Prior to the US election, the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq were increasing their drone threats to Israel. They have been ...
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Each day, the scenes repeat themselves: hundreds of refugees flee their homes, taking to the roads, many of them holding white flags as they look for safety. Since Oct. 16, when Iraqi forces ...
After nearly a year’s deadlock, Iraq’s parliament elected a new speaker Thursday. Prominent Sunni lawmaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who served as parliament’s speaker from 2006 to 2009 ...
The ribbon reflects the colors of the Iraqi flag. Green and black are traditionally significant colors for Islam, these stripes highlight the predominant religion of the Iraqi people. Red honors ...
Youths marched with Iraqi flags. Young girls took part dressed as brides while boys were dressed as soldiers. Following up were real fighters, veterans of the war against IS, from elite units of ...
A young girl proudly holds the Iraqi flag in a classroom filled with her peers, symbolizing national pride and unity. (Photo credit: Anmar Qusay – World Bank) Between 2020 and 2023, the World Bank ...
Iraq said it pumped below its OPEC+ oil-production quota last month as it sought to comply better with the group’s effort to balance global crude markets. The Middle East heavyweight cut ...
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The China Energy International Engineering Co. (Energy China) is about to embark on a milestone 1GW solar project in Iraq.
BAGHDAD — After a nearly yearlong vacuum, Iraq’s Parliament elected a new speaker Thursday, selecting a prominent Sunni lawmaker who has a close relationship with Iran. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani ...