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BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaydi, who took office on May 14, 2026, faced a series of heavy policy files in his first 100 days, including oil exports, sal…
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed the 2026-2027 Asian Champions League Elite and Asian Champions League Two schedules for Iraq's Air Force an…
BasraKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Iraq's Basra Heavy and Medium crude oil prices climbed in the latest session, tracking gains across OPEC member grades and a broader increase in glo…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Basra International Airport has launched direct flights to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, and New Delhi, the capital of India, as part of efforts to expan…
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Cabinet approved a series of oil-sector and electricity measures during its 15th regular session, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Falih ez-Zeydi. …
BasraBASRA, Iraq — An electricity plant in Basra went offline on Wednesday after a fault developed on two of its lines, the city's Electricity Distribution Directorate said in…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Former member of parliament and tribal leader Mansur al-Timimi has criticized a project to open the presidential palaces in Basra to investment, holding loc…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — The head of Basra's provincial council Integrity Commission, Bidaa al-Nahi, said there are suspected irregularities and improper transactions in a project t…
BasraROME — The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said only about 3 percent of agricultural land in the Gaza Strip remains accessible and undamaged, warning tha…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — U.S. President Donald Trump has published a map of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the post shared from his personal account. The strait connects the Per…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Five suspects linked to drug trafficking were arrested by Iraqi security forces in Basra province, the provincial police directorate said on Tuesday. One po…
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Basra heavy and medium crude oil prices increased on Tuesday, tracking a broader rise in global oil markets. According to the data, Basra heavy cru…
BasraWASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran cannot under any circumstances obtain nuclear weapons, reiterating his position in a po…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Iranian football club Esteghlal will play its home matches in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage at Basra International Stadium in Iraq during the 2…
BasraBAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy fighting broke out in Baidoa, in southwestern Somalia, between the Federal Army and armed opposition groups, with clashes spreading across multipl…
BasraWASHINGTON, United States — Global maritime tracking data shows ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, have slowed …
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's General Land Transport Company, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, announced on Sunday, August 16, 2026, the launch of the first internatio…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — A fire broke out on Thursday at the roof eaves of Fayaz Hospital in central Basra, prompting an evacuation of patients and medical staff, local authorities …
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has removed the rector of the University of Basra from his position, according to a ministry d…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — A pedestrian bridge collapsed in the city of Basra on Saturday, causing material damage in the surrounding area, according to local officials. No casualties…
