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IraqARLINGTON, Texas — England began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group 12 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane opened the…
IraqEngland beat Croatia 4-2 in their opening group-stage match of the 2026 World Cup, with Harry Kane leading the way with two goals. Kane opened the scoring from the penalt…
KarbalaBAGHDAD, Iraq — The holy cities of Karbala and Najaf are accelerating security, service and tourism preparations ahead of the 10th day of Ashura, a peak day of Shia mourn…
NajafNAJAF, Iraq — The Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf hosted families of victims killed in an attack on a school in Minab, Iran, with 128 of 168 affected families represented by a 3…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — Ivory Coast international Eli Wahi is under investigation in France for alleged involvement in an illegal betting network, French newspaper L'Equipe repor…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Defense said a high-level military delegation conducted a field visit to the Kurdistan Region on Wednesday evening to assess air protec…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has barred the entry of 1,750 head of live cattle from Colombia after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in the shipment. …
IraqLISBON, Portugal — Portugal made a disappointing start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a Group Eleven match in Ho…
IraqPortugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo drew 1-1 in a World Cup match held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with both teams scoring once after a goalles…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Gold prices in Baghdad's local market eased slightly on Thursday, June 18, with 21-karat imported Gulf gold quoted at 935,000–945,000 Iraqi dinars for sal…
IraqCristiano Ronaldo started Portugal's opening Group K match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2026 World Cup, entering the lineup at 41 years and 132 day…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who also serves as acting Minister of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Wor…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The US Department of Justice announced on Sunday that a plot targeting a UFC event at the White House constituted an assassinatio…
SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq — Members of the French national football team watched a replay of Iraq's recent match against Norway during lunch at their training camp, according to foot…
IraqFIFA President Gianni Infantino made a surprise visit to the Iran national team's dressing room after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, according to …
VasitTEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN — The Mehran border crossing, one of Iran's main land gateways to Iraq, recorded an unprecedented increase in cargo handling during the first two mo…
BabilTEHRAN, Iran — Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Wednesday described the Iran-United States agreement as a "turning point," saying it opens a new process toward …
IraqFIFA's decision to mandate three-minute water breaks at the 22nd minute of each half during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has drawn criticism…
IraqA 40-year-old Kenyan man has publicly claimed to be the eldest son of billionaire Elon Musk and is demanding a DNA test to verify his claim. Nyabonyi Kibiru said in socia…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Premier League clubs have accelerated squad preparations for the 2026-27 season, announcing new signings and contract renewals during the summer tra…
