The Iraqi cabinet unveiled a series of social reforms in response to sweeping anti-government rallies that have left nearly 100 people dead.
In the decree, Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi's cabinet has included 17 planned reforms, construction of 100,000 new housing units, increased welfare stipends for needy families and boost benefits for unemployed.
With more than 4,000 wounded and the deaths mounting, the United Nations on Saturday urged an end to the violence.
Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says
There is no direct Qatari mediation between the United States and Iran, but Doha supports all formal and informal diplomatic channels to end the war, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Germany, France in rare rebuke of Trump over Iran war
Germany and France have both spoken out against United States President Donald Trump's actions over the conflict in Iran in a rare rebuke of a major ally.
Philippine president declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called an "imminent danger" posed to the country's energy supply.
Iran sends missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, after US President Donald Trump postponed the attack on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure because of what he described as productive talks with Iranian officials.
Lebanon declares Iranian envoy persona non grata, asks him to leave by Sunday
Lebanon has withdrawn accreditation from the Iranian ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani and declared him persona non grata, demanding his departure from Lebanon by Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.
