KarbalaKarbala shown from the air on Arefe Day
Karbala was shared through aerial images taken on Arefe Day. The footage reflected the city’s heavy turnout and religious atmosphere. The images highlighted Karbala’s wi…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 12:01
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AnbarWhat happens in the body during fasting?
During fasting, the body first uses the energy it has already taken from food. As insulin levels fall, fat burning begins, and blood sugar balance changes in the first fe…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 12:00
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BaghdadBaghdad moves against illegal animal slaughter before Eid al-Adha
Baghdad Municipality has launched a wide inspection campaign to monitor and prevent the random slaughter of sheep and livestock as Eid al-Adha approaches. The municipal s…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:57
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IraqBrazil Turns to Ancelotti in Bid to Reclaim World Cup Glory
Brazil has entrusted Carlo Ancelotti with the task of restoring the national team to the top of world football at the World Cup, as the five-time champions seek a record-…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:42
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BaghdadGold prices updated in Baghdad ahead of the holiday
Local markets in Baghdad announced today the prices of domestic and foreign gold. The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold was 935,000 dinars, while the b…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:36
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IraqMIT develops smartphone tech to see objects behind walls
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new algorithm that can use LiDAR sensors to detect objects behind walls. The technology, …
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:35
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IraqFayik Zeydan says fair rulings require honesty and impartiality
Judge Fayik Zeydan said in a speech at a graduation ceremony held at the American University that the hardest decisions require not only legal knowledge, but also honesty…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:11
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BaghdadBaghdad markets see weaker pre-Eid shopping activity
Pre-Eid shopping activity in Baghdad’s markets has fallen noticeably this year. Rising prices and regional tensions have had a negative effect on commercial activity in t…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:11
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ErbilNechirvan Barzani receives Mazlum Abdi in Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Syrian Democratic Forces commander Mazlum Abdi in Erbil on Tuesday morning. The meeting took place in the Kurdistan…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:05
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BaghdadInterior Ministry warns against fireworks use during Eid
The Interior Ministry said action will be taken against anyone using fireworks, explosive toys or iron pellets during Eid holidays. A ministry spokesman said security tea…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 11:02
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IraqSource of water in the Okavango Delta identified
The long-standing mystery of where the Okavango Delta’s water comes from has been solved. An international team of scientists and researchers identified what keeps the de…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:50
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BaghdadDollar steady in Baghdad, edges higher in Erbil
The dollar was steady in Baghdad during morning trading ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, while it rose slightly in Erbil. At the Kifah and Harithiya exchanges in Baghda…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:49
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AnbarAnbar official calls for Tribil border crossing to stay open 24 hours
Rutba district mayor Imad al-Rishawi in Anbar has called for the Tribil border crossing to remain open around the clock, saying trade traffic at the crossing has risen sh…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:37
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BaghdadElectricity minister orders urgent steps to address summer load and fuel shortages
Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib has ordered ministry teams to implement urgent technical and field measures in response to rising summer demand and limits on importe…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:36
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IraqKhamenei says no safe haven will remain for US bases in the region
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said there will be no safe place for US bases in the Middle East. In a message to pilgrims, he also called on Islamic countries to stre…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:30
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BaghdadFour Iraqi players join national team camp in Spain
Four professional footballers have joined the Iraq national team camp in Girona, Spain. Yusuf En-Nasravi and Frans Botros have now linked up with Emir El-Amari and Hussei…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:26
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BaghdadIraq Judiciary Institute extends judicial training applications to June 11
The Iraq Judiciary Institute has extended the application deadline for judicial training until June 11, 2026. The extension applies to the 54th judicial term for judges a…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:24
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BaghdadIraq Professional Basketball League second stage ends today with six games
The second stage of the Iraq Professional Basketball League will conclude today with six matches in Baghdad and Duhok. In the group leaders section, Sabis-Neftu’l Shimal,…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:18
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BaghdadFive armed groups in Iraq prepare to hand over weapons
Political sources say five armed groups in Iraq are preparing to lay down their weapons and hand them over to Iraqi authorities. The move is intended to answer U.S. condi…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 10:03
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IraqAI-powered Wi-Fi can identify people without devices, study finds
A new study has found that ordinary Wi-Fi routers, when paired with artificial intelligence, can identify people with high accuracy. The technology can determine who some…
📅 26.05.2026🕐 09:59
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