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Government signs deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants in latest bid to deter small boats

It comes after an £800,000 deal last year with Baghdad to help the country crack down on smuggling networks

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Migrant returns deal struck with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boat Channel crossings

The deal will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers, the Home Office said

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Experts warn that the water crisis in the country’s south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025

Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul

The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025

Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by Islamic State

Iraqi officials have begun excavating a suspected mass grave left by the Islamic State extremist group

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2025

Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police

Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025