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AnbarANBAR, Iraq — A new study has found that people over 65 who regularly consume blackberries, blueberries and strawberries have a markedly lower risk of frailty. The resear…
IraqDOHA, Qatar — Qatar's government announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of current Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The announcement wa…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi television outlets in the post-2003 era have elevated a number of regular on-air contributors into the role of "expert" or "strategic analyst" witho…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the launch of a third wave of airstrikes against Iran, building on results from two earlie…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Sunday it has closed the Strait of Hormuz to vessel transits until further notice.…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi security forces have detained former lawmaker Talal al-Zarawi in a joint operation carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Service and the Federal Inte…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — A security source has denied reports of gunfire inside Baghdad's Green Zone, saying no shots were heard in the heavily fortified district that houses gove…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — LONDON — European governments are considering paying a voluntary transit fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to help secure maritime navigat…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — A federal court in Washington has dismissed the case against four members of the far-right Proud Boys group—Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zacha…
IraqMOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Saturday that Russia would use nuclear weapons if the existence of the Russian state were threatened, but not otherwise. "If…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England lineups confirmed Norway and England face each other in a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — BAGHDAD — Naser al-Sabti, the Iraqi actor known for playing the character "Afritun" on the long-running children's program "Heyla Hop Club," has died, col…
SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq — A traffic official in Saladin province said two civilians were injured on Saturday when a Tahoe car struck a large animal on the road between the town of …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Stars League side Zawra Sports Club began preparations for the 2026-27 season on Saturday under newly appointed head coach Basim Kasim, with the fir…
IraqJERUSALEM — The Israeli military said it targeted a building in southern Lebanon used by Hezbollah members, accusing the group of preparing to use anti-tank missiles stor…
AnbarRAMADI, Iraq — A wide-ranging tribal conference held in Ramadi on Thursday opposed recent staff changes by the Anbar Provincial Council, with participants saying some dis…
IraqMUSCAT, Oman — Oman and Iran completed a round of technical and political talks in Muscat on the safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman's state ne…
IraqPARIS, France — France's national meteorological service has raised its weather risk alert to the highest level in 37 departments as an extreme heat wave grips the countr…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will travel to Washington on Tuesday for an official visit, Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Abadi annou…
IraqSouth African international midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU), Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team c…
