Latest Baghdad news in English, including politics, security, economy, public services and local developments from Iraq's capital.
BaghdadThe Interior Ministry said action will be taken against anyone using fireworks, explosive toys or iron pellets during Eid holidays. A ministry spokesman said security teaโฆ
BaghdadThe dollar was steady in Baghdad during morning trading ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, while it rose slightly in Erbil. At the Kifah and Harithiya exchanges in Baghdaโฆ
BaghdadElectricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib has ordered ministry teams to implement urgent technical and field measures in response to rising summer demand and limits on importeโฆ
BaghdadFour professional footballers have joined the Iraq national team camp in Girona, Spain. Yusuf En-Nasravi and Frans Botros have now linked up with Emir El-Amari and Husseiโฆ
BaghdadThe Iraq Judiciary Institute has extended the application deadline for judicial training until June 11, 2026. The extension applies to the 54th judicial term for judges aโฆ
BaghdadThe second stage of the Iraq Professional Basketball League will conclude today with six matches in Baghdad and Duhok. In the group leaders section, Sabis-Neftuโl Shimal,โฆ
BaghdadPolitical sources say five armed groups in Iraq are preparing to lay down their weapons and hand them over to Iraqi authorities. The move is intended to answer U.S. condiโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs General Meteorological Authority said Tuesday will be partly cloudy across the country, with cloud cover likely to increase in some areas. It said light showers maโฆ
BaghdadTemperatures across Iraq are expected to rise gradually through the week, with the peak due on Thursday. A sharp drop in temperatures is forecast from Friday, while northโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs oil prices fell as global markets fluctuated, with Basra heavy crude dropping to $99.20 a barrel, down $4.66, or 4.49%. Basra medium crude also declined to $101.30โฆ
BaghdadGold and silver fell after new U.S. strikes on targets in Iran lifted oil prices and renewed concerns about inflation pressures. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,537.54 an ouโฆ
BaghdadBrent crude futures rose about 2% in early Asian trading after US strikes on southern Iran. Brent climbed to $97.56 a barrel, while US crude edged up to $91.25. US Centrโฆ
BaghdadIraq's Foreign Ministry said the stability of the Gulf states is an inseparable part of Arab national security. It said Iraq views the security of the Gulf states as a coโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs Foreign Ministry congratulated the Gulf states on the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Gulf Cooperation Council, saying their security and stability are an โฆ
BaghdadBaghdadโs Rusafa Police Command said it solved the killing of a woman who had left home and gone missing after investigators determined that her brother killed her and buโฆ
BaghdadAnbar Provincial Council member Adnan al-Kubeysi said compensation payments for the families of martyrs have been suspended for three years, leaving more than 26,000 caseโฆ
BaghdadFinance Minister Falih es-Sari has ordered new job grades to be created under Iraqโs 2026 budget for masterโs degree holders, doctoral graduates and top-ranked students, โฆ
BaghdadHajj pilgrim convoys began arriving in Arafat early Tuesday, with officials ensuring that pilgrims were within Arafatโs boundaries for the standing, one of the central riโฆ
BaghdadIraq is facing a severe water crisis driven by climate change and upstream water policies in neighboring countries, with national reserves reportedly falling from 18 billโฆ
BaghdadBaghdad Provincial Council said private generator owners must comply with the official tariff and operating hours, warning that deterrent measures will be taken against tโฆ
