Iraq

Senior Iraqi officials, led by Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani, have converged in Moscow to discuss potential collaborations with Gazprom, the Russian energy giant. The discussions revolved around the creation of joint ventures and…

Iraq and Russia have inked a vital anti-corruption agreement aimed at tackling financial malfeasance and repatriating illicitly acquired assets. The announcement came from Haider Hanoun, the Head of Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity…

In a significant development for the energy landscape in the Middle East, Iraq has completed its electrical interconnection with Jordan. The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, made the official announcement on Saturday,…

Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, engaged in discussions on Wednesday regarding a collaborative effort in the energy sector with a delegation from TotalEnergies.The meeting centered around TotalEnergies' strategic plans and…

Iraq's national football team is set to square off against their Indian counterparts this Thursday at the iconic 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand.This clash marks a pivotal moment in the 49th edition of the King's Cup,…

The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Al-Saadawi, engaged in bilateral discussions with his Saudi counterpart, Saleh Al-Jasser, on the revitalization of air travel between Baghdad and Riyadh.These discussions unfolded on Monday,…

Baghdad International Airport, Iraq's primary gateway to the world, is set to undergo a transformative upgrade following a groundbreaking partnership between the Iraqi government and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).This…

Top officials from Iraq and Turkey engaged in discussions aimed at bolstering their trade ties. The Minister of Planning for Iraq, Muhammad Ali Tamim, held talks with Turkey's Minister of Trade, Omer Polat, on Tuesday, focusing on…

Top officials from Iraq and Turkey engaged in discussions aimed at bolstering their trade ties. The Minister of Planning for Iraq, Muhammad Ali Tamim, held talks with Turkey's Minister of Trade, Omer Polat, on Tuesday, focusing on…

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has granted approval for the forthcoming signing of a declaration of intent between the Iraqi and British Ministries of Interior.This development unfolded during a meeting held on Monday,…

Iraq's Ministry of Transport has revealed its plans to finalize bilateral agreements pertaining to the highly anticipated Development Road project with Turkey. A significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth,…

Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to "clean up" refugee camps inside Iraq which he alleged sheltered Kurdish militants."If the United Nations does not clean it up, we will do it as a UN member," Erdogan told the state-run…

Iraq has hanged 21 convicted terrorists and murderers.This was disclosed on Monday November 16, 2020, in a statement released by the interior ministry.The statement reports that it is the latest in a series of mass executions it has…

A human rights body has announced that at least eight civilians were abducted and shot dead in Saladin province of Iraq.According to a written statement by Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor Thursday October 22, 2020, "Armed groups…

A United Nations mines expert has said that nearly 3 billion square metres in Iraq are contaminated with mines and remnants of war.The head of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq, Pehr Lodhammar,said that "According to…

UN Envoy to Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have today discussed cooperation related to holding early elections.While disclosing this in a statement released on Monday September 7, 2020, the…

Two Iraqi officials have received a seven-year jail term from the Iraqi's Commission of Integrity over mismanagement of more than seven million dinars ($5.8 million) of public funds.The commission in a statement on Sunday August 16, 2020,…

Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed forces, Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, has announced the release of the Hella Mewis, the kidnapped German activist in Iraq.While disclosing this on Friday July 24, 2020, Rasool stated that the…

Iraq has announced that its airports would resume international flights starting from 23 July, 2020, as the country begins to relax restriction measures against the coronavirus spread.Airports within Kurdistan region are also parts of the…

Iraqi police have found the lifeless body of Karrar Ibrahim, the former goalkeeper of the Olympic football team, inside his car.While disclosing this on Saturday July 11, 2020, the Iraqi security forces stated that Ibrahim’s body was…

Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced that due to the country's commitment to the OPEC+ agreement to reduce production, Iraq’s oil exports dropped by 11 per cent last month.While disclosing this on Wednesday July 1, 2020, the Ministry…

In more than five months without a prime minister, Iraq’s parliament has approved the appointment of Mustafa al-Kadhimim, former Iraqi intelligence chief, as the new prime minister.The prime minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi is the real Iraqi…

A 20 year old Malak Haider Al-Zubaidi, wife to Muhammad Al- Mayahli has been allegedly abused and burnt by her husband and his family.This gruesome act was contained in a video posted social media.The video, which showed Malak covered…

The United States has launched airstrikes against five weapon storage facilities across Iraq.American officials who disclosed this said the airstrikes, which were launched on Thursday March 12th, 2020, was in retaliation for a deadly…

As fears over the rapidly spreading outbreak COVID-19 grows, Iraq has banned its citizens from traveling to nine countries.The country's Health Minister, Jaafar Allawi, disclosed this on Wednesday 26th February, 2020.He stated that…

Brigadier General Ali Balali, the Chief Adviser to Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has disclosed this.He disclosed this on Thursday 20th, 2020. He claimed the killing was a retaliation to the attack on the Ain Al- Assad military…

The US military has disclosed that more than 50% of its soldiers in Iraq are suffering from traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran’s missile attack on a base in Iraq.Disclosing this on Monday, the officials, who spoke on condition of…

Almuqtada Sadr, the Shia Cleric in Iraq has called for a fierce resistance against the US activities in Iraq to avoid leading the country to a war with the US.Al-Sadr who made the call last Friday, said, “We will do our best to prevent…

Several ballistic missiles have been launched against US military and coalition forces in Iraq.Confirming the attack this morning, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman At noted that it was clear…

Lawmakers in Iraq have demanded that Iraq government end the presence of American troops in the country. The decision, which was made today, was as a result of the killing of the Iranian leader of the elite Quds Force, Maj. Gen. Qassim…