Category: International - وكالة العراق تايمز

Ukrainian protesters target a warehouse belonging to Russia's second-largest e-commerce company.

The governor of Russia’s Samara region said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones targeted an industrial facility and a ware...

US Treasury Secretary: Sanctions on Iran will lead to "the collapse of the regime"

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said on Thursday that the Trump administration's move to tighten economic sanctions o...

Informed sources: Tehran may take the war with Washington to Europe

With the United States closing the door to negotiations due to Iran's insistence on its conditions and positions, the si...

The 60-day deadline is running out... Washington and Tehran are on the brink of a new test.

The deadline stipulated in the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran last June is entering it...

Axios: Washington-Tehran negotiations through intermediaries have stalled.

Informed regional sources told Axios that Pakistani and Qatari mediators are continuing to shuttle messages between the ...

Ukraine announces targeting of 3 vital facilities in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that the military had targeted a Russian missile and space cent...

Shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined, and Washington and Tehran are clashing over sovereignty of the strait.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has revealed shocking figures regarding shipping traffic in the Str...

With $100 million, Musk repairs his "friendship" with Trump

Nearly a year after the collapse of the alliance between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk—one of the ...

A committee in the Iranian parliament approves half of the articles of the "Hormuz Security Bill".

The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Committee on Councils and Internal Affairs, Valiollah Bayati, announced th...

"George Washington" heads to the Middle East... and Hegseth threatens Iran

In a further indication of continued US military pressure on Iran, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that his c...

Hegseth: The blockade of Iranian ports will continue "indefinitely"

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the US Navy has the resources to maintain the blockade of Irania...

Pezeshkian: The enemy seeks to push Iran towards collapse from within

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the current war is more complex than previous wars, warning that the ene...

Trump reveals 3 strategies for dealing with Tehran... and describes Iranian negotiators as "cunning".

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing, but accused its leadership of s...

Washington plans to transfer US weapons systems from Türkiye to Ukraine

The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to transfer US weapons systems currently located in Turkey to Ukr...

Vance: Iran has informed us that it will not impose transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.

US Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed on Saturday that Iran has informed the United States that it will allow the maxim...

Trump: The US Navy has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that the Iranian leadership is deceitful, noting that the Strait of Hormuz ...

Trump: I halted a historic strike on Iran after reaching an agreement.

US President Donald Trump said that allies in the Middle East have reached an agreement to end the war with Iran, and th...

Washington urges its citizens in the Middle East to leave and warns of a sudden escalation.

The US State Department on Saturday (August 1, 2026) urged American citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution and ...

The number of victims of irregular migration to the Spanish coast of Ceuta is rising.

The death toll among irregular migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to 71, according to d...

The US Treasury imposes new sanctions on entities linked to Iran.

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on entities linked to Iran, in what it said were measures aimed at pr...

Trump: It's better to reach an agreement with Iran than to destroy what's left of the country.

US President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to destroy what remains of Iran if an agreement is not reached. "We've had...

Trump again threatens to return to "strong military action" against Iran

In an interview with Axios, Trump stated that he would not give the negotiations "much time," indicating that if they fa...

Trump: Good talks with Iran and an opportunity to reach an agreement

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is having "good talks" with Iran, expressing hope for an...

Trump gives Iran two options: open the Strait of Hormuz or face the consequences within two days.

US President Donald Trump has once again warned Iran, giving it a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, thre...

Kenya and the US to resume trade talks next week

Kenyan Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said on Wednesday that his country and the United States will resume negotiations in...

The United States announces the resumption of uranium enrichment.

US Energy Secretary Christopher Wright announced the resumption of uranium enrichment in the United States, with the par...

The US Treasury Secretary reiterates Trump's threat to impose high tariffs on Canada.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent confirmed on Sunday (January 25, 2026) that the United States would impose 100% tar...

1,676 residential buildings in Kyiv are without heating as a result of Russian attacks.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that 1,676 residential buildings in the city remain without heating as a result of Russ...

Dubai Transport Authority: Air taxi service to begin operating by year's end

January 16 - Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Tra...

Putin discusses the Iranian issue with Netanyahu and affirms Moscow's readiness to mediate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his country's readiness to play a mediating role regarding the Iranian issue,...

Washington urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests continue.

Protests continued in major Iranian cities on Tuesday, and the United States urged its citizens holding both American an...

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Communication channel is open with the US President's envoy

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that a communication channel is open between Tehran and US President Donald Trump's sp...

Hackers steal data from 17 million Instagram accounts.

The American cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reported that an unknown group of hackers stole data from more than 17 mill...

Poll: 21% of Germans are considering emigration; discrimination is driving immigrants to leave

A survey has revealed that 21% of Germans are considering leaving the country, a phenomenon that is raising concerns amo...

Moscow: Vital Ukrainian sites struck using "Oreshnik" missile in response to Kyiv's attack on Putin's residence

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces launched a massive strike last night, including using the Oreshni...

US Treasury Secretary: Iranian economy on the verge of collapse

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent said the Iranian economy is facing high inflation and other challenges, attributing...

Trump is demanding $6 million from a plaintiff who sued him for allegedly changing the election results.

US President Donald Trump is seeking more than $6 million in legal fees after a lawsuit filed against him in November in...

Reports: US envoy separates from her husband and enters into a relationship with a Lebanese businessman

British and Lebanese media reports have revealed a romantic relationship between Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special E...

Colombian President to Trump: Stop defaming me

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the threats and accusations leveled against him by US President Donald Trump....

Trump halts chip deal amid concerns over Chinese technology dominance

US President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a $2.9 million deal to purchase computer chips, arguing that i...

Trump: We arrested Maduro and took him and his wife out of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were taken out ...

Britain issues "strict" laws for refugees

The British government has announced strict new laws for refugees, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and alleviating ...

Russia and Ukraine exchange nighttime attacks with hundreds of drones

Areas of Ukraine, particularly the capital, Kyiv, were subjected to a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack in th...

Trump levels "surprise criticism" at France for this reason

President Donald Trump launched a surprising attack on France, saying in a television interview that Washington has had ...

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes the Gulf

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck the Gulf region on Monday, and was felt within Saudi Arabia. ...

Ukrainian soldiers flee Kharkiv, and Russia loses a thousand soldiers.

Russian security services told TASS that eight Ukrainian soldiers surrendered in the past 24 hours in the Kharkiv region...

Trump is upset that Europe continues to buy Russian oil.

US President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with European Union countries' continued purchase of Russian oil, de...

Trump: Sanctions lifted on Syria at the request of Türkiye and Israel

US President Donald Trump revealed that the lifting of sanctions on Syria came at the request of Turkey, Israel, and oth...

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to supporting Iraq and its sustainable development programs.

The European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Clemens Smutner, announced on Tuesday the continuation of funding for development...

Trump's envoy: Iraq's stability and prosperity depend on unifying security forces under government leadership.

The new US President's Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, affirmed on Friday that Iraq is of paramount importance to th...

US Defense Secretary to China: America "strongly defends" its interests

During a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that the United Stat...

Greece announces the launch of direct flights between Baghdad and Athens starting next December.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the launch of direct flights between Baghdad and Athens starting n...

Trump: South Korea agreed to pay $350 billion in exchange for our tariff reduction.

US President Donald Trump announced that South Korea has agreed to pay $350 billion in exchange for a reduction in tarif...

Signs of a trade breakthrough between Washington and Beijing after the Trump-Xi Jinping meeting

US President Donald Trump said his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was a "great success," while his Chinese co...

Will Trump run for a third term?

US President Donald Trump expressed regret over his inability to run for a third term, acknowledging the constitutional ...

Unpleasant British decision regarding illegal immigrants

The Times newspaper revealed that the British Home Office intends to transfer illegal immigrants from their current acco...

CNN: Government shutdown could delay US nuclear weapons development

CNN reported, citing its sources, that the US government shutdown could delay the administration's goals in developing n...

Trump to Putin: America has the most powerful submarines in the world... His remarks are inappropriate!

US President Donald Trump said that Russia "knows we have the greatest nuclear submarines in the world," and considered ...

Government shutdown threatens temporary damage to the US economy

The ongoing US government shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to battle over funding, could pote...

Zelensky: Russia has launched 770 ballistic missiles since the beginning of 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has launched more than 770 ballistic missiles and about 50 Kinz...

Trump's envoy to Baghdad: I want to make Iraq great again

Days after his appointment as US Special Envoy to Iraq, Iraqi-American businessman Mark Savaya confirmed that he wants t...

Bad news for immigrants to Germany

The German government announced a 20% increase in deportations from the country since the beginning of the year, amid a ...

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93

The Royal Household Office of Thailand announced the death of Queen Sirikit on Saturday (October 25, 2025) at the age of...

Election loss reveals setback for British Labour in Wales

London, October 24 – Britain’s ruling Labour Party suffered a heavy electoral defeat on Friday in Wales, a region where ...

Macron to visit Iraq soon

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that he plans to visit Iraq soon. "France has a great deal of affe...

The White House says the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin remains.

Washington, October 23 - White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said Thursday that a meeting between US President Dona...

France issues third international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad

A new international arrest warrant has been issued for Bashar al-Assad on charges of launching deadly chemical attacks i...

The United Nations launches a new forum to address the debt crisis in developing economies.

A new UN-backed forum was launched Wednesday to address the most pressing debt issues in developing economies, at a time...

Zelensky: Trump's proposal to negotiate from the contact line is a "good solution."

وصف الرئيس الأوكراني فولوديمير زيلينسكي، الأربعاء، اقتراح الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب بالتفاوض مع روسيا على أساس خط الت...

European leaders support Trump's position on Ukraine ceasefire

Leaders of European countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the European Union, issued a joint state...

Takashi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

TOKYO, Oct 21 (Iraq Times) – Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected on Tuesday as Japan’s first female prime m...

France searches for thieves who stole "priceless" jewelry from the Louvre Museum

French police were searching on Monday for four thieves who stole "priceless" jewelry from the Louvre Museum in Paris on...

"If invited," Zelensky is ready to participate in the Trump-Putin summit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to participate in the upcoming summit between US Presi...

Ukrainian protests set fire to Russian gas station

Yevgeny Solntsev, governor of Russia's Orenburg region, said on Sunday that Ukrainian drones attacked the Orenburg gas p...

Massive demonstrations against Trump across the United States

A large number of protesters expressed their anger against US President Donald Trump across the United States on Saturda...

International poll: Iraqis are the fifth most angry people in the world.

In its latest 2025 report on the state of the world's emotions, the American Gallup Consulting and Analysis Center relea...

Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate across the United States on Saturday.

From New York to San Francisco, from Chicago to Atlanta, millions of protesters will take to the streets across the Unit...

Hegseth: We will impose "costs" on Russia unless the war in Ukraine ends

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that Washington and its allies will take the necessary steps to "impose...

Sweden eyes Russian submarine entering Baltic Sea

The Swedish military announced on Wednesday that it was tracking a Russian submarine that entered the Baltic Sea on Tues...

UNHCR: Syria needs greater support to accelerate return and reconstruction

From Damascus on Friday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on the international ...

Violent clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Violent clashes erupted Saturday between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani soldiers along the border between the two c...

Three Qatari diplomats killed and two others injured in a traffic accident in Egypt.

Three Qatari diplomats were killed and two others injured in a traffic accident on Sunday near the Egyptian city of Shar...

Trump proposes expelling Spain from NATO

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that NATO should consider expelling Spain from the alliance over a dispute ov...

Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize...

Trump: We ended the war in Gaza, and the attack on Iran helped.

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, stressing that the negotiations that took place...

Trump: US may impose additional sanctions on Russia

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration may impose additional sanctions on Russia. Trump was...

Belgium: Terrorist cell plot to target the Prime Minister foiled

BRUSSELS, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Belgium's prosecutor's office and Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevost said on Thursday they...

Agency: Russian air defense units destroyed 53 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's air defense units destroyed 53 Ukrainian drones overnight, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing da...

Washington calls for swift action on Gaza plan

The White House called on Monday for swift action on the Gaza plan, while noting that all parties agree with President D...

Germany: Taliban agrees in principle to repatriate Afghans

A spokeswoman for the German Interior Ministry said on Monday that the Taliban government in Afghanistan has agreed in p...

Trump: Putin's nuclear nonproliferation offer 'a good idea'

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's offer to voluntarily maintain lim...

Trump vows to "totally eliminate" Hamas if it refuses to hand over power

US President Donald Trump vowed to "totally destroy" the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) if it refused t...

Trump orders deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, weeks after he threatened ...

US Energy Secretary: US government shutdown threatens nuclear weapons

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright asserted that the US government shutdown threatens nuclear weapons safety, and blamed D...

Munich Airport runways closed again, pilot says drones were the cause

Authorities at Munich Airport in Germany closed its runways Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours, af...

Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday chose conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new leade...

Britain on high alert after attack outside synagogue

Britain raised its terror alert level on Friday following an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester that left two peop...

White House: Trump sets deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza plan

The White House said Thursday that US President Donald Trump will set a deadline for the Palestinian Islamic Resistance ...

Zelensky: The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is extremely dangerous.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, whic...

Trump: Netanyahu has agreed to end the war in Gaza

Trump: Prepare for an extraordinary event in the Middle East

Former US President Donald Trump tweeted on his Truth Social platform that there is "a real opportunity for greatness in...

German Foreign Minister: Europe must intensify its support for Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday that European countries should increase their support for Ukra...

Putin: 700,000 Russian troops fighting on the Ukrainian front

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that more than 700,000 Russian troops are fighting on the Ukraini...

The Security Council fails to adopt a draft resolution to extend the lifting of UN sanctions on Iran.

The UN Security Council failed on Friday to adopt a draft resolution to extend the lifting of UN sanctions on Iran. The...

America intends to send frozen Russian assets to Kyiv.

A bipartisan group of US senators (Democrats and Republicans) has introduced a bill requiring Washington to transfer fro...

19 migrants killed off the Libyan coast

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday that the bodies of 19 people were recovered after...

Iran announces suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) w...

Trump: If Afghanistan doesn't return Bagram Air Base to us, bad things will happen.

US President Donald Trump said that if Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base to US control, "bad things" will happ...

Protests in France against a project to build a nuclear waste disposal center

Hundreds of French people took part in a demonstration against a planned nuclear waste storage center in rural France, w...

Washington sets conditions for imposing a $100,000 annual fee on technology sector visas.

The United States has clarified the terms for imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on work visas widely used in the techno...

The New York Times reported, citing experts, that the United States is losing the space race due to delays in SpaceX's lunar projects, owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk.

The newspaper explained that "SpaceX's lunar landing project is significantly behind schedule, raising growing doubts ab...