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IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Iraqi Football Federation has firmly rejected allegations of "misconduct and unruly behavior" involving the national team currently competing at the Wโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's parliament will resume its legislative term in July, with a vote on completing the cabinet lineup expected in the second or third week of the monthโฆ
KarbalaKARBALA, Iraq โ Karbala Governor Nasif Jassim al-Khattabi said the Ashura pilgrimage has reached its peak, with security and service plans proceeding smoothly at a high lโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ WASHINGTON โ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will meet again at the start of next week โฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ The Basra Health Directorate denied social media reports that its Director General, Dr. Abbas Half al-Tamimi, had been removed from his post, saying the claโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Kurdistan Regional Government's Council of Ministers has expressed open support for a joint customs memorandum signed between federal and regional autโฆ
ErbilERBIL, Iraq โ The Kurdistan Regional Government's Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, approved a proposal setting the minimum monthly pensionโฆ
IraqMOSCOW โ Russia's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that air defenses intercepted 245 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Black Sea in the past 24 hours. The miโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources said on Wednesday it has activated a comprehensive preventive plan to ensure water and essential services for the milliโฆ
IraqERBIL, Iraq โ Oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region have resumed production following a period of disruption, the regional government said. Government spokesperโฆ
IraqISMAILIA, Egypt โ Iraqi sprinter Falah Hassan Hadi won the 200 metres at the Arab Championships, setting two records in the process, the Iraqi Athletics Federation said. โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Police in Baghdad's Karkh district have arrested an organized gang accused of stealing mobile phones and personal belongings from passengers boarding Kia โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said Wednesday that there is no justification for armed groups to continue operating in Iraq after the withdโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Baghdad Municipality announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Tangier, Morocco, covering mutual cooperation and the exchange of expertiโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's General Customs Authority has activated an electronic invoice verification feature within the ASYCUDA customs system, the authority said in a June โฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ ROME โ Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said the United States has not been allowed to use military bases on Italian territory for operโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Senegal will be without goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for Friday's 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Iraq in Toronto after the Al-Ahli keeper suffered aโฆ
NajafNAJAF, Iraq โ Najaf Governor Yusuf al-Kirnavi said the province is prepared to receive the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with all state, service โฆ
BabilGold prices extended their decline on Monday, with spot gold falling below $4,000 an ounce for the first time since November 2025. As of 16:10 Moscow time, spot gold was โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq Football Association President Yonus Mahmud has dismissed reports that Australian head coach Graham Arnold is set to leave his post, saying the federโฆ
