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BaghdadBaghdad is debating a proposal to create a new Federal Security Ministry that could include both the Popular Mobilization Forces, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, and the Peshmeโฆ
BasraIraqi security forces in Basra shot down a balloon that was moving toward Kuwaiti territory and was said to be carrying drugs. Border police units detected the aerial tarโฆ
BasraIraq Border Police shot down a suspicious air balloon in the Hฤฑzฤฑr el-Ma area near the border after it attempted to cross into Kuwait. A security source said the balloon โฆ
IraqLiverpool are weighing Arne Slotโs future after a poor season, with the clubโs leadership said to be holding fresh internal discussions about whether to dismiss him. Mohaโฆ
BasraIraqโs State Company for Ports has placed all units on alert after receiving information about two Bolivia-flagged ships reported missing. The company said it had not recโฆ
BaghdadThe Iraq Basketball Federation has appointed the coaching staff for the youth national team, made up of players born in 2008 and younger, as preparations intensify for thโฆ
IraqAs summer barbecue season gets underway, simple hygiene lapses can raise the risk of food poisoning during outdoor cooking and dining. Health guidance stresses frequent hโฆ
IraqAl Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League championship with a 4-1 victory over Damak, sealing the title in the 34th and final round of the season. The win was essential to pโฆ
BaghdadThe second week of Iraq Basketball Leagueโs second stage begins tonight with six matches scheduled in two groups in Baghdad and Duhok. The games will shape the standings โฆ
IraqSeven major OPEC+ producers, including Iraq, will discuss a limited increase in oil output for July at their June 7 meeting, with the proposed rise potentially reaching aโฆ
BaghdadWeather in Iraq is expected to remain generally calm across the central and southern regions on Friday, with partly cloudy skies at times, while the north is forecast to โฆ
IraqAn Iraqi official said a senior security delegation will soon travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to gather intelligence on the routes and points of origiโฆ
IraqIranian sources said Tehran and Washington have continued exchanging messages, with signs of progress in negotiations over the past two days. The discussions remain focusโฆ
IraqThe details of a 15-point plan to stop the war in Gaza were presented to the Security Council, outlining a step-by-step framework built on reciprocal measures between Isrโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs date industry took center stage in Baghdad at the โHurma Hazinesiโ conference, where officials and participants discussed production, development and access to forโฆ
IraqSmall actions that seem harmless at first can gradually erode a relationship and cause lasting damage. Repeated criticism can shift from a simple observation into a persoโฆ
IraqThe United States has temporarily suspended some arms shipments to Taiwan to bolster ammunition stocks needed for possible military operations against Iran, Acting U.S. Nโฆ
BaghdadBrent crude for July 2026 delivery fell below $103 a barrel for the first time since May 8, 2026 on Londonโs ICE exchange, reflecting renewed pressure on global oil markeโฆ
IraqBrazilian star Neymar da Silva has suffered a new injury setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after being ruled out of Santosโ match against Sant Lorenรงo because of a calfโฆ
IraqHezbollah and the Amal Movement in Lebanon sharply condemned the latest U.S. sanctions, describing them as an attempt to intimidate the public and pressure political forcโฆ
