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IraqIraqโs Federal Supreme Court has set 1 July for the first hearing in a challenge to the appointment of Ali Zeydi as prime minister, moving a politically sensitive disputeโฆ
IraqFormer US President Trump said sanctions on Iran will not be lifted and that the country will not receive any oil waivers, underscoring a continued policy of pressure andโฆ
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
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
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
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
BaghdadAn Iraqi parliament member said an official letter has been sent to Prime Minister Ali Zeydi calling for a review of the previous governmentโs decisions and contracts, wiโฆ
IraqRussiaโs Defense Ministry said it has successfully completed joint nuclear deterrence exercises with Belarus, a large-scale drill that involved strategic and hypersonic mโฆ
SaladinThe publication of the names of some identified victims in newspapers triggered a major shock, after which the university began sending body parts for burial. The episodeโฆ
IraqIraqโs anti-corruption authority has urged that corruption cases not be inflated and said any public allegations must be backed by documented evidence, warning that unsubโฆ
IraqAn Israeli intelligence assessment has raised the possibility that Iran could launch an unexpected attack if it detects any U.S. preparation for a strike against it in thโฆ
IraqFIFA is reviewing a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, reviving the idea with support from federations across different continents even before the new 48-โฆ
ErbilErbil held a broad meeting aimed at protecting the environment and preventing violations against public property, with the participation of the Interior Minister, the Erbโฆ
BaghdadRights activist Ali Habib said e-government systems are reducing traditional corruption in Iraqi institutions by minimizing direct contact between staff and citizens. He โฆ
IraqUS intelligence assessments indicate that Iran has resumed drone production during the ceasefire period and is restoring its military-industrial infrastructure at a strikโฆ
IraqIraqโs Supreme Federal Court has set the first hearing for July 1 in a challenge to the validity of Ali Zeydiโs appointment as prime minister, opening a political case thโฆ
BasraThe Electricity Ministry said a southern production unit director supervised connection work for a power-generating barge in Basra, as Iraq prepares to bring the unit onlโฆ
IraqKuvvetli Hava Club has completed the files and the administrative and financial requirements needed for its 2026-2027 Asian license, as the Baghdad-based side moves to seโฆ
BaghdadAs Iraq approaches qualification for the World Cup finals, many supporters hoping to travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico to back the national team are facing vโฆ
