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.
IraqCANBERRA, Australia — Australia has lowered its travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries following a temporary agreement between the United States and Iran,…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Iraq's national football team sent a message of thanks to Boston before departing the city following its opening 2026 World Cup group-stage match against No…
IraqMIAMI GARDENS, United States — Portugal faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 11 match on Sunday at Miami Gardens, with kickoff scheduled …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi government spokesperson Haydar al-Abadi confirmed that the file on restricting arms to state control is under discussion, with the issue serving as …
IraqFrance manager Didier Deschamps said his team will not take Iraq lightly when they meet in their upcoming World Cup qualifier, insisting players will not be rotated and t…
IraqArgentina began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in the opening match. Lionel Messi scored all three goals, taking his World Cup tally to …
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Education said admission criteria for schools aimed at gifted and high-achieving students have reached their final stage and will be pu…
IraqA South Korean gastroenterology surgeon has detailed the main factors that raise the risk of stomach cancer, citing national cancer registry data showing the disease rank…
SulaymaniyahBAGHDAD, Iraq — Search operations are ongoing in Halabja for a young girl who fell into a waterfall and disappeared, the local civil defense director said. Colonel Abidi…
SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani directed the reinstatement of Ali al-Akili as commander of the Samarra Operations Command, reversing a decision a …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's push to privatize state assets and expand the private sector is running into structural and legal obstacles, with officials warning the economy can…
IraqThe Iraqi Oil Tanker Company's tanker leasing contracts have returned to public discussion following assessments of the company's procurement procedures. Industry experts…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The US dollar climbed against the Iraqi dinar on Wednesday in currency markets in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil, according to local excha…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said 133 passenger aircraft were dispatched to safe airports during the war with the United States and Israel, the organ…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — An Iraqi environmental observatory has warned that desertification and drought pose a direct threat to food security and economic stability, with affected…
DuhokBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Meteorological Authority said temperatures will begin climbing nationwide on Friday, with clear conditions prevailing across most of the country an…
IraqNEW YORK — Argentina and Algeria supporters scuffled in Times Square ahead of a 2026 World Cup group-stage match between the two teams, according to videos shared on soci…
IraqApple is preparing to release a new AirPods model with built-in cameras in late 2027 as part of a push to expand its artificial intelligence-powered device lineup, accord…
IraqResearchers at KAIST in South Korea have developed a technique that allows machines to learn human preferences and evaluation criteria from a limited number of videos. Th…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Basra Heavy and Medium crude oil prices fell by more than 3% on Wednesday, with Basra Heavy declining $2.05 a barrel to $51.45 and the medium grade dropping…
