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Al-Zaydi: The 2027 budget will be sent to the House of Representatives soon.

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi confirmed on Thursday that the government is currently preparing the 2027 budget and w...

Reconstruction: More than 500 billion dinars for housing loans and exclusion of agricultural lands converted to residential use

The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities has allocated over 500 billion dinars for housing fund loans, ...

The influx of long-term graduates to the Alawi area in Baghdad continues, demanding employment.

A security source reported on Monday that the Alawi and Salhiya districts in central Baghdad were closed off as graduate...

A Kurdish citizen died near Al-Karama Hospital in Baghdad after spending hours in the sun.

A Kurdish man died Thursday evening in a tragic incident near Al-Karama Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, after being left outs...

A force from the Integrity Commission arrested Khalid Ghazi Attia, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity for Transmission and Distribution Affairs.

A security force affiliated with the Federal Integrity Commission arrested Khalid Ghazai Attiya, the Undersecretary of t...

British Ambassador: We support Baghdad in combating corruption and controlling weapons.

British Ambassador to Iraq, Irfan Siddiq, affirmed on Thursday his country's support for the Iraqi government's efforts ...

The head of the Judicial Council meets with Al-Sharaa to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, and his accompanying delegation met today, Thursday, A...

Iraqi News Agency: A high-level Iraqi security delegation will visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

A high-level Iraqi security delegation will visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday to discuss a number of security files and iss...

Iraq is poised for a winter season that will bring back memories of abundance... rainfall above average.

Between weather maps and sky indicators, signs point to a rainy season in Iraq that may bring much-needed abundance. Met...

Al-Zaydi directs the launch of executive procedures for the project of one million residential plots in the governorates.

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Sunday the launch of executive procedures for the project to provide one m...

Al-Waili from the Rabia border crossing: The Prime Minister has given great attention to revitalizing trade and transit.

The head of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, conducted a field visit to the Rabia bor...

Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in Najaf

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Najaf province on Monday via its international airport aboard a privat...

The Pension Authority announces the commencement of pension payments to retirees

The General Retirement Authority announced today, Sunday (August 2, 2026), the commencement of pension payments for Augu...

Integrity Commission catches a local official in Kirkuk red-handed receiving a bribe

The Federal Integrity Commission announced the arrest of a local official in Kirkuk Governorate for extorting money from...

A US report exonerates "dollar shipments" from Iraq's crises: they have no connection to salaries.

The United States' decision to suspend cash dollar shipments to Iraq for nearly three months, before resuming them in ea...

Former CIA officer: Saddam Hussein did not control every detail of the state as we believed.

Former CIA officer and interrogator John Nixon revealed new details on Saturday (August 1, 2026) regarding the tracking ...

Washington: The oil agreement between Iraq and Turkey represents outstanding diplomatic leadership.

US envoy Tom Barrack praised the oil agreement signed between Iraq and Turkey on Saturday, describing it as reflecting "...

Trump: We will strike Iran very hard

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, July 31, 2026, that Iran "no longer has a navy" and that the United State...

The Army Chief of Staff directs military units to exercise caution and vigilance.

The Army Chief of Staff Council met on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to discuss the overall security situation in the countr...

Trump: The attack on the factions in Iraq was coordinated with the Iraqi government.

US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) that the attack targeting factions in Iraq was carried out...

Turkish President receives Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in an official ceremony in Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in an official ceremony in Ankara on T...

Maliki rejects Trump's withdrawal and announces he will continue his candidacy for prime minister - Breaking News

Prime Minister-designate Nouri al-Maliki announced on Wednesday his rejection of US President Donald Trump's position, w...

Warning of "environmental annihilation": 50,000 privately owned generators have turned Iraqi cities into pollution hotspots

The Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights warned on Monday of what it described as "environmental annihilation" caused by p...

Rubio to Al-Sudani: A government dominated by Iran will not put Iraq's interests first.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that an Iraqi government "dominated by Iran" cannot prioritize Iraq's own int...

The House of Representatives adjourned its session until tomorrow, Monday.

The Iraqi Parliament adjourned its session held today, Sunday, until tomorrow, Monday. A statement from the Parliamen...

The dams of the Kurdistan Region store one billion cubic meters of rainwater.

The Kurdistan Region's General Directorate of Dams announced that nearly one billion cubic meters of water have been sto...

The US Embassy in Baghdad: Trump will not hesitate to use the military option regarding Iran.

The US Embassy in Baghdad confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will not hesitate to use military force again...

Iraq sets penalties for those who attempt to harass tourists and visitors.

The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the penalties for those who harass tourists and visitors. Ministry spoke...

Urgent warnings for tomorrow morning in Iraq

Weather forecasts for Iraq indicate that tomorrow morning will see heavy rain and thunderstorms across several regions, ...

The Iraqi government issues new decisions: selling unproductive state vehicles, suspending the recognition of degrees and scholarships, and prohibiting transfers between ministries.

During its first regular session held on January 7, 2026, the Iraqi Council of Ministers issued new austerity measures a...

Naming the Prime Minister: Al-Maliki's office announces his nomination, and the framework speaks of "important developments."

The Coordination Framework nominated Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, for the position of Prime Mini...

Sudan: We are moving forward with increasing electricity production to exceed 57,000 megawatts.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Saturday that the Ministry of Electricity is proceeding with an ambi...

Warning of weather disturbances continuing into tomorrow and chances of heavy rain

Weather forecaster Sadiq Attiya warned today, Friday, January 9, 2026, of heavy rainfall and strong, dust-raising winds ...

After suffering abroad, 151 Iraqis will return from Libya to their families next week.

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Libya, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, announced on Wednesday the completion of procedures...

Government notice to Iraqis: Artillery will fire (21) rounds tomorrow morning

The Ministry of Defense issued a statement today, Monday, regarding a 21-gun salute scheduled for tomorrow morning. T...

Iraq hopes to bolster the chances of de-escalation in Yemen through regional and international efforts.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its hope that regional and international efforts would contribute to sup...

From Al-Rusafi to Abu Nuwas: Government initiative to revive the second axis of Al-Rashid Street

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed on Sunday that efforts continue at the same pace to complete the first p...

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is transferring beneficiaries from the welfare system to the labor market.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced today the transfer of a new group of 1,862 beneficiaries from the soc...

The Minister of the Interior arrives in Portugal to participate in the Ministerial Conference to enhance security cooperation.

Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Portugal on Friday to participate in the ministerial conferenc...

An active low-pressure system hits Iraq... Thunderstorms in the north and normal visibility returns in Basra

Unstable weather conditions began affecting Iraq on Friday, November 14, 2025, with forecasts of thunderstorms and dust-...

Sudanese official after the elections: The government has fulfilled its most important commitments and adhered to the constitutional timelines.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Tuesday that the government has fulfilled one of its most prominent c...

UN representative Mohammed Al-Hassan: We are completely satisfied with the electoral process in Iraq.

The Union of Islamic Religious Scholars in Kurdistan calls for active participation in the elections.

The Kurdistan Islamic Scholars Union affirmed on Monday that elections are a crucial process for renewing the country's ...

1.3 million security forces begin special voting in Iraq

Special voting for military and security forces and internally displaced persons (IDPs) began today, Sunday, while gener...

Interior Minister: Polling stations are fully secured

Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari confirmed that polling centers are fully secured. Al-Shammari stated that "t...

The tram line on Rashid Street is scheduled to open in the middle of next month.

The Baghdad Municipality announced that it will inaugurate the tram line project on Rashid Street in the middle of next ...

Prime Minister: We have directed that the private sector be involved in the management of Al-Fadhiliya Hospital

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Thursday that he had instructed the Minister of Health and the Gover...

Key Card: Balance reset is temporary due to a technical update

Key Card revealed on Tuesday the nature of the glitch in its Super Key application that resulted in some accounts being ...

Iraq hands over a new batch of Kuwaiti archives

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed over a new batch of Kuwaiti archives and Amiri archives to the Kuwaiti side...

The commission: Schools designated as polling centers will be received next Wednesday.

The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Sunday that it has distributed more than 2.5 million biome...

A historic water management agreement is being implemented for the first time between Türkiye and Iraq.

The Iraqi government signed the implementation mechanism for the framework agreement on water cooperation with Turkey on...

Iraq: 564 social media accounts threatening community security have been dealt with

The National Security Service announced on Thursday that it had addressed 564 social media accounts that threatened publ...

Iraq sets regulations for granting entry visas to Arab and foreign hunters for the year 2025-2026

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced regulations for granting entry visas to Iraq for those wishing to hunt birds du...

Cabinet Secretariat: The Prime Minister approves the adoption of March 4th as a National Day for Entrepreneurship in Iraq.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani approved on Wednesday the designation of March 4th as National Entrepreneurship D...

The Cabinet approves a project to rehabilitate and operate Baghdad Airport in partnership with a global operator.

The Iraqi Cabinet approved a project to rehabilitate, develop, and operate Baghdad International Airport through a partn...

A judicial decision declaring a clause in the Political Prisoners Foundation Law unconstitutional.

The Federal Court issued a decision today, Tuesday, declaring a clause in the Political Prisoners Institution Law uncons...

A major campaign in Baghdad covers 15 squares.

Baghdad Operations Command announced on Tuesday the closure of 15 unofficial parking garages and the arrest of a number ...

The Environment Ministry installs 20 modern stations to monitor air pollution in Baghdad.

The Ministry of Environment has begun implementing an integrated national project to rehabilitate and expand the network...

Announcing the results of the admission of the top students from vocational secondary school graduates

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the results of the admission of top-ranked students f...

Iraq wins $49 million lawsuit in Paris

The Ministry of Justice announced on Monday that it had won a $49 million lawsuit in Paris in favor of the Iraqi governm...

Iraq has completed 79% of the requirements for lifting the European ban on its flights.

The Iraqi government is intensifying its efforts to lift the 10-year ban on Iraqi Airways flights to European Union coun...

Foreign Minister: Discusses oil and gas investment issues with his Croatian counterpart

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced on Saturday the main points of bilateral discussions with Croatian Foreign...

A government committee was formed to investigate the file of factories causing pollution in Dujail.

The Prime Minister's Advisor for Services Affairs, Mazhar Al-Khazraji, announced on Sunday the formation of a committee ...

Oil Ministry: Initial toll from Zubair fire: One employee dead, four others injured

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced the death of one employee and the injury of four others, according to a preliminary ...

Iraq hands over 'very dangerous' gang leader to Sweden

Iraqi authorities handed over to Sweden a "very dangerous" gang leader wanted for murder, drug trafficking, and arms tra...

President of the Republic: Parliamentary elections consolidate the peaceful transfer of power

The Prime Minister inaugurates the crushing unit at the Shuaiba refinery.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the catalyst cracking (FCC) unit at the Shuaiba refinery in Basra on ...

The Minister of Interior explains the most important specifications of the new rescue and firefighting aircraft.

Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari explained the main specifications of the new rescue and firefighting aircraft o...

Thwarting the smuggling of medicines and spare parts at Umm Qasr Port

The Border Ports Authority announced today, Friday, the thwarting of the smuggling of medicines and spare parts at Umm Q...

Commencement of the project to rehabilitate and develop the diplomatic quarter in Baghdad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein laid the foundation stone for the project to rehabili...

Swiss Foreign Minister: Iraq's regional role is neutral, and we have established a new Swiss-Iraqi business partnership.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis affirmed on Thursday that Iraq has played an important role at the regional level,...

The Iraqi judiciary adopts a new mechanism for retrial using video conference technology.

The Supreme Judicial Council announced the adoption of a new mechanism for submitting requests for re-investigation and ...

Al-Sudani calls for the formation of a bilateral private sector council between Iraq and Switzerland.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for the formation of a bilateral private sector council between Iraq and S...

Electricity: Installing smart meters for citizens is free, and its project differs from "privatization."

Ministry of Electricity spokesperson Ahmed Moussa confirmed that the ministry has completed the installation of smart me...

Trump to Nechirvan Barzani: Thank you for supporting my efforts for peace.

US President Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to Kurdistan Regional President Nechirvan Barzani for his support for ...

Nechirvan Barzani welcomes the appointment of Mark Savaya as Special Envoy to Iraq.

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Mark Savaya as Spe...

Iraq and the European Union affirm their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue on all common issues.

The Republic of Iraq and the European Union issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the fourth ministerial meeting...

The Central Bank of Iraq warns citizens of fraudulent operations.

The Central Bank of Iraq has warned citizens against dealing with entities and individuals claiming to represent it. ...

The Iraqi Ministry of Communications bans Roblox.

The Ministry of Communications announced today, Sunday (October 19, 2025), a ban on the Roblox game within the country, ...

Prime Minister: Participation in the elections is a national stance that will go down in history.

Prime Minister Mohamed Sha'a Al-Sudani affirmed on Saturday that participating in the elections is a national stance tha...

Traffic announces the imminent activation of direct electronic payment of fines and the establishment of kiosks for their collection.

The General Traffic Directorate announced on Wednesday a 40% decrease in traffic accident rates. It also revealed the es...

Tomorrow, Baghdad will host the Iraq International Transport and Airports Exhibition, with the participation of 20 countries.

The Iraq International Exhibition for Transport, Airports, and Logistics Services will kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, at ...

Al-Sudani discusses regional developments and Gaza reconstruction with the UAE Deputy Prime Minister.

raqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the tw...

Nechirvan Barzani and David Petraeus stress the importance of maintaining security and stability in the region.

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and former CIA Director David Petraeus stressed the importance of maintaini...

Iraqi Traffic Directorate surveillance cameras reduced traffic violations by 95%

The Iraqi Traffic Directorate announced that the installation of surveillance cameras has led to a 95% decrease in traff...

Iraq and Sweden sign a comprehensive security memorandum of understanding.

Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari signed a comprehensive security memorandum of understanding with Swedish Justic...

25 Iraqi universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that 25 Iraqi universities have been included in the ...

The Foreign Minister arrives in Ankara at the head of a delegation to discuss the water issue.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein arrived in the Turkish capital, Ankara, leading an of...

Türkiye resumes flights to Sulaymaniyah Airport

Turkey announced the resumption of flights to Sulaymaniyah International Airport after a ban of more than a year and a h...

Foreign Minister: Diplomacy succeeded in protecting Iraq and preventing attacks against it.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein affirmed on Thursday that diplomacy has succeeded in ...

Demands to deliver a protest note to the Turkish ambassador to Iraq

MP Haider Al-Salami called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday to summon the Turkish ambassador to Iraq and han...

The Arab World Innovation Congress welcomes the relocation of its headquarters to Baghdad.

Today, Sunday, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, President of the Arab World Innovation Congress, welcomed Prime Minister Mohammed Shi...

Prime Minister: We will continue to pursue those involved in corruption abroad.

Changing the name of Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Jalal Talabani International Airport

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered today, Friday, to change the name of Sulaymaniyah International Airport t...

Al-Numan: The Commander-in-Chief's visit to Wadi Hauran carries security and economic messages.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, confirmed that the visit of Prime Minister...

Counter-terrorism: 40 airstrikes carried out, 49 hideouts and a vehicle loaded with explosives were destroyed in Hamrin.

The Counter-Terrorism Service announced, on Monday, the implementation of 40 airstrikes and the destruction of 49 hideou...

Washington: The oil agreement between Baghdad and the region will support Iraq's sovereignty and energy security.

The US State Department welcomed the reopening of the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline on Thursday. US Secretary of State Marco...

The President of the Republic stresses to the Kuwaiti Crown Prince the importance of coordination and consultation on various issues.

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed the importance of coordination and consultation on various issues, which con...

The Baghdad Operations Commander issues a number of directives to ensure the safety and security of school students

"Baghdad Operations Commander, Lieutenant General Walid Khalifa Al-Tamimi, issued a number of directives to ensure the s...

Tripartite meeting in Baghdad to resume Kurdistan oil exports

Kurdish media sources reported on Sunday (September 21, 2025) that a tripartite meeting was held in Baghdad between the ...

Iraq bans the import of 44 agricultural and animal products and crops. A proposal to export surplus Iraqi agricultural products is being discussed.

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has decided to ban the import of 44 agricultural and livestock products due to their a...

Iraq cooperates with American companies to develop the energy, oil, and gas sector.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed that the government attaches great importance to the work of major...