GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 4+ stories.

WORLDOct 15China’s Iraq War ‘safe haven’ restaurant film of real people to represent country at OscarsA mainland-produced film about a Chinese restaurant in Baghdad that became a wartime refuge has been selected as China’s entry for next year’s Oscars, bringing global attention to untold stories from the Iraq War. Directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming, Once Upon a Time in the Middle East became a box-office hit after its domestic release in China in August, earning more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$344 million). The film follows Xu Fu, a chef who travels to the Middle East to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8US wraps up military mission in Iraq, giving Baghdad room to strengthen China tiesThe US has ended its military mission in Iraq, a move analysts said could give Baghdad more room for diversified partnerships and indirectly benefit China’s energy and commercial interests. But they cautioned that the shift was unlikely to create a power vacuum for Beijing to fill, with China lacking both the ambition and capacity to take on the US security role. The United States formally ended its Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq on September 30, completing a withdrawal agreed on in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27The U . S . Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didnt See ComingThe U.S. has made a significant political move in Iraq that apparently surprised both Moscow and Beijing. This suggests a shift in geopolitical dynamics in the region.finance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSJul 20Iran War More Unpopular Than Vietnam Or Iraq | Armstrong EconomicsA report suggests that a potential war with Iran is perceived as more unpopular than previous conflicts in Vietnam or Iraq. This indicates significant public sentiment against military intervention.armstrongeconomics.com · United States