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.
IraqU.S. President Donald Trump was observed resting briefly while attending a professional basketball play-off game in the United States. Images circulated on social media s…
IraqRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's football federation announced Tuesday that Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury. An MRI scan showed continu…
MosulMOSUL, Iraq — Former Nineveh Governor Nevfel el-Akûb was released from custody on Tuesday, his lawyer told Shafaq News. Akûb said a court had issued the release order ear…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Ground Forces Commander Major General Ali JahanShahi said his forces are at the highest level of combat readiness, according to comments reported by…
IraqThe 2026 World Cup will feature eight players aged 40 or older, a record number that surpasses the combined total from all 22 previous tournaments dating back to 1930, ac…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased noticeably in recent weeks. Wrigh…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi parliament member Alya Nasif accused unnamed individuals on Monday of orchestrating a systematic online campaign against her, claiming those respons…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — France has banned entry to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over his advocacy for annexing the West Bank and calls for resettlement in Gaza, Fore…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — A Baghdad court sentenced former parliamentarian Jamal Al-Karbouli to one year in prison Thursday for embezzling $4.5 million in funds allocated by Saudi …
Dhi QarBAGHDAD, Iraq — The head of Zikar Provincial Council's anti-corruption committee has called on the council speaker to attend an investigative session and respond to alleg…
IraqA study involving more than 23,000 adults and elderly participants found that irregular sleep patterns may accelerate brain aging and increase dementia risk. Researchers …
BasraBASRA, Iraq — Basra International Airport continued receiving pilgrims returning from the holy lands on Tuesday. Airport Director Ali Abdurrazza stated that 16 dedicated …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi singer Rahma Riad has released a new song titled "Elawal Aala Elawal" celebrating the national football team's return to the FIFA World Cup after a …
AnbarANBAR, Iraq — A 13-year-old boy drowned in the Euphrates River in Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, security sources said. The child was swimming near the city's emb…
AnbarBAGHDAD, Iraq — Anbar police announced the arrest of a Syrian national for operating an illegal dental clinic from his home without proper licensing. The suspect was deta…
IraqIraq's electricity minister said the country will transfer its experience in electricity management to Europe, according to local media reports. The announcement comes ag…
BaghdadWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department is evaluating damage to energy facilities in the Gulf and discussing whether to convert some of Iran…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said captain Lionel Messi will feature in the national team's friendly match against Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in…
ErbilBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Ministry of Trade launched a service on Tuesday allowing children under 12 to be added to the electronic distribution card program at its Erbil …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Yango Play has launched in Iraq through a partnership with Baghdad-based digital entertainment company 1001, which will serve as the platform's sole distr…
