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DiyalaSerious subsidence has been detected in the earth approaches to Hamrin Bridge, Iraqโs longest bridge, in Diyala province after lake levels rose because of heavy rainfall.โฆ
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Zeydi and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Masrour Barzani met in Baghdad to address unresolved disputes and strengthen relations between โฆ
BaghdadIraqโs dollar exchange rate slipped slightly on Saturday afternoon in major trading centers, with market prices still trading well above the official Central Bank rate ofโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs Finance Ministry said it began paying May salaries for public employees on Saturday, following the ministerโs instructions, in a move that covers all state workersโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs Ministry of Finance has started disbursing May salaries for government personnel, with the payments beginning on Saturday. The move comes as Eid al-Adha approachesโฆ
BaghdadIraq will become part of the $700 million WorldLink international cable project, a privately financed system designed to connect the Gulf region with Europe through Iraq โฆ
BaghdadIraqi Health Minister Abdulhussein Moussawi has urged citizens to avoid using fireworks during the Eid al-Adha holiday to protect public safety and reduce the risk of accโฆ
BaghdadIraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi received Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Baghdad as the two sides prepared to address unresolved issues betโฆ
BaghdadThe Iraq Football Federation is holding elections in Baghdad today at a pivotal moment after the national teamโs success in securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.โฆ
KirkukKirkuk Provincial Council member Ahmed Ramzi Kobirlo said dozens of service projects across the city have stopped because of insufficient financial allocations and the inโฆ
BaghdadGold prices in Iraq opened the new week lower, with Baghdad markets setting the sale price of a mithkal of 21-carat Iraqi gold at 940,000 dinars and the buying price at 9โฆ
BaghdadEgyptian actor Muhammad Ramadan was greeted with a surprise birthday celebration by fans in Baghdad during a promotional tour in Iraq for his new film, Aslan. The event dโฆ
BaghdadElectricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib ordered the creation of a central emergency unit in Baghdad on Saturday, 23 May 2026, to address the summer seasonโs challenges and cโฆ
BaghdadIraqi Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Vehip has ordered the creation of a central emergency crisis room as part of preparations for Karbala's 40th Ziyarat, aiming to keep โฆ
BaghdadKurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani will spend two days in Baghdad for talks with the Prime Minister, the Iraqi Parliament and political leaders,โฆ
BaghdadKurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masr Barzani arrived in Baghdad on an official visit with a delegation to address outstanding disputes between Erbil and Baghโฆ
BasraBasra, Dhi Qar and Maysan were hit by a string of deadly and violent incidents, including a 17-year-old who died by suicide in the Shatt al-Arab waters and whose body wasโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs parliament has reviewed 23 draft laws in the closing phase of the current legislative term, with a monitoring center warning that most would expand the administratโฆ
MosulThe Iraq Olympic Committee has formed an interim administrative board to manage Mosul Sports Club, with Ninova Governor Abdulkadir Ahmet ed-Dahil named as chairman. The mโฆ
AnbarUS official Tom Harb has rejected claims that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement or prepared a new draft deal. He said the reports were the pโฆ
