Latest Iraq news in English from Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Kirkuk, Erbil and across Iraq. Follow politics, security, economy, energy and regional developments with professionally edited updates.
IraqEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has told his players not to climb advertising boards while celebrating goals during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Norway. The dire…
IraqLISBON — Jorge Jesus was officially appointed as the new head coach of the Portugal national football team on Thursday, succeeding Roberto Martinez following Portugal's e…
IraqGENEVA — The World Health Organization's emergencies chief said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely two to four times larger than officia…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday opened the Al-Rahman Magnetic Resonance and Spiral Tomography Center at the Ibn al-Battar Cardiac Surg…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Police in Baghdad's Karkh district have arrested a pickpocket known by the alias "Three Thieves," described as one of the capital's most dangerous street …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's vehicle fleet has surpassed seven million, with more than four million of those vehicles concentrated in Baghdad, a figure that has reignited debat…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Iraq's National Security Service said it arrested 12 suspects in Basra over alleged customs fraud linked to large commercial shipments. The agency said the …
IraqDAMASCUS, Syria — An initial Syrian investigation has determined that ISIS carried out Tuesday's explosions in the capital Damascus, which wounded 18 people, according to…
IraqFrance advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. The opening goal by Kylian Mbappe sparked debate over whether the b…
IraqHAVANA, Cuba — The Cuban capital has been largely without electricity, running water and communications for nearly a week, the Russian state news agency Tass reported. Of…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — numerous bridges, tunnels, schools, hospitals and investment projects announced in recent years once pointed to an intense construction wave centered on B…
NajafMASHHAD, Iran — Two members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force were killed in an armed attack during the funeral and burial ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Al…
IraqFrance advanced to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco in the quarterfinals. The defending champion held off a disciplined Moroccan defense to secu…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — The United States carried out a new air operation against Iran 22 days after a June 17, 2026 agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with mutual strikes…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Five Iraqi fishermen detained by Kuwaiti authorities arrived in Basra on Thursday through the Safwan border crossing, according to a local security source. …
IraqPARIS, France — Paris authorities have rolled out an extensive security operation ahead of Saturday's 2022 World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco, a match Fren…
MosulBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said Monday that their units captured a wanted Islamic State (ISIS) member during an operation in the Mosul Plain. …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq national football team head coach Graham Arnold has said improving Iraqi football requires a comprehensive project, beginning with a stronger domesti…
ErbilKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — The Gulf Arab Cup Football Federation has approved the participating clubs for the third edition of the Gulf Champions League, scheduled for the 202…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi sprinter Falah Hassan won the silver medal in the men's 100 metres at the Asian U23 Championships in Ordos, China, finishing in 10.21 seconds, the I…
