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SaladinTIKRIT, Iraq โ The Selahaddin Governorate announced a public holiday on June 11, 2026, to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Speycer massacre that occurred in 2014. โฆ
IraqAn Iraqi fan welcomed the Jordanian national team upon its arrival in Chicago, creating a colorful scene at the city's airport. The fan's greeting, \"hela bikum yel-neaลaโฆ
IraqApple announced iOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2026, unveiling a new version of its mobile operating system with updates to performance, user experience anโฆ
IraqU.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. Army Apache AH-64 helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. The aircraft went down over โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ New vehicle sales in Iraq fell 34.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 30,838 units, according to data from Focus 2 Move. The decline marked a signifโฆ
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 sโฆ
IraqRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil โ Brazil's football federation announced Tuesday that Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury. An MRI scan showed continuโฆ
MosulMOSUL, Iraq โ Former Nineveh Governor Nevfel el-Akรปb was released from custody on Tuesday, his lawyer told Shafaq News. Akรปb said a court had issued the release order earโฆ
IraqTEHRAN, Iran โ Iran's Ground Forces Commander Major General Ali JahanShahi said his forces are at the highest level of combat readiness, according to comments reported byโฆ
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, acโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased noticeably in recent weeks. Wrighโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi parliament member Alya Nasif accused unnamed individuals on Monday of orchestrating a systematic online campaign against her, claiming those responsโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ France has banned entry to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over his advocacy for annexing the West Bank and calls for resettlement in Gaza, Foreโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ 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 โฆ
Dhi QarBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The head of Zikar Provincial Council's anti-corruption committee has called on the council speaker to attend an investigative session and respond to allegโฆ
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 โฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Basra International Airport continued receiving pilgrims returning from the holy lands on Tuesday. Airport Director Ali Abdurrazza stated that 16 dedicated โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ 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 โฆ
AnbarANBAR, Iraq โ 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 embโฆ
AnbarBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Anbar police announced the arrest of a Syrian national for operating an illegal dental clinic from his home without proper licensing. The suspect was detaโฆ
