Iranian-affiliated militias in Iraq reportedly agree to halt attacks on Israel

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim men from the Iranian-backed group Kataib Hezbollah wave the party's flags as they walk along a street painted in the colors of the Israeli flag during a parade marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday …

Strange phenomena create festive decorations on Iraq's 'Christmas tree lake'

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Lake Dukan, Iraq [36.10370026, 44.918436632] What's in the photo? A giant human-made lake that looks like a festively decorated "Christmas tree" Who took the photo? European astronaut Alex Gerst on board the ISS When …

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Oman and Iraq Strengthen Bilateral Ties

By John Lee. The ninth session of the Omani-Iraqi Joint Committee has taken place in Baghdad, chaired by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Hussein. Two Memoranda of …

BP, Iraq agree details of Kirkuk Oilfield Redevelopment

By John Lee. Oil major BP has signed a preliminary letter of technical alignment with H.E. Hayan Abdul Ghani, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil. This agreement represents a key step in negotiations for the integrated …

Iraq: Activists plan protest march in Baghdad Dec. 25

Further protests are possible in Jakarta through late December to demand the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrest former politician Harun Masiku over a corruption case. Harun Masiku, previously a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of …

Iraq says to eliminate pollutant gas flaring by end of 2027

BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities on Monday announced that the energy-rich country would eliminate the polluting practice of gas flaring by the end of 2027, a statement from the prime minister's office said. Gas flaring during the production or processing of …

Iraq: Medical graduates plan protest march in Baghdad Dec. 24

Adverse weather is forecast across Bulgaria and Romania through at least Dec. 25. As of early Dec. 24, the Romanian National Meteorological Administration has warned of snow and strong winds across much of the country through Dec. 25. Authorities have …

Iraq cooperates with South Korea to develop its air defense systems

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and representatives of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) discussed on Monday strategies to enhance Iraq’s air defense systems. In order to build and improve Iraq’s air defense …

New Discoveries at the Ancient Temple of Ninurta in Nimrud, Iraq

Cuneiform inscriptions can be seen on this Kudurru found by Penn Museum and Iraqi archaeologists at Nimrud, Iraq. Credit: Courtesy of the Penn Museum Excavations at the ancient Temple of Ninurta in Nimrud, Iraq, revealed two new shrines. One shrine …