Iraq

Over 150 Syrians flown home from Libya: UN migration agency —————————– The United Nations’ migration agency, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has facilitated the voluntary return of 152 Syrians from Libya to Damascus, marking the first such flight from…

Iraq Launches Restoration Plan Ahead of Baghdad’s 2026 Islamic Tourism Capital Title ……….. Iraq’s Ministry of Culture is advancing preparations for Baghdad’s designation as the Capital of Islamic Tourism in 2026 through a comprehensive plan to restore and rehabilitate historical…

US Airstrike Kills Senior Al-Qaeda-linked Militant in Idlib ——————————- A senior Al-Qaeda-linked militant was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Syria’s Idlib province, Shia Waves Persian reported citing U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. The strike targeted Mohammad Abdulwahab al-Ahmad, a…

Antonio Guterres condemns Houthi detentions of UN’s staff in Yemen ———————————— UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of additional UN personnel by the Houthi group in Yemen, Anadolu Agency reported citing his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Most recently,…

Damascus and UN Discuss Streamlining Return of Syrian Refugees ———————————— The Syrian Minister of Transport and the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Damascus met to discuss strengthening cooperation to ensure the safe and easy return…

Over 35,000 Inmates Released in Iraq Under General Amnesty Law ……………. Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday that more than 35,000 inmates were released during September under the amended General Amnesty Law. According to the council’s statement, a total…

Pope expresses hope for peace following ‘significant steps’ in Gaza ceasefire talks —————————————– Pope Leo on Sunday announced significant steps have been taken in Middle East peace negotiations and expressed hope that they will soon achieve the desired results. Speaking…

UNESCO Conference in Iraq Focuses on Peacebuilding, Genocide Prevention, and Interfaith Dialogue …………… The University of Baghdad, under the patronage of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, hosted an international conference for UNESCO Chairs in Iraq under the…

Iraq and Iran Sign Deal to Establish Joint Border Market in Shalamcheh …………… Iraq and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint border market in the Shalamcheh area, aimed at boosting trade and strengthening economic cooperation…

Iraq Emerges as Leading Destination for Religious and Cultural Tourism in the Region ……………. A report by World Travel and Tourism highlighted Iraq’s growing tourism sector, which generated approximately $5.7 billion in revenue in 2024 — a 25% increase from…