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IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is preparing to launch a new commercial lending program in cooperation with state and private banks, targetin…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup group stage, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice. Ronaldo, 40, became…
IraqIraq's national football team has been hit by a second attacking injury ahead of its June 26 World Cup group match against Senegal in Toronto, a federation medical offici…
IraqFIFA President Gianni Infantino said U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the captain of the team that wins the 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for July…
KarbalaBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's High Judicial Council has directed security agencies to apply the country's counterterrorism law against individuals and groups using armed drones,…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq striker Aymen Hussein could miss Iraq's final Group I match against Senegal after picking up a hamstring injury during his team's game against France…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to end military operations against Iran withou…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six different FIFA World Cup finals, finding the net against Uzbekistan in Houston. The 41…
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — Construction of an Olympic Stadium in Kirkuk, begun years ago, has yet to be completed because of administrative, legal and financial obstacles, and athlet…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup preparatory match played in Houston on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute …
IraqPortugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the second round of group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, played at NRG Stadium. The victory gave Portugal its first win of the t…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Ali Falih al-Zaydi chaired a meeting of the High Committee for Million-Visitor Pilgrimages on Thu…
IraqBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Jorge Messi, father of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has been discharged from hospital after his condition improved, Argentine journalis…
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — Gaz e-Shimal Club, based in Kirkuk, has signed Syrian head coach Raefat Mohammed and his assistant staff for the new season of the Iraqi Stars League, the …
BabilHezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said a project aimed at eliminating the group militarily, politically, culturally and socially has failed, according to rem…
IraqFIFA named English referee Anthony Taylor to officiate the Iraq-Senegal match in the third week of the 2026 World Cup group stage, with England's Gary Beswick and Adam Nu…
BabilIsrael's plan to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza has stalled because no country has agreed to accept them, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported, citing the Mossad inte…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN — Iranian authorities have declared a three-day official holiday in the capital, Tehran, to coincide with the funeral of former Iranian leader Ali K…
IraqResearchers have found that frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can serve as a healthy and economical alternative to fresh produce. Studies show that most of these pr…
IraqLONDON — Krispy Kreme has recalled two World Cup-themed doughnut products in the United Kingdom because they may contain undeclared nuts, the company has announced. The r…
