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BaghdadThe Iraqi Football Association said on 25 May 2026 that eight domestic clubs have received Asian Football Confederation licenses for the 2026-2027 season, a move it descr…
IraqThe Spanish Football Federation has officially announced that Spain will play Iraq in a friendly on 4 June 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The ma…
BaghdadEight local clubs in Iraq have qualified for the Asian licensing required to compete in continental tournaments in the 2026-2027 season, the Iraq Football Association’s L…
IraqIraq’s national team has intensified tactical training at its camp in Girona, Spain, as it steps up preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The training camp is b…
BaghdadHaklar Bloc lawmaker Mikdad al-Hafaci said some Iraqi political forces, along with the United States and other regional powers, are trying to end the presence of the Hash…
IraqLionel Messi was photographed wearing a special design shirt featuring the flags of countries taking part in the 2026 World Cup, drawing particular attention in Iraq afte…
IraqColombian singer Shakira said her breakup and divorce from former husband Gerard Pique were the darkest period of her personal life. She described the split, which became…
BaghdadGold prices rose again in Baghdad on Monday, May 25, with 21-carat Iraqi gold trading at a selling price of 950,000 dinars and a buying price of 955,000 dinars. The incre…
KirkukIn Kirkuk’s old bazaars, Delir el-Jaf is preserving the city’s cinematic memory through a small shop filled with rare film projectors and reels. The space stands as a rem…
BaghdadThe 37th round of the Iraq Stars League begins Wednesday and could determine the championship, with leaders Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya aiming to clinch the title and the race for …
IraqGold prices climbed more than 1% on Monday to $4,557.46 per ounce as hopes for progress between the United States and Iran weakened the dollar and pushed oil prices lower…
IraqLionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match against Philadelphia Union after feeling pain in his left hamstring, though the club has not yet issued an official medical report. …
BaghdadIraq’s Transport Ministry is launching a river taxi system in Baghdad and eight provinces to ease traffic congestion and support tourism. The project is designed to moder…
BaghdadRound 4 of the second stage of the Iraq Professional Basketball League will be played Monday evening, with six matches split between two groups in Baghdad and Duhok. The …
