi government secured an agreement allowing Iranian carriers, except Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights to and from the holy city.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNHCR warned Tuesday that nearly 8.3 million refugees and forcibly displaced people risk losing vital assistance as the agency faces severe funding cuts. The agency's available funding fell from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $3.9 billion in 2025, and by end of July 2025 it had received only 32 percent of the $8.5 billion it needs this year.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Iran stood firm on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan requires cessation of all hostilities in the Middle East, release of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and an end to the US naval blockade, stating "We will not back down from them."
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto discussed with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi opportunities for Kenyan professionals, particularly educators, to work in Iraq, as the two countries explore greater labour mobility and expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, energy, and other sectors.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Iranian airlines cancelled some international flights after the US tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation sector. Georgia and Azerbaijan suspended flights, and routes to Baghdad, Muscat and Qatar were halted, though some carriers continued operating to other destinations including China.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Treasury tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation industry on Wednesday, prompting Iranian airlines to cancel flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan, though routes to China, Istanbul and other destinations remained available. The US Treasury Secretary announced the measures as part of efforts to pressure Iran following their nearly seven-month war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's civil aviation authorities cancelled flights to Baghdad and Muscat airports effective midnight Tuesday, hours before expanded US sanctions took effect. Iran is negotiating to reroute Baghdad flights to Najaf and discussions with Oman were ongoing.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Indian light middleweight Sumit Kundu, who quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury, won his opening Asian Games match with a unanimous decision against Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri on Monday. The 23-year-old from Haryana, competing in the 70kg category, faces Iraq's Ali Qasim Hamdan Al-Sarray in the last 16.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Six French nationals went on trial in Iraq on Sunday as the country prosecutes thousands of suspected Islamic State group members. They are part of a larger group of 47 French citizens transferred from Syria last year.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fourteen people, mostly Afghan-born and linked to people-smuggling networks, face trial in France over a November 2021 inflatable dinghy sinking that killed 31 people, including a seven-year-old child, in the deadliest recorded Channel crossing accident. The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds, with others from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Egypt; only two survived.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has predetermined the outcome of a tender for an Integrated Elections Management System in favour of South Korean company Miru Systems Company Limited, claiming the ongoing procurement process is merely a formality.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military after the UAE announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following Iranian attacks on shipping. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint despite a recent lull in US-Iran hostilities.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's football federation has appointed Patrick Vieira, a 1998 World Cup winner born in Senegal, as head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after Senegal's loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 32.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after President Trump claimed he would declare it US territory following a US defeat of Iran. A White House official later said Trump was joking.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set out six conditions the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, including an end to US threats, lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US military forces from around Iran, and unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets. The conditions broaden terms Iran previously set out in a June memorandum.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway. An agreement between Iran and Oman is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan employers struggle to find job-ready TVET graduates despite growing demand for workers, while thousands of young people leave colleges unable to secure employment due to lack of practical experience. The State Department for TVET is working to address the mismatch between graduate skills and employer needs.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has lifted sanctions on Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline and two of its aircraft, which it had previously designated for alleged support to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The airline was removed after demonstrating major operational changes through the Treasury Department's administrative reconsideration process, though sanctions remain on a man previously identified as the company's owner.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lucy Wambui Ng'ang'a left Kenya eight years ago to work as a domestic worker in Iraq, where she died four years ago. Her family is now seeking help to bring her body home to Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans should be familiar with counter-terrorism laws, particularly the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2012, to support government efforts against terror and avoid inadvertently committing terrorism-related offences, which carry severe penalties.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iraq's Prime Minister has ordered heightened alertness and readiness across military camps and bases, and pledged that modernizing air defence capabilities is a "top priority" following US-Saudi strikes on bases belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed alliance integrated into Iraqi forces that includes pro-Iran groups.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Saudi Arabia struck positions belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation Forces), a network of Shia-majority armed factions established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group, which includes powerful pro-Iran groups that have long threatened Washington.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump promised to "hit back hard" at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, reigniting Middle East conflict and prompting oil prices to jump five percent amid fears of supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia and the US announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →