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Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi (R) welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi (L) at the parliament building ahead of a parliamentary session held for a confidence vote on the cabinet formed by al-Zaidi, on May 14, 2026, in Baghdad, Iraq
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Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 May, 2026
Mark Savaya and US President Donald Trump. [Screengrab from Mark Savaya/Instagram]
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Officials stand in the lobby of Iraq's parliament building in Baghdad as newly elected lawmakers are due to hold their first session on December 29, 2025. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP via Getty Images)
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	Syrian security forces increased security measures at Al-Hawl refugee camp
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