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BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Nakhil Center for Human Rights and Press Freedoms said Tuesday that the Oil Ministry’s statements on gasoline shortages in some Iraqi cities contained…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs said the planned increase in allowances for full-time caregivers and the opening of new coverage for people w…
IraqRussian ear, nose and throat specialist Igor Manevich said improper use of vasoconstrictor nasal drops during a cold can lead to serious health problems. He said the medi…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The number of currency exchange and money transfer offices in Baghdad has increased significantly in recent years. Mazhar Mohammed Salih, a financial advi…
IraqThe Iraqi Ministry of Trade announced that a shipment of 44,000 tons of rice from the United States has arrived at the Port of Aqaba in Jordan. The vessel, named EQUINOX …
ErbilERBIL, Iraq — The Kurdistan Region Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry announced a full waiver of outstanding debts owed by merchants and companies to local chambe…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs said it will soon launch a comprehensive loan program to support small and medium-sized projects run by women.…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Zeydi has called for the country to move beyond a socialist economic model, setting off debate in Baghdad over the future direct…
IraqNegotiations between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and paramilitary leadership regarding the integration of non-state weapons into the national security ap…
BaghdadChildren in Baghdad’s historic Kifah and Fadl districts are marking the Eid al-Adha holiday with makeshift, manual swings due to a persistent lack of modern recreational …
ErbilThousands of visitors from across Iraq traveled to Erbil during the Eid al-Adha holiday to seek relief from summer temperatures at the region’s natural landmarks. The Bek…
KirkukThe Kirkuk Roads and Bridges Directorate reported significant traffic congestion on the Kirkuk-Baghdad road, specifically near the Daquq Bridge. Officials stated that the…
BaghdadIraqi Oil Minister Bassem Abdul Zahra al-Idani has ordered a mandatory rotation of personnel across oil companies operating in Basra to prioritize meritocracy and integri…
BaghdadTwo individuals were killed in a targeted shooting in the Abu Ghraib district, west of Baghdad, following an escalation in a local family dispute. Unidentified gunmen ope…
AnbarKurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Nechirvan Barzani has transitioned from revolutionary rhetoric to institutional statecraft, enhancing the region's diplomati…
IraqTEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran views Washington’s announcement that it had lifted a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz with skep…
NajafTen individuals were hospitalized in Najaf after suffering from food poisoning linked to a local restaurant. The victims consumed mandi, a traditional rice and meat dish,…
IraqIranian officials have formally denied claims made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding a finalized agreement, characterizing his statements as a mixture of fac…
IraqTehran has dismissed recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the removal of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and the destruction of Iranian nuclear …
BaghdadSupreme Islamic Council Chairman Sheikh Humoudi met with Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadiq to discuss regional stability and the necessity of upholdin…
