AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoChurch Leadership in Iraq: The Chaldean Catholic Church installed its new patriarch, Polis III Nona, in Baghdad, replacing Cardinal Louis Sako, as Iraq’s Christian community continues to shrink after years of conflict and ISIS-era attacks. Regional Security Tensions: Iraq condemned missile and drone strikes on Kuwait, urging restraint and diplomacy as the Gulf remains on edge amid US-Iran ceasefire talks and competing claims over who launched what. Militias vs. State Control: Muqtada al-Sadr’s move to integrate Saraya al-Salam into state institutions is reigniting debate over weapons outside government command, with Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi also calling for armed factions to operate under state authority. Oil Sector Update: Iraq appointed oil industry veteran Bassim Mohammed Khudair as the new Minister of Oil, as exports remain pressured by Strait of Hormuz disruption. Migrant Worker Returns Home: Bangladesh repatriated the body of Mohammad Shrabon, killed in a missile strike in Baghdad, with officials and family receiving condolences and financial support. Crime and Migration Smuggling: A UK-linked smuggling network allegedly operating from Iraq taunted asylum policy online, claiming “there is no deportation” after Channel crossings. Eid in Kurdistan: Erbil drew crowds for Eid al-Adha heritage festivities, with cultural performances and crafts bringing locals and visitors together.
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