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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…
BaghdadShiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr has announced the dissolution of the Saraya al-Salam militia, ordering the group to surrender its weaponry to the Iraqi state. The governmen…
BasraThe National Investment Commission has released new specifications for the proposed Financial and Economic City project located near Baghdad International Airport. Offici…
BasraResidents of the Al-Mutaiha district in Basra continue a century-old tradition of communal dining following Eid al-Adha prayers at the Jabal Mosque. This long-standing pr…
NajafMuqtada al-Sadr has given Saraya al-Salam one week to complete its separation process, with the move expected to be finished by Ghadir Bayramı. The decision, reported fro…
BaghdadEnergy expert Amir al-Shammari reports that fines imposed on private generator operators in Baghdad remain negligible compared to their substantial profit margins. This r…
BaghdadGold prices fell to their lowest level in nearly two months on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening dollar and rising global oil prices. The decline follows heightened …
IraqThe Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, a key component of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), has declared that all weaponry must remain exclusively under the control of state…
BaghdadAsaib Ahl al-Haq Secretary-General Kays al-Hazali stated that the concept of resistance must evolve beyond military operations to focus on building strong state instituti…
KirkukThe Red Church, situated on a hill east of Kirkuk, stands as one of the city's oldest Christian landmarks and a testament to the region's diverse religious history. Built…
