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"Wars destruction of economies, public services, and the environment leads to deaths that occur long after bombs drop", wrote the report's authors.

Millions have been killed by the reverberating impacts of war following 9/11, a report has found.

Research by the Costs of War project suggests at least 4.6 million people have been killed by the direct and indirect effects of violence in the Middle East and Africa, where the US and its allies were involved in counterterrorism.

It estimated secondary impacts of fighting, such as the destruction of economies, public services and the environment, had led to between 3.6 to 3.7 million deaths, added to the 906,000 - - 937,000 people killed directly in the bloodshed.

This number is still rising.

"Wars destruction... leads to deaths that occur long after bombs drop and grow in scale over time," wrote authors from the US Costs of War Project, which is part of Brown University's Watson Insitute.

The report highlights the devastating impact of war on human life in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Libya and Somalia.

While these states have endured "violent wars" involving the US, authors of the report did not "attribute direct responsibility to any single combatant".

"Many warring parties and many intensifying factors have contributed to these deaths," they wrote.

Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US launched the war on terror to combat Islamist militants The military campaign - still ongoing - has targeted groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, plus toppled the regime of Saddam Hussien in Iraq.

Critics have slammed the morality, effectiveness and cost of the war on terror.

These post-9/11 campaigns have displaced 38 million people - the largest number of forced displacements since World War Two - and cost 7.4 trillion, according to the Watson Insitute for International and Public Affairs

The Costs of War report, published on Monday, said the more than 4.5 million deaths in these war zones were linked to "significant causal pathways".

These included "economic collapse", leading to the "loss of livelihood and food insecurity", "destruction of public services and health infrastructure", "environmental contamination", and "reverberating trauma and violence", alongside "forced displacement".

In a place like Afghanistan, the pressing question is whether any death can today be considered unrelated to war, said Stephanie Savell, Costs of War co-director and author of the report.

Wars often kill far more people indirectly than in direct combat, particularly young children.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani have discussed possible ways of Iraq's participation in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.

Zelensky said this on his Telegram channel, according to Ukrinform.

"At the meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani I thanked [him] for Iraq's solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, a firm position in supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state, the principle of inviolability of borders and compliance with the norms of international law," he wrote.

He thanked Iraq for supporting Ukraine within the framework of international organizations, in particular, the resolutions of the UN General Assembly.

The president also invited the prime minister of Iraq to visit Ukraine to discuss important areas of interstate cooperation.

Zelensky earlier held meetings with the heads of delegations of the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Kuwait.

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JEDDAH:Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Arab League Summit on Fridaythat they must not allow the region to turn into a conflict zone, but reassured the world that world peace was near.

The Kingdom hosted the summit in which Syrian President Bashar Assad was welcomed back after a 12-year suspension and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to rally support for his country.

We assure friendly countries in the East and the West that we are moving forward in peace. We will not allow our region to turn into a zone of conflict, the crown prince said.

It is enough for us, with turning the page of the past, to remember the painful years of conflicts that the region lived through,it is enough for us to have conflicts that the peoples of the region suffered from and because of which development was faltered in the region, he added.

And on Syria the crown princesaid: We hopethat Syrias return to the Arab League will mark an end to its crisis.

The crown princeemphasized that the Palestinian cause was, and still is,the pivotal issue forall Arabs.

He also expressed hope that dialogue would lead to a resolution of the crisis in Sudan. Saudi Arabia is welcoming the signing of the Jeddah Declaration by the two parties involved in the conflict in Sudan, he said.

The outgoing chairman of the Arab League has called on the world to bring the Israeli settlement policy to an end and he added: The Palestinian cause was and still is the central issue of the Arabs.

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky who had arrived in Jeddah a short time beforetold delegates his country was in a state of war not just a conflict.

He also said he appreciated the Saudi mediation for the release ofprisoners of war last year.

The crown prince said: We reaffirm the Kingdoms position supportive to everything that contributes to reducing the intensity of the crisis in Ukraine, and not to allow further worsening of the humanitarian situation there,Saudi Arabia is ready to continue mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Also on Friday, Russian President sent a cable to the Arab League saying his countrywould continue to provide all possible assistance to settle the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He also said Moscowintended to expand its multifaceted cooperation with Arab countries, and remained keento support efforts to resolve the crises in Sudan, Libya and Yemen.

In his opening remarks of the summit outgoing Arab League chairman Algerian prime minister Aymen Benabderrahmane, praised Saudi Arabia for hosting the event.

He added that the world was going through increased polarization with an energy crisis and face threats to food security.

He said all efforts to solve the ongoing crisisin Yemen would be appreciated.

Jordans ruler King Abdullah II told the summit the system of joint Arab action required the cooperation between the countries to be strengthened.

And he added: A fair and comprehensive peace will only be achieved through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

King Abdullah said the crisis in Syria had come at a high price. We welcome its return to the Arab League, he added, addressing the Syrians.

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said countries were going through a harsh period.

Preserving the national institutions of our countries is necessary and vital, he said.

He said Egypt was continuing in its efforts to stabilize Gaza, and he affirmed the need to establish a Palestinian state to achieve regional peace.

Palestines President Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community to provide protection to the Palestinian people, and to resort to all international courts to restore our rights.

But he thanked his Arab neighbors for their support.

We commend the firm positions of Arab leaders towards the Palestinian cause.

Tunisian President Kais Saied condemned what he described as the international communitys inaction over Palestine.

There must be an end to the violations against the Palestinian people and the international silence towards them, he said.

Syrian President Bashar Assad thanked Saudi Arabia for promoting the reconciliation in the region in his first speech to the Arab League in over a decade.

We are facing a historic opportunity to sort out our situation without foreign intervention, he said.

Without mentioning specific countries, he then went onto add: We must prevent foreign interference in our affairs.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman had welcomed dignitaries through the afternoon for the start of the Arab League Summit in jeddah.

Representatives started arriving for meetings in the build up to the summit earlier in the week.

Among the most notable arrivals for the main meetingwas Syrian President Basha Assad who was greeted by the crown prince before the pair shook hands and then posed for a photograph.

It's the first time in more than a decade that Assad was excluded from the alliance.

A short time before the opening of the summit, images were transmitted around the globe of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrived for what he described as a historic visit to build relations with Arab nations.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was the first Arab leader to leave the summit on Friday afternoon, as others began returning home in the evening.

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The Interior Ministry of Iraq issued a ban on U.S. dollar transactions across the country. Iraq is one among the 24 countries that have shown interest to join the BRICS alliance and accept the new currency for global trade. The Iraqi government banned entities from initiating business transactions with the U.S. dollar early this week. Iraq aims to control the fluctuating black market exchange rate, that has been plaguing the country for long enough.

Also Read: BRICS: 10 Asian Countries Agree to Ditch The U.S. Dollar

The development is also designed to strengthen the usage of the Iraqi Dinar in the nations Forex markets. The ministry aims to lower the difference between the official exchange rate offered by the government and the exchange rate thats thriving in the black markets. The move will reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar and bolster its native currency the Iraqi Dinar.

The dinar is the national currency in Iraq. Your commitment to transact in it instead of foreign currencies boosts the countrys sovereignty and economy, the statement read. The Ministry also pointed out that failing to do so will lead to criminal offenses with punishable crimes. The law will hold accountable anyone who attempts to undermine the Iraqi dinar and the economy, it read.

Also Read:30 Countries Now Ready To Accept BRICS Currency

General Hussein Al Tamimi, who heads the operation directorate explained that offenders will be fined one million Iraqi Dinars. Moreover, repeat offenders will attract harsher punishments including double the fine with a years imprisonment.

If the violator repeats it, he will face an imprisonment penalty of up to one year plus a one-million Iraqi dinar financial fine. In case of a third violation, that penalty will be doubled and well have the business license turned, Tamimi said.

Iraq is looking to join the BRICS bloc in a move to end reliance on the U.S. dollar. The nation is ready to accept the new currency to settle cross-border transactions. The next BRICS summit will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in August 2023. Around 19 countries have both formally and informally requested to join the alliance, reported Bloomberg.

If more countries join BRICS, the expansion of BRICS+ will only hurt the prospects of the U.S. dollar. Also, if the yet-to-be-released BRICS currency grows stronger, it could ring the death knell for the USD. Read here to know what could happen to the American economy if the BRICS currency becomes the global reserve.

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003 as modified in scope and relied upon for additional steps taken in Executive Order 13290 of March 20, 2003, Executive Order 13315 of August28, 2003, Executive Order 13350 of July 29, 2004, Executive Order 13364 of November 29, 2004, Executive Order 13438 of July17, 2007, and Executive Order 13668 of May27,2014 is to continue in effect beyond May 22, 2023.

Obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Therefore, I have determined that it isnecessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13303 with respect to the stabilization of Iraq.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,May 16, 2023.

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