Iraq fans inside the stadium before the match in Boston. Reuters
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US envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad to show support for Ali Al Zaidi’s government

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Ahmed Qassem speaks at Iraq's base camp in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Joshua Longmore / The National
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UAE retains high Moody's ratings and stable outlook on 'strong shock-absorption'

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Members of Saraya Al Salam gather during a ceremony in the city of Samarra, marking their separation from the Sadrist movement and their integration into the Iraqi security forces. AFP

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