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BaghdadAuthorities in Diyala have closed the Himrin Bridge to traffic as a precautionary measure following soil erosion in the surrounding areas. The closure aims to ensure publ…
AnbarIraqi Minister of Water Resources Mutlak al-Tamimi confirmed that the country is prepared to manage a potential flood surge originating from the Euphrates River in Syria.…
BabilThe Miss France organization has officially announced the suspension of its participation in the Miss Universe pageant, effective 2026. This decision marks a significant …
ErbilGold prices rose 0.4% to $4,512.79 per ounce in Friday’s spot market trading, rebounding from a two-month low recorded on Thursday. The uptick follows reports of a potent…
ErbilGlobal oil prices retreated on Friday, with Brent crude falling to $93.36 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropping to $88.27, marking a weekly decline of more…
MaysanThe Iraqi Football Federation’s Appeals Committee has officially upheld a 3-0 forfeit loss against Maysan Oil in their match against Al-Shorta. The ruling stems from the …
AnbarThe Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, is actively working to uncover the classified provisions of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran as the confl…
BaghdadIraq is set to experience a shift in weather patterns on Friday as atmospheric instability brings cooler temperatures and widespread rainfall across the country. Meteorol…
BaghdadMeteorologist Sadiq Attia has issued an urgent warning for travelers and individuals with respiratory conditions across Iraq as a significant dust storm approaches the co…
ErbilErbil clinched third place in the Iraq Stars League following a 2-1 victory over Zakho in the Kurdistan derby during the 37th week of competition. The win brings Erbil to…
BaghdadMustafa Al-Ashra, an Iraqi student, successfully secured a Schengen visa and traveled to Germany in 2023 after completing intensive German language studies at the Univers…
BaghdadIraqi Prime Minister Ali Zidi has issued a formal directive for political factions to surrender their arms to the state, signaling a major push to consolidate national se…
KirkukKirkuk Municipality has launched comprehensive veterinary inspections at its modern slaughterhouse to ensure food safety ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday. These clinical …
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Zidi has announced a strategic pivot to move Iraq away from a socialist-leaning economic model, identifying economic, political, and security stability…
BaghdadThe Iraqi Federal Commission of Integrity has launched an intensified audit and investigation campaign across Baghdad and all provinces, acting under the directives of Pr…
BaghdadIraq’s Minister of Communications, Mustafa Sand, has directed relevant authorities to implement free Wi-Fi services at major religious sites to support pilgrims and visit…
BaghdadMajor General Omar Adnan al-Waili, head of the Border Ports Authority, conducted an on-site inspection of the Zurbatiyah border crossing to evaluate administrative and te…
AnbarIraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji declared at an international security forum in Moscow that Iraq will not serve as a theater for regional conflicts or proxy…
BabilChildren in the village of Birmana, located near the city of Hilla in Babylon Province, are celebrating the Eid holiday through traditional outdoor play among local date …
BaghdadIraqi Prime Minister Ali Zedi has directed oversight bodies and security services to launch a comprehensive investigation into major contracts signed by government minist…
