Latest Baghdad news in English, including politics, security, economy, public services and local developments from Iraq's capital.
BaghdadBASRA, Iraq โ Basra has introduced scheduled electricity outages for the first time in years, implementing a rotation that provides power for four hours followed by two-hโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Communications Ministry blocked a transfer of 116 billion Iraqi dinars (approximately $88.5 million) to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Communicโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's national football team arrived in the United States for the 2026 World Cup, but at least two members of the delegation faced extended questioning uโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Fuel shortages have created long lines at gas stations throughout Baghdad, with some facilities closing or restricting sales of certain fuel types. Driveโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A new arts space called Baฤdadi Han has opened in the ลevaka neighborhood of Baghdad's historic center, bringing together visual artists under one roof. Tโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's airspace and all airports have fully reopened to commercial flight operations, the head of the Air Navigation Services Movement Unit said Monday. Mโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Iraqi Media and Communications Authority has banned presenter Hatip Adil from appearing on all local and foreign media for 30 days. The regulator saidโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi authorities announced that Iraq Airways will operate more than 40 international flights on Tuesday, resuming regular service after a period of restrโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Ministry of Health has recorded 145 confirmed hemorrhagic fever cases and 9 deaths nationwide since the start of the year through June 8, 2026. Minโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Hundreds of journalists gathered in Baghdad on Saturday to attend the funeral of Kurdish journalist Helkut Aziz, who died in a traffic accident while travโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A legal expert said Iraq's human rights framework is stronger on paper than in practice. Ali Habib, speaking June 8, 2026, identified the gap between legaโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Al-Shorta, the Baghdad-based Iraqi League champions, have begun restructuring their squad for the upcoming season. Omani head coach Rashid Jabir stepped dโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Police in the Karkh district of Baghdad have arrested a suspect accused of using specialized keys to break into vehicles and steal their contents. The manโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A senior Iraqi military officer has been detained on accusations of espionage and corruption, according to security sources. Lt. Gen. Ahmed al-Tayyar was โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Electricity Minister dismissed the head of the Central Region General Electricity Production Company in Baghdad, according to a ministry statement.โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Iraq Media and Communications Authority ordered media outlets nationwide to immediately cease producing and broadcasting crime programs, citing concerโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Communication and Media Authority issued a circular to satellite channels Tuesday banning all broadcasts of crime-related programs, including the aโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Environment Minister Serev Abdul Wahid announced Monday that the ministry has issued a decision requiring all private and public generators to instโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The International Monetary Fund projects Iraq will face greater fiscal difficulties in 2026 as energy subsidy costs rise, public debt increases and borrowโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's civil aviation authority announced Monday that the country's airspace has reopened to flights, approximately 24 hours after it was closed for 72 hoโฆ
