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.
IraqA public self-assessment by Ali al-Edeb, a prominent political figure from Iraq's post-2003 era, has reignited debate over the country's political class and its record on…
IraqARLINGTON, Texas — England opened its World Cup preparation with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half at the 70,000-seat venue …
IraqARLINGTON, Texas — England began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group 12 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane opened the…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity announced the arrest of a man accused of operating an unauthorized parking lot on a state-owned plot in the right b…
IraqEngland beat Croatia 4-2 in their opening group-stage match of the 2026 World Cup, with Harry Kane leading the way with two goals. Kane opened the scoring from the penalt…
IraqDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A fire broke out on the upper floors of the Emirates Financial Towers in Dubai in the early hours of Thursday, according to Gulf Times, whic…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Federal Police forces arrested several people in the Abu Isa area of the Dora district in southern Baghdad for opening fire randomly at civilians, a secur…
KarbalaBAGHDAD, Iraq — The holy cities of Karbala and Najaf are accelerating security, service and tourism preparations ahead of the 10th day of Ashura, a peak day of Shia mourn…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shiite political blocs in Iraq, has called for the swift completion of the country's cabinet, saying outstandin…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — The Basra Provincial Council has launched the application process for district chief positions across the governorate, with submissions to be accepted from …
NajafNAJAF, Iraq — The Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf hosted families of victims killed in an attack on a school in Minab, Iran, with 128 of 168 affected families represented by a 3…
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq — Ivory Coast international Eli Wahi is under investigation in France for alleged involvement in an illegal betting network, French newspaper L'Equipe repor…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Defense said a high-level military delegation conducted a field visit to the Kurdistan Region on Wednesday evening to assess air protec…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has barred the entry of 1,750 head of live cattle from Colombia after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in the shipment. …
MaysanBAGHDAD, Iraq — Police in Maysan arrested a doctor at the Ali al-Garbi checkpoint in the north of the province on drug trafficking charges, security sources said. Officer…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will keep its military presence in the Gulf region for the time being. The president provid…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — The head of the Azm Coalition, Muthanna al-Samarrai, told lawmakers and coalition leaders that completing the distribution of government portfolios in lin…
IraqLISBON, Portugal — Portugal made a disappointing start to its 2026 World Cup campaign, drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a Group Eleven match in Ho…
IraqPortugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo drew 1-1 in a World Cup match held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with both teams scoring once after a goalles…
IraqNEW YORK — A U.S. federal judge dismissed the long-running prosecution of Turkey's Halkbank over alleged violations of Iran sanctions, granting a request from U.S. Attorn…
