Latest Iraq news in English from Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Kirkuk, Erbil and across Iraq. Follow politics, security, economy, energy and regional developments with professionally edited updates.
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Communications and Media Commission issued eight sanctions over three days in mid-August, targeting television channels, programs, journalists and …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Ministry coordination spokesman and Chief of Staff spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Wednesday that September 30 will represent a strategic turnin…
MaysanBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Army's Directorate of Military Intelligence said a security operation in Maysan province resulted in the seizure of a large cache of weapons and…
IraqHALBERSTADT, Germany — A long-running organ performance of John Cage's "ASLSP" inside the historic St. Burchardi Church in eastern Germany marked its 17th sound change si…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi President Nizar Amidi said more than 14,000 accumulated death sentences have been pending at his office since he took over the presidency. Speaking …
IraqPARIS, France — Haaretz reported that the Syrian government views Prime Minister Netanyahu as attempting to draw Syria into an unprepared conflict. Citing Syrian sources,…
SulaymaniyahSULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — Dozens of supporters of the People's Front Party protested outside the Sulaymaniyah People's Court on Wednesday, calling for a ruling in the Lalezar …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission announced on August 21, 2026, that a comprehensive cross-check of National Pension Fund records identified roughly 16,…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's economy remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbons, with oil accounting for 88% of government revenue, 91% of merchandise exports and 53% of real gr…
IraqSmall colored dots on the sidewall of new tires are production reference marks used by technicians during mounting and balancing, not decorative features or date stamps. …
IraqMANNHEIM, Germany — Violence erupted during a German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern at the Carl-Benz Stadium, leaving 35 police officers injured an…
IraqGAZA — Prices of lighters have risen sharply across the Gaza Strip as basic goods become increasingly difficult to obtain, with new small lighters now selling for around …
IraqA federal judge in Manhattan has struck down the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visa applications from 75 countries, ruling the policy unlawful. Judge Jan…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Basra heavy and medium crude oil closed the week with sharp gains, tracking a broad rise in global oil prices and regional geopolitical developments. Basra …
DuhokDUHOK, Iraq — Zaho Sports Club will host Air Defense on Saturday in a critical game of the Iraqi basketball Super League final series, Iraqi Basketball Federation board m…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that he would be pleased to be nominated for a third presidential t…
IraqTOKYO, Japan — Clinics in Tokyo are reporting a sharp rise in male clients seeking body hair removal as summer temperatures climb, with many citing relief from sweat and …
IraqDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of Iran's parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, said the United States would be compelled to le…
IraqTwo to three cups of coffee a day have been linked to cardiovascular benefits, according to a review of more than 200 studies cited by health experts. The research sugges…
Astrology commentator Jocelyn Akioui has outlined the key planetary movements expected during the final week of August, with the Sun's transition from Earth-sign Taurus i…
