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IraqBERLIN — German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon opened a new microchip factory on Thursday, built with an investment of approximately €5 billion. The company said the…
IraqSpain coach Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is fit to play a full match at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 18-year-ol…
IraqADEN, Yemen — Tribes in Yemen's northeastern Al-Jawf governorate have been carrying out a large-scale armed mobilization against the Houthi group for the past week, trigg…
AnbarDAMASCUS, Syria — DAMASCUS/BEIRUT — Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Damascus is not currently in talks with Hezbollah but is prepared to engage the Lebanese…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — BAGHDAD — Three matches in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 are scheduled for Saturday, with Spain, Portugal and Algeria all in action. Spain, regarded as o…
BaghdadWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the United States has spent $999 billion on NATO since 2014, publishing a breakd…
BasraKYIV, Ukraine — A Russian combined attack using ballistic missiles and drones struck Ukraine's capital, killing at least eight people and wounding 25, officials said. Kyi…
IraqThe Boston Celtics are trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, according to multiple NBA reports. Brown, a longtime offensive cornerst…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Counter-terrorism and anti-corruption units in Baghdad raided homes and hidden shelters as part of "Dawn Surprise," an operation Iraq launched in late Jun…
IraqSEATTLE — Belgium advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in their Round of 32 match…
IraqThe Detroit Pistons are trading veteran forward Tobias Harris to the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports. The move follows Harris exercising his player optio…
IraqLONDON — Tottenham have agreed a £100 million transfer fee with Newcastle United for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, a club record, according to British media reports. …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani (as referenced in the title through his predecessor's naming convention) met with a Jordanian ministerial de…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Football Federation will renew the contract of Australian head coach Graham Arnold, federation spokesman Ahmed al-Musavi said. Speaking at a new…
IraqEngland came from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32 and advance to the last 16. Congo struck first in the 7th minute th…
IraqGENEVA — FIFA said online abuse detected during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup rose 13-fold compared with the 2022 tournament in Qatar, with digital monitoring tea…
IraqBayern Munich have completed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ismail Saibari from a Dutch club, the Bundesliga side announced on Wednesday. The club said the agreement…
IraqLONDON — Liverpool have agreed a deal with Rennes to sign French under-21 center back Jeremie Jaque for a reported £60 million (about $79 million), PA Media reported. The…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq has expressed interest in joining BRICS, citing the bloc's growing role in the global economy, the country's ambassador to Moscow said. The envoy sai…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — OPEC is expected to decide on a new oil production increase of about 188,000 barrels per day for August at a meeting on Sunday, according to a report. The…
