Latest Iraq news in English from Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Kirkuk, Erbil and across Iraq. Follow politics, security, economy, energy and regional developments with professionally edited updates.
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Ministry of Construction and Housing will open online applications on Sunday for loans from the Iraq Housing Fund, the ministry announced. Applicat…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Most Iraqi state banks have effectively suspended their lending operations, a senior source said on Saturday, citing the absence of clear credit plans for…
DiyalaBAQUBA, Iraq — Police in Diyala province have arrested a suspect wanted under Article 7 of Iraq's anti-human-trafficking law in the provincial capital Baquba, north of Ba…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Communications and Media Commission issued eight sanctions over three days in mid-August, targeting television channels, programs, journalists and …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Ministry coordination spokesman and Chief of Staff spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Wednesday that September 30 will represent a strategic turnin…
MaysanBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Army's Directorate of Military Intelligence said a security operation in Maysan province resulted in the seizure of a large cache of weapons and…
IraqHALBERSTADT, Germany — A long-running organ performance of John Cage's "ASLSP" inside the historic St. Burchardi Church in eastern Germany marked its 17th sound change si…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi President Nizar Amidi said more than 14,000 accumulated death sentences have been pending at his office since he took over the presidency. Speaking …
IraqPARIS, France — Haaretz reported that the Syrian government views Prime Minister Netanyahu as attempting to draw Syria into an unprepared conflict. Citing Syrian sources,…
SulaymaniyahSULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — Dozens of supporters of the People's Front Party protested outside the Sulaymaniyah People's Court on Wednesday, calling for a ruling in the Lalezar …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission announced on August 21, 2026, that a comprehensive cross-check of National Pension Fund records identified roughly 16,…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's economy remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbons, with oil accounting for 88% of government revenue, 91% of merchandise exports and 53% of real gr…
IraqSmall colored dots on the sidewall of new tires are production reference marks used by technicians during mounting and balancing, not decorative features or date stamps. …
IraqMANNHEIM, Germany — Violence erupted during a German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern at the Carl-Benz Stadium, leaving 35 police officers injured an…
IraqGAZA — Prices of lighters have risen sharply across the Gaza Strip as basic goods become increasingly difficult to obtain, with new small lighters now selling for around …
IraqA federal judge in Manhattan has struck down the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visa applications from 75 countries, ruling the policy unlawful. Judge Jan…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Basra heavy and medium crude oil closed the week with sharp gains, tracking a broad rise in global oil prices and regional geopolitical developments. Basra …
DuhokDUHOK, Iraq — Zaho Sports Club will host Air Defense on Saturday in a critical game of the Iraqi basketball Super League final series, Iraqi Basketball Federation board m…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that he would be pleased to be nominated for a third presidential t…
IraqTOKYO, Japan — Clinics in Tokyo are reporting a sharp rise in male clients seeking body hair removal as summer temperatures climb, with many citing relief from sweat and …
