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      Iraq

      Kylian Mbappe of France scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Iraq in Philadelphia. AFP

      Mbappe dazzles as France outclass Iraq in stormy Philadelphia

      Aymen Hussein's status in doubt after sustaining injury

      World Cup 2026

      Iraq appoints new central bank governor amid financial strain and reform push

      Iraq fans channel Rocky's fighting spirit before France World Cup bout

      Iraq fans gather in Philadelphia for World Cup match against France - in pictures

      Iraqi militia linked to Iran 'likely to integrate into state following US deal'

      Yazidi survivors launch truth commission in push for justice

      How did Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the region's other teams do in first matches?



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        Abu Dhabi and Dubai to get first direct flights from India's north-east

      • The Arabian Peninsula is facing higher-than-average increases in hazardous heat owing to climate change. Chris Whiteoak / The National

        Extreme weather risk on the rise with Gulf 'feeling 4°C hotter'

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        Harry Collett says goodbye to House of the Dragon: 'The job of a lifetime'

      • Proponents say direct lithium extraction could be a significant breakthrough to improve on conventional methods and lessen environmental damage AFP

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      • Air India Express will operate twice weekly flights between Zayed International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport from July 15. Photo: Air India

        Abu Dhabi is first global destination for Mumbai's new airport

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