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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 …
IraqUS intelligence assessments indicate that Iran has resumed drone production during the ceasefire period and is restoring its military-industrial infrastructure at a strik…
IraqIraq’s Supreme Federal Court has set the first hearing for July 1 in a challenge to the validity of Ali Zeydi’s appointment as prime minister, opening a political case th…
BasraThe Electricity Ministry said a southern production unit director supervised connection work for a power-generating barge in Basra, as Iraq prepares to bring the unit onl…
IraqKuvvetli Hava Club has completed the files and the administrative and financial requirements needed for its 2026-2027 Asian license, as the Baghdad-based side moves to se…
BaghdadAs Iraq approaches qualification for the World Cup finals, many supporters hoping to travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico to back the national team are facing v…
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Fahd al-Zeydi ordered members of his ministerial team to complete their asset declarations within one week of taking office, and said he had already su…
BaghdadIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi said Iraq will not allow individuals or groups that threaten the country’s security or that of other states in the region, as the govern…
SulaymaniyahSulaymaniyah's Tourism Directorate said it has completed all preparations to receive tourists and visitors from outside the city during the Eid al-Adha holiday, with meas…
BaghdadThe Ministry of Justice said the 4,867th issue of the Official Gazette published a series of presidential decrees, decisions and official regulations, including a decree …
BaghdadGold prices in Baghdad markets closed the week with significant gains, tracking a broader upward trend in global precious metal values. Local 21-karat Iraqi gold reached …
BaghdadIraq is experiencing an increase in dust storms and a decline in green spaces, heightening environmental risks across the country. Environmental expert Murtaza al-Janubi …
BaghdadIraq will experience varied weather conditions over the coming days, with light rainfall expected in the northern mountainous regions and fluctuating temperatures across …
