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BaghdadGold and silver fell after new U.S. strikes on targets in Iran lifted oil prices and renewed concerns about inflation pressures. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,537.54 an ou…
BaghdadBrent crude futures rose about 2% in early Asian trading after US strikes on southern Iran. Brent climbed to $97.56 a barrel, while US crude edged up to $91.25. US Centr…
IraqDisputes over the division of Cabinet posts in Iraq continue to shake political alliances. It was announced that Ahmet Asadi has left the Construction and Development Coa…
IraqIraq’s Foreign Ministry marked the 45th anniversary of the Gulf Cooperation Council by highlighting the importance of security and cooperation in the region. In a message…
IraqGold prices fell after new US attacks on Iran pushed oil higher and strengthened expectations of renewed inflation pressure and interest rates staying elevated for longer…
IraqSpain’s Health Ministry said hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a passenger brought back from abroad, and the patient is in medical isolation in Madrid. That rais…
IraqNew U.S. strikes inside Iran weakened expectations that Washington and Tehran could soon reach an agreement, pushing oil prices higher and adding to market jitters. Brent…
BaghdadIraq's Foreign Ministry said the stability of the Gulf states is an inseparable part of Arab national security. It said Iraq views the security of the Gulf states as a co…
IraqU.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that enriched uranium will either be sent directly to the United States for processing and destruction, or destroy…
IraqThe United States has refused to allow Iran’s national team to stay inside the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing FIFA to seek an alternative base for the to…
BaghdadIraq’s Foreign Ministry congratulated the Gulf states on the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Gulf Cooperation Council, saying their security and stability are an …
BaghdadBaghdad’s Rusafa Police Command said it solved the killing of a woman who had left home and gone missing after investigators determined that her brother killed her and bu…
BaghdadAnbar Provincial Council member Adnan al-Kubeysi said compensation payments for the families of martyrs have been suspended for three years, leaving more than 26,000 case…
BaghdadFinance Minister Falih es-Sari has ordered new job grades to be created under Iraq’s 2026 budget for master’s degree holders, doctoral graduates and top-ranked students, …
IraqExplosion sounds were reported in Gulf waters off southern Iran, prompting an official investigation and heightened security measures in the area. Authorities have not is…
BaghdadHajj pilgrim convoys began arriving in Arafat early Tuesday, with officials ensuring that pilgrims were within Arafat’s boundaries for the standing, one of the central ri…
BaghdadIraq is facing a severe water crisis driven by climate change and upstream water policies in neighboring countries, with national reserves reportedly falling from 18 bill…
SaladinPolice in Saladin carried out a field operation in markets, parks and other public areas to monitor harassment cases and behavior it said was contrary to community values…
IraqCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that separatist efforts in Alberta are dangerous, drawing a parallel with Brexit and the long-term consequences of voting d…
BaghdadBaghdad Provincial Council said private generator owners must comply with the official tariff and operating hours, warning that deterrent measures will be taken against t…
