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IraqThe United States has reactivated Freedom Operation, a mission designed to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to assist 12 vessels in the coming …
IraqInter Miami said Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with a muscle strain in his left hamstring caused by overuse, after the star forward left the Philadelphia match early wh…
IraqFIFA has announced the cities and facilities where all 48 national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup will hold their pre-tournament camps, with Iraq set to prepare at…
IraqSaudi Arabia is using drones in Mecca to bolster health services for pilgrims as extreme heat intensifies during the Hajj season. Temperatures in Mecca reached 45 degrees…
BasraIraq's National Security Service stopped an organized attempt to smuggle crude oil in Basra after intelligence monitoring on the main road between Basra and Dhi Qar uncov…
IraqSherine Abdel Wahab is continuing preparations for new songs after drawing intense attention in recent weeks. She is expected to release several new works in quick succes…
IraqAn international ranking showed that the Iraqi passport was among the lowest-rated passports worldwide in May. The assessment was based on the number of countries holders…
BaghdadMazer Mohammed Saleh, financial adviser to the Iraqi prime minister, said diversifying the country’s foreign currency reserves within a balanced investment portfolio is a…
IraqConcerns are growing over extreme weather ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States, Canada and Mexico will host together. The tournament will be staged in 16 …
IraqBrazil 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-…
BaghdadLocal 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…
BaghdadFour 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…
BaghdadThe 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,…
IraqA 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…
IraqIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it shot down an MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle during a U.S. attack on southern Iran. The Guard said the target was hit after …
BaghdadIraq’s General Meteorological Authority said Tuesday will be partly cloudy across the country, with cloud cover likely to increase in some areas. It said light showers ma…
IraqRussian Federal Security Service chief Aleksandr Bortnikov said a range of methods were used to neutralize some of Iran’s top officials. He said the targets’ locations we…
BaghdadGold and silver fell after new U.S. strikes on targets in Iran lifted oil prices and renewed concerns about inflation pressures. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,537.54 an ou…
IraqIraq’s Foreign Ministry marked the 45th anniversary of the Gulf Cooperation Council by highlighting the importance of security and cooperation in the region. In a message…
IraqGold prices fell after new US attacks on Iran pushed oil higher and strengthened expectations of renewed inflation pressure and interest rates staying elevated for longer…
