Iraq
Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Conference on Radiology and Medical Imaging
December 23, 2024
Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Conference on Radiology and Medical Imaging
The Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS), affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in the Holy City of Najaf, has organized its inaugural conference on radiology and medical imaging. The conference, conducted by the medical platform R-RAY, a division of…
Mass grave of Kurdish women and children discovered in southern Iraq
December 23, 2024
Mass grave of Kurdish women and children discovered in southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of dozens of Kurdish women and children has been uncovered in Iraq’s southern Muthanna province, local media reported on Sunday. The site was identified in May using satellite imagery. Located in the Tal Sheikh…
Iraq to open Mosul airport in June, 2025, 11 years after Daesh capture
December 23, 2024
Iraq to open Mosul airport in June, 2025, 11 years after Daesh capture
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani announced on Sunday that the inauguration of Mosul’s airport will take place on June 10, 2025, marking 11 years since the city was seized by the Daesh group, Arab News reported. On June 10,…
ISIS-affiliated terrorists killed, arrested in Syria and Iraq
December 21, 2024
ISIS-affiliated terrorists killed, arrested in Syria and Iraq
The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate announced the arrest of seven ISIS members in Kirkuk Governorate, the Iraqi News Agency reported on Friday. The arrests took place based on precise intelligence. One of the detainees was responsible for transporting individuals, weapons,…
New Dome Installed at Tal-e Zainabiyya in Holy Karbala
December 17, 2024
New Dome Installed at Tal-e Zainabiyya in Holy Karbala
The installation of a new dome at Tal-e Zainab in the holy city of Karbala has been completed. This dome, situated adjacent to the revered shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), has recently been finalized. The project aims…
Iraq achieves progress in child welfare and social protection
December 16, 2024
Iraq achieves progress in child welfare and social protection
Iraq’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs and Chair of the Childhood Care Authority, Ahmed Al-Asadi, has announced significant progress in child welfare and social protection efforts, Iraqi News Agency reported. Speaking at the inaugural Scientific Conference for the Defense…
Iraqi forces target ISIS remnants in Anbar Desert
December 16, 2024
Iraqi forces target ISIS remnants in Anbar Desert
Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced Sunday that security forces continue operations to eliminate ISIS remnants and secure the region from terrorism, the Iraqi News Agency reported. In a recent operation in the Anbar Desert near Rutba, the Counter-Terrorism Service discovered…
Iraqi forces destroy 8 ISIS hideouts in Hamrin mountains
December 13, 2024
Iraqi forces destroy 8 ISIS hideouts in Hamrin mountains
Iraq’s Security Media Cell announced the destruction of eight ISIS hideouts in the Hamrin Mountains following coordinated airstrikes, Iraqi News Agency reported on Thursday. The operation, conducted under the directives of Commander-in-Chief Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, targeted areas known for their…
Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization
November 27, 2024
Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization
Historical reports have highlighted the ancient city of Kish, located in Iraq’s Babil Governorate, as one of humanity’s earliest cities and a significant cultural center during the Sumerian and Akkadian periods. Kish, which flourished between 2900 and 2350 BCE, is…
Iraq’s Population Surges to 45.4 Million in First Census in Over 30 Years
November 26, 2024
Iraq’s Population Surges to 45.4 Million in First Census in Over 30 Years
Iraq’s population has reached 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from the first national census in over three decades, announced by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Arab News reported yesterday. Conducted on November 20, this census marks a significant milestone…