Shafaq News/ Iraq needs a strong ally like the US to face a potential ISIS rebirth. However, the government is trying to balance its ties with both the US and Iran by passively allowing Iran to maximize its power among Shia militias in the country

Five years ago, ISIS was defeated by a global coalition and its local partners in the controlled

Shafaq News/ Iraqi lawmakers postponed voting on Monday on a bill that includes the death penalty or life in prison for same-sex relations - a measure that diplomats from Western countries said could have serious consquences for Iraq's political and economic ties if it goes through.

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Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed his government's commitment to activating the Strategic Framework agreement as he met with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday.

"Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with US President Joe Biden at

Shafaq News/ United Airlines said it has canceled its flight to Tel Aviv, Israel for Monday.

The carrier has also canceled its flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Amman, Jordan for Tuesday.

United has resumed its regularly scheduled flights between Newark Liberty Airport in the U.S.