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IraqRABAT, Morocco — Moroccan security forces dismantled an ISIS-linked terrorist cell that was planning attacks on strategic locations in the country, the Central Bureau of …
IraqBRUSSELS — The Belgian Football Federation said it has not received an official decision or explanation from FIFA regarding the eligibility of U.S. national team forward …
KirkukMOSUL, Iraq — Gaz Shimali, an Iraqi Stars League club, announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Omar Bashiru ahead of the new season. Club president Wrya Jalal said B…
IraqPortugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing World Cup will be his last, speaking on the eve of Portugal's round-of-16 match against Spain. The 41-ye…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has produced results in Iran comparable to those achieved in Ve…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's judiciary has released video footage of cash seized in an investigation linked to the Oil Ministry's Liquidation Affairs Department. Judicial sourc…
IraqBRUSSELS — European Union Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef has called for decisions in sport to be kept free from political interference, saying rules and regulations s…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday urged New York City residents to stay indoors as the city braces for sudden flash flooding and heavy rainfall foll…
IraqEngland manager Thomas Tuchel described his team's 3-2 friendly victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as a heroic performance, drawing a parallel with winn…
IraqBrazil's bid to end its long World Cup drought under Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti suffered an early setback on Sunday, when the national team was defeated by Norway in h…
IraqBrazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's heavy defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 should serve as fuel for the future, after his side's di…
SaladinEAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Brazilian forward Neymar Junior has announced his retirement from the national team following Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup. The dec…
IraqKYIV, Ukraine — Explosions were reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Thursday morning, prompting the city's military administration to declare an air-raid threat and dir…
SaladinEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Norway advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on F…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that next year's FIFA World Cup will be the final one of his career, telling reporters in Washington that he w…
IraqAn Israeli activist who warned of a Hamas attack before October 7 told an Israeli newspaper that the group is smuggling weapons and drones into Gaza, and is rebuilding it…
IraqMercedes driver George Russell acknowledged that Ferrari represents a genuine threat to his team's championship ambitions in Formula 1. Russell finished second in the rac…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's General Directorate for Drugs and Psychotropic Substances has obtained international arrest warrants for more than 200 drug traffickers, the direct…
IraqSenegal were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Belgium, conceding twice late after leading 2-0 through the 86th minute through goals by Romelu Luka…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill said Kylian Mbappé did not return his handshake after Paraguay's 1-0 loss to France in the World Cup round of 16. Gill to…
