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  "id": 10871071,
  "title": "US withdraws troops from Iraq, UAE condemns Al Aqsa breach and Morocco appoints first female PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-withdraws-troops-from-iraq-uae-condemns-al-aqsa-breach-and-morocco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:26:16.000Z",
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    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/09/30/us-withdraws-troops-from-iraq-uae-condemns-al-aqsa-breach-and-morocco-appoints-first-female-pm/"
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  "account": "The United States has completed its withdrawal of troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission to combat ISIS. Baghdad is now focusing on strengthening bilateral security cooperation with Washington. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque compound by Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with hundreds of settlers. In a historic move, Morocco is set to appoint its first female prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. Dubai's Etihad Rail passenger service has successfully completed its inaugural journey from Al Yalayis Station to Abu Dhabi. Lastly, an Iranian court has rejected an appeal by singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who was sentenced to 74 lashes and banned from work and travel after performing without a headscarf during an online concert.",
  "summary": "In today's episode of Trending Middle East , the US is withdrawing its last troops from Iraq, officially ending its anti-ISIS mission, Operation Inherent Resolve, after 12 years. Baghdad now plans to shift towards bilateral security co-operation with Washington. The UAE strongly condemns the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque compound by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by…",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-forces-exit-iraq-emboldening-irans-proxies-and-islamic-state-10820588",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-forces-exit-iraq-emboldening-irans-proxies-and-islamic-state",
        "published": "2026-09-30T00:46:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Asia Times",
        "title": "Final US military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/final-us-military-withdrawal-from-iraq-is-a-major-bonus-for-iran",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iran-appeals-to-us-voters-as-american-troops-leave-iraq",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:55:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iran-appeals-to-us-voters-as-american-troops-leave-iraq-10853816",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:46:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/as-the-last-us-troops-exit-iraq-kurdish-fears-rise-and-militias",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:06:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iran-appeals-to-us-voters-as-american-troops-leave-iraq-10867432",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:19:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "US withdraws troops from Iraq, UAE condemns Al Aqsa breach and Morocco appoints first female PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-withdraws-troops-from-iraq-uae-condemns-al-aqsa-breach-and-morocco-10871284",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:26:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iran-appeals-to-us-voters-as-american-troops-leave-iraq-10868618",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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