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Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? | Politics News

It was his first speech in front of parliament as Iraq’s prime minister, and Ali al-Zaidi was quick to set out his stall. “[I am committing to] reforming the security apparatus by restricting weapons to state control and strengthening the capabilities of the security forces,” al-Zaidi pledged in mid-May. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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Forestry Commission condemns mob attack on its timber checkpoint facility

The Forestry Commission (FC) has condemned the vandalisation and destruction of its newly constructed accommodation facility for timber checkpoint personnel at Babatokuma in the Kintampo Forest District. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., when an irate mob allegedly attacked the facility, vandalised the structure and subsequently set it ablaze….

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From hospital, pope pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting via video link on improving information security at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday. Reuters-Yonhap VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, calling for a ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, as he recovers in hospital from…

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