Nasiriyah local TV announced that the National Security Service arrested a member of the Dhi Qar Council this morning, Wednesday, on charges of "extortion". The TV reported that the arrest took place in the city of Al-Rifai, north of Dhi Qar Governorate. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…