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KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — Feyli Kurds in Kirkuk are calling for fair representation in government and administrative roles, saying they have long been excluded from public instituti…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's General Meteorological Authority forecast Monday that temperatures across the country will climb to 43 degrees Celsius over the coming days. Accor…
IraqContainer shipping rates from Asia rose sharply last week, climbing to roughly one-year highs as fuel costs increased and congestion built at several Asian ports. A 40-fo…
IraqThe World Health Organization reported 452 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa, with 82 deaths attributed to the outbreak. Most cases have been identified in the Demo…
ErbilERBIL, Iraq — Researcher and writer Adalet Ömer presented documentary and archival work on rights violations against Kurds at the Kurdish Book Fair in Erbil, describing h…
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — Stone mills continue to stand in Kirkuk's old bazaars as local heritage items, drawing interest from visitors and residents alike. The traditional grinding…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — An explosion was heard near Kharg Island in Iran on Saturday, according to local reports. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that t…
IraqMesud Bulus, the U.S. presidential advisor for Arab and African affairs, said Saturday that positive progress has been achieved in negotiations between parties in Libya. …
IraqPope Leo XIV called for strengthening European integration during the first stop of his visit to Spain, saying the process should be viewed as a gift for all humanity rat…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Federal Court invalidated a contract for a traffic monitoring and violation system on Tuesday, ruling that collecting fees from citizens without cl…
IraqPARIS, France — Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal has made a formal offer to Paris Saint-Germain for French winger Ousmane Dembélé, according to Saudi media reports. The clu…
IraqAn explosive attack in western Yemen killed a senior military commander and three of his bodyguards on Tuesday. Brigadier General Yahya Wahish, commander of the 1st Infa…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Some matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be temporarily suspended or postponed because of severe weather expected in host cities across the United St…
IraqIraq's Justice Minister Khaled Shawani met with senior officials of the Human Rights Department on Tuesday to discuss the preparation of a national human rights plan for …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's telecommunications minister announced that three additional beach promenade areas have been added to the country's free internet initiative. Accor…
IraqTaylor Swift's fortune has reached approximately $2 billion, making her the richest female music artist in history according to Forbes' 2026 "Iconoclast 50" list. The 36-…
IraqBEER SHEVA, Israel — An Israeli police officer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of raping his ex-partner, according to the Maahash unit that investigates complaints aga…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — A biographical study has detailed the political, financial, and logistical contributions of Muhammed Musa Sadik, known as Muhammed Fili, a strategic figur…
IraqIraq's National Pension Institution has submitted official proposals to parliament to raise the retirement age back to 63 and introduce service purchase options for certa…
SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi met with a delegation from the Military Shrine in Samarra on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and instructed officials to accelerate…
