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IraqKylian Mbappe is looking to rediscover his best form ahead of the World Cup after a disappointing first season at Real Madrid, where he has not delivered the success expe…
IraqLebanese civilians say Israeli forces have completely destroyed dozens of towns and villages along Lebanon’s southern border, as satellite imagery and local photographs h…
KirkukAslan Shahit, a television director at Kirkuk-based Türkmeneli TV, is known for more than 10 years of experience in television broadcasting and digital media. He has beco…
BabilA member of Iraq’s Parliamentary Legal Committee, Muhammed Cessim el-Hafaci, has sent an official letter to Prime Minister Ali Zeydi calling for a review of contracts iss…
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Falih Zaydi said members of his ministerial team must complete their financial disclosure statements within one week of taking office, and he personall…
IraqIraq’s Federal Supreme Court has set 1 July for the first hearing in a challenge to the appointment of Ali Zeydi as prime minister, moving a politically sensitive dispute…
IraqFormer US President Trump said sanctions on Iran will not be lifted and that the country will not receive any oil waivers, underscoring a continued policy of pressure and…
BaghdadBaghdad is debating a proposal to create a new Federal Security Ministry that could include both the Popular Mobilization Forces, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, and the Peshme…
IraqAs summer barbecue season gets underway, simple hygiene lapses can raise the risk of food poisoning during outdoor cooking and dining. Health guidance stresses frequent h…
IraqAn Iraqi official said a senior security delegation will soon travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to gather intelligence on the routes and points of origi…
IraqBrazilian star Neymar da Silva has suffered a new injury setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after being ruled out of Santos’ match against Sant Lorenço because of a calf…
IraqHezbollah and the Amal Movement in Lebanon sharply condemned the latest U.S. sanctions, describing them as an attempt to intimidate the public and pressure political forc…
BaghdadAn Iraqi parliament member said an official letter has been sent to Prime Minister Ali Zeydi calling for a review of the previous government’s decisions and contracts, wi…
IraqRussia’s Defense Ministry said it has successfully completed joint nuclear deterrence exercises with Belarus, a large-scale drill that involved strategic and hypersonic m…
SaladinThe publication of the names of some identified victims in newspapers triggered a major shock, after which the university began sending body parts for burial. The episode…
IraqIraq’s anti-corruption authority has urged that corruption cases not be inflated and said any public allegations must be backed by documented evidence, warning that unsub…
IraqAn Israeli intelligence assessment has raised the possibility that Iran could launch an unexpected attack if it detects any U.S. preparation for a strike against it in th…
IraqFIFA is reviewing a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, reviving the idea with support from federations across different continents even before the new 48-…
ErbilErbil held a broad meeting aimed at protecting the environment and preventing violations against public property, with the participation of the Interior Minister, the Erb…
BaghdadRights activist Ali Habib said e-government systems are reducing traditional corruption in Iraqi institutions by minimizing direct contact between staff and citizens. He …
