Iraq signs $450 million deal with US firm for first floating LNG terminal

2025-10-28T12:23:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq has signed an agreement with US-based Excelerate Energy to build the country’s first floating terminal for liquefied natural gas... Read more »

Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life

If you’ve followed Unpacking Israeli History for a while, you know I’m drawn to patterns. Study history for long enough, and it’s hard not to see them: echoes, cycles, recurring themes.  If... Read more »

Ludo’s hidden bets: Iraqi youth caught in a new wave of digital gambling

Shafaq News – Baghdad When 42-year-old mother Umayya Aziz noticed her teenage daughter asking for more spending money than usual, she assumed it was harmless. Fourteen-year-old Amina rarely left their Baghdad home... Read more »

Will the Gaza ceasefire last?

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faced new challenges as it entered its third week, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement. While Hamas handed over the remaining 20... Read more »

Hen Mazzig celebrates Jewish Joy with Season 2 of ‘And They’re Jewish’

In the wake of the sharp rise in antisemitism since October 7, influencer, activist, and Tel Aviv Institute founder Hen Mazzig has been one of the most visible Jewish voices online. His... Read more »

Eli Sharabi, relatives of ex-hostages strut runway at TLV Fashion Week

Tel Aviv Fashion Week returned on Sunday after a wartime hiatus, with a series of special guests strutting down the runway, including former hostage Eli Sharabi, along with the relatives of several... Read more »

The Kurdish spine of Iraq’s elections: Unity tested by division

Shafaq News – Erbil The Kurdish political arena stands at the heart of Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections set for November 11, 2025. With 301 Kurdish candidates among the 7,768 contenders approved nationwide,... Read more »

UNIFIL Shoots Down Israeli Drone in Lebanon Border Incident

UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon executed a rare defensive operation Sunday, claiming an Israeli drone during a patrol in the southern region, marking the latest confrontation between the international mission and Israeli... Read more »

Political Dismissals Law drains Iraq: $8.8B cost threatens state

Shafaq News More than 260,000 Iraqis—including many who were not even born when Saddam Hussein’s regime ended in 2003—are currently receiving state salaries under the Political Dismissals Law No. 24 of 2005,... Read more »

UK’s Starmer to discuss Eurofighter jets sale with Erdogan in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to discuss the pending sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey on Monday when he meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan... Read more »