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BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — BAGHDAD — A Kurdish parliamentarian said the Kurdistan Region's unpaid salaries will remain the central sticking point in negotiations with Baghdad, with …
IraqStanford University researchers have developed a new drug that significantly lowers the risk of recurrence in patients with IgG4-related disease, a rare immune condition.…
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — A fire burned through approximately 10 dunams of wheat fields near Taze Hurmatu, south of Kirkuk, on Saturday. The blaze started during the day in agricult…
AnbarANBAR, Iraq — Iraq's parliament plans to summon Ministry of Trade officials during the next legislative session to discuss the registration of children on food assistance…
IraqDrone attacks in North Kordofan province killed four people and wounded six others, according to a human rights group. The strikes targeted El-Hashasha and El-Bukriyat vi…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Baghdad-based Nafit Club has extended the contract of head coach Adil Nima for another season, the club announced. Club officials cited the team's perform…
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Ministry of Oil on Monday denied media reports alleging that normal gasoline was being mixed with improved gasoline and sold at higher prices. …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq moved up to 56th place in the latest FIFA global rankings, becoming the highest-ranked Arab national team in Asia. The shift followed Qatar's draw w…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Tuesday the government has printed 25 trillion dinars to address financial pressures, a move that raises Iraq's n…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — A political activist was detained at Baghdad International Airport on publication-related charges, according to a rights and press freedom center. The arr…
BaghdadKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Iraq's imports dropped to $51.1 billion in 2025, down more than $36 billion from the $87.4 billion recorded in 2024, according to international trad…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced plans to establish an integrated information system to regulate the labor market, covering all provi…
IraqThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored the decisive points with late free throw…
AnbarANBAR, Iraq — Some intelligence agencies are moving away from recruiting and training long-term professional agents, instead opting to recruit ordinary individuals for si…
AnbarBAGHDAD, Iraq — A member of the Iraqi parliament and leader of the Azm Coalition has left the country, according to sources. Muthenna es-Sameri's departure coincides with…
IraqArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi has made progress in recovering from a hamstring injury and could feature in the national team's upcoming friendly matche…
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kazimi acknowledged that some of his government's decisions were based on information not definitively supported by evi…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — A staff member in the purchasing department at the Baji Refinery has made allegations concerning sales, commissions and contracts at the facility. The emp…
IraqFIFA has published a comprehensive list of items prohibited at the 2026 World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The ban covers vuvuzela…
BabilWASHINGTON, United States — A federal court in Washington ruled that the Trump administration's policies blocking immigration applications from citizens of 39 countries w…
