Iraq

The Secretariat-General of the Kadhimiyah Holy Shrine announced on Sunday the number of pilgrims who took part in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. In a press briefing, officials stated that “more than…

Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid has urged for enhanced global efforts to combat desertification during a panel at the World Economic Forum, Arab News reported yesterday. He highlighted that nearly 40% of Iraq’s land is affected by desertification, exacerbated by…

Around 5,000 Nigerian women are stranded in Iraq after traveling to work as caregivers, Rudaw news agency reported citing the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Many face difficult conditions, with some cases ending in mysterious deaths, the report said, adding that…

The Iraqi parliament has enacted an amnesty law that could potentially release thousands of prisoners, including those convicted of attacks on U.S. soldiers and individuals associated with the ISIS, Arab News reported. Lawmakers confirmed that the law allows prisoners to…

The Iraqi Ministry of Trade continues its preparations for the 48th edition of the Baghdad International Fair, one of Iraq’s most prominent economic events, with the participation of 22 countries and 700 local, regional, and international companies. In a press…

Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari announced the implementation of a flexible security plan to ensure the safety of the pilgrimage commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him), Iraqi News Agency reported. According to INA quoting Al-Shammari,…

A second mass grave in less than a month, containing the remains of 155 Kurds killed by the former Iraqi regime, was exhumed on Sunday in Muthanna province, southern Iraq, Rudaw news agency reported yesterday. The state-affiliated Martyrs Foundation reported…

The holy city of Karbala witnessed a symbolic funeral procession for Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, in commemoration of her painful martyrdom anniversary. Hundreds of participants gathered at the shrine of Ibn Fahd Al-Hilli, carrying a symbolic coffin in…

Baghdad witnessed significant progress as Malaysia’s chargé d’affaires, Mohamad Sha’er, held critical discussions with construction firm HSS and consultancy CHSS on major infrastructure projects in Iraq. According to the Malaysian Embassy in Iraq, key initiatives include the “Baghdad Metro” and…

Iraqi authorities have received over 190 families linked to ISIS at Al-Jada Camp in southern Nineveh, transferred from Syria’s Al-Hol Camp, local news outlets reported. According to Iraqi security sources, 191 families (710 individuals, mostly women and children) were relocated…