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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…
IraqThe United States has refused to allow Iran’s national team to stay inside the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing FIFA to seek an alternative base for the to…
BaghdadIraq’s Ministry of Water Resources said no sudden or exceptional rise has been recorded in the Euphrates River, while confirming that water levels are under continuous mo…
BaghdadBaghdad’s Rusafa police commands opened an investigation after a man reported that his home had been robbed, only to find that the complaint was unfounded and that the th…
BaghdadIraq’s Communications Ministry has reopened the Iraqi Post Office in the historic Qashla building in central Baghdad, reviving an old postal system at a time of artificia…
IraqPrime Minister Ali Zeydi sharply criticized the Financial Audit Authority at Monday’s Council of Ministers meeting, saying major gaps remain in oversight and that governm…
BaghdadFIFA President Gianni Infantino has formally invited Iraqi football official Adnan Dircal to the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, underscoring Dircal’s standing withi…
IraqAC Milan has dismissed head coach Massimiliano Allegri after the club failed to secure qualification for this season’s Champions League, following a 2-1 home defeat to Ca…
IraqFIFA has officially approved the new leadership structure of the Iraq Football Association, confirming former national team captain Yunis Mahmoud as its president. The de…
IraqUS intelligence sources say Iran’s Supreme Leader, Musevi Hamenei, is being kept in a secret location and remains completely isolated from the outside world. His access i…
BasraTwo separate deaths in Basra on Monday evening left the city in mourning, after a police commissioner assigned to stadium security died by suicide at his post and a young…
IraqIran has executed another man on charges linked to this year’s protests, as rights groups warn that dozens more face the threat of execution. Abbas Akbari was tried over …
IraqDates stand out as a nutrient-rich snack packed with fiber, natural sugars and minerals, and research suggests that when they are eaten can affect the benefits the body r…
BaghdadTransfermarkt has listed the Iraq national team’s most valuable players as the squad continues preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Ahmed Kasım tops the ranking at 3.5 mi…
IraqHaklar Bloc has condemned what it described as attempts by political circles backed by U.S. and regional pressure to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces. The bloc s…
ErbilKurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Kurdistan MMA fighter Namu Fazel and congratulated him on his success in the United States, pledging continued suppo…
SaladinArab football is poised to reach its highest-ever representation at the 2026 World Cup, with eight teams qualified for the tournament hosted jointly by the United States,…
