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LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPCION, Spain — A June 9 friendly match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile planned for La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain, has been cance…
DivaniyeDHI QAR, Iraq — Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources Muthna al-Temimi said on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, that the ministry will provide Dhi Qar with water allocations and sup…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — NEW YORK — Iraq was elected one of the vice presidents of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at a vote held during the assembly’s ses…
MosulMOSUL, Iraq — The Nineveh Environment Directorate said on Wednesday that it had taken legal action against a person accused of cutting century-old trees in Mosul after a …
DivaniyeDHI QAR, Iraq — Water Resources Minister Mitsena al-Tamimi dismissed Ahmed Cabir Zidan, the director of the Hurriya–Dagara Project in Dhi Qar, on Wednesday and appointed …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi parliament member Amir al-Fayez said he does not expect an extraordinary session in Baghdad next week to complete the cabinet, saying the remaining …
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Transport Minister Vehb el-Hüsni said on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, that his ministry would continue supporting Basra city and its strategic projects during a…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights said on Wednesday that shortages of vehicle fuel have deepened again across the country, with long lines formin…
BaghdadKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Iraqi politician Khimis al-Khinjir on Wednesday condemned Iran’s attacks on Kuwait, describing them as an “aggressive escalation” and a clear violat…
BaghdadANKARA, Türkiye — ANKARA — Turkey's Transport and Infrastructure Ministry said the country is in contact with Saudi Arabia about reviving the historic Hejaz Railway as a …
IraqFIFA said the cost of attending a match in the New York area at the 2026 World Cup could exceed $2,000, while train and bus tickets rose from $12.90 to $98. New Jersey At…
DuhokDUHOK, Iraq — The Duhok Antiquities Department said Wednesday that archaeologists uncovered an important site in the Akre district during excavations carried out ahead of…
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister’s proposal to allocate a housing plot to every family has brought the country’s housing crisis back into focus. The article says the …
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons and that Iran's Supreme Leader is personally involved in ongoin…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkey's carpet exports declined in the first four months of 2026, according to data from the Union of Turkish Carpet Exporters. The country exported $87…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — BEIRUT — Israeli media reported on Wednesday evening that plans are in place for a possible strike on Beirut in the coming days. Channel 13 sa…
MosulDUHOK, Iraq — The Kurdistan Region Health Ministry said on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, that a 47-year-old man from Nineveh has been confirmed with hemorrhagic fever in Duhok…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The International Monetary Fund said Iraq will be among the economies most affected by regional shocks in 2026, warning that the impact would be felt in i…
DuhokDUHOK, Iraq — The Duhok Health Directorate said it has recorded the city’s first confirmed hemorrhagic fever case of the year. The patient is a 47-year-old man from Sunun…
IraqIraq ranks second among Arab nations in Instagram user numbers heading into 2026, according to data reviewed by the publication. The country has reached the highest user …
