Iraq Acts Against Iran-Backed Militias, Freezes Assets

Iraq Acts Against Iran-Backed Militias, Freezes Assets

Iraq has taken decisive action. On December 3, 2025, the Iraqi government officially froze the bank accounts of several Iran-backed militias. These groups include Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis, and multiple Iraqi factions under the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The order came directly from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Authorities acted swiftly to block millions of…

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West Virginia Reinstates School Vaccine Ban on Religious Waivers

West Virginia Reinstates School Vaccine Ban on Religious Waivers

West Virginia enforces strict vaccine rules for school children. The state allows only medical exemptions and bans religious ones. However a 2023 law protects religious equality. Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an order in 2025 to permit religious opt-outs. School boards refused to accept them. Consequently parents sued the state and local education officials. Lower Court’s…

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