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  "id": 10871284,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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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, formally concluding its anti-ISIS mission, Operation Inherent Resolve, after a 12-year tenure. Iraq is now set to focus on bilateral security cooperation with the US. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has firmly criticized Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for storming the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, which was attended by hundreds of settlers. In Morocco, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is poised to assume the role of the nation's first female prime minister. Dubai's Etihad Rail passenger service has marked a historic milestone by successfully completing its inaugural journey to Abu Dhabi, with the train departing from Al Yalayis Station on Wednesday morning. Additionally, an Iranian court has overturned a plea made by singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who was originally sentenced to 74 lashes and a ban on work and travel for 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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        "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",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T00:46:30.000Z"
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        "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:26:16.000Z"
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      {
        "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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