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ErbilKurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Kurdistan MMA fighter Namu Fazel and congratulated him on his success in the United States, pledging continued suppo…
IraqUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an agreement with Iran is still possible despite the recent attacks, signaling that Washington has not abandoned diplomacy even aft…
BaghdadSecurity forces carried out separate operations in Baghdad and Anbar, detaining suspects linked to drug trafficking and illegal arms trading. The arrests underscore ongoi…
BaghdadIraq’s National Security Unit arrested a dangerous drug dealer in eastern Baghdad after a drone-assisted operation in the Harbiyya area demonstrated the city’s security a…
BaghdadThe Iraq Stock Exchange recorded 5,718 transactions worth 86.72 billion Iraqi dinars last week, with weekly turnover reaching about $66.2 million and rising 958% from the…
SaladinArab football is poised to reach its highest-ever representation at the 2026 World Cup, with eight teams qualified for the tournament hosted jointly by the United States,…
KarbalaUnauthorized employment by foreign nationals who enter Karbala as religious visitors has become an economic and social crisis in the city, where thousands are believed to…
IraqIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Doha and began talks with Qatari officials, with the Strait of Hormuz and…
BaghdadThe General Directorate of Cargo in Iraq issued instructions to ease visitor entry at all border cargo centers for Eid al-Adha, aiming to ensure the highest possible flow…
BaghdadTwo separate fires broke out in Baghdad’s Rusafa district and were brought under control by firefighting teams, with no casualties reported. The incidents occurred in Bag…
BaghdadPolitical groups within the Coordination Framework are preparing a wide-ranging administrative restructuring in state institutions as Iraq’s cabinet crisis continues, rai…
BaghdadThe Iraqi Football Association said on 25 May 2026 that eight domestic clubs have received Asian Football Confederation licenses for the 2026-2027 season, a move it descr…
IraqThe Spanish Football Federation has officially announced that Spain will play Iraq in a friendly on 4 June 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The ma…
ErbilKurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Erbil on Tuesday to discuss support for Iraq’s political process and th…
The Interior Ministry’s “Alt content” committee has opened legal proceedings against Shaza Hassan, known on social media as “Ummu Ali Terzisi,” over allegations that she …
BaghdadThe Iraqi Ministry of Interior has initiated legal proceedings against social media personality Sheha Hasan for publishing content deemed contrary to public morality. An…
BaghdadA fire on the roof of the Babylon Hotel in Baghdad was brought under control after a rapid response by firefighting teams, with no deaths or injuries reported. The blaze …
Rehabilitation work on the second thermal unit at the Nasiriyah power plant in southern Iraq has reached an advanced stage, as technical teams from the Electricity System…
IraqUS President Donald Trump said any agreement with Iran must be “great,” warning that no deal would be reached otherwise. In a post on Truth Social, he framed the issue as…
BaghdadEight local clubs in Iraq have qualified for the Asian licensing required to compete in continental tournaments in the 2026-2027 season, the Iraq Football Association’s L…
