Iraq

Governor of Holy Najaf, Youssef Kanawi, chaired a comprehensive meeting to discuss the necessary preparations for securing the Arbaeen pilgrimage, attended by officials from service and security institutions. The focus was on developing strategies to ensure the pilgrimage proceeds smoothly…

The holy city of Karbala witnessed the launch of the 10th International Sajjadiyya Festival on Wednesday evening, attended by numerous religious and academic figures from various countries around the world. In his opening speech, Sheikh Abd al-Mahdi al-Karbalaei stated, “The…

The engineering teams at al-Abbas Holy Shrine have resumed work on Um al-Banin (peace be upon her) Courtyard project. The total area of the courtyard is 20,000 square meters, which includes a basement occupying the entire area of 10,000 square…

Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari announced from the holy city of Karbala that all necessary preparations have been completed to ensure the success of this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage. This statement was made during a press conference held in Karbala, where…

In a series of provincial visits, the Minister of Interior of Iraq went to Diyala Governorate in order to supervise the implementation of support and service activities as well as to manage security issues related to Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of…

The Iraqi Border Forces Command confirmed on Sunday its readiness to deal with any attempts to infiltrate the border from the Syrian side, highlighting the significant role of thermal cameras in securing the borders between the two countries. The Commander…

The Iraqi paraglider pilot Hussein al-Sheihani is now on the Guinness World Records list after he flew in his paramotor trike carrying the biggest Iraqi flag. In a press statement, al-Sheihani said, “In a world equipped with immense and superior…

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced key decisions regarding the preparations for the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage during the fourth session of the Supreme Coordination Authority, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported yesterday. According to the source, al-Sudani urged local governments…

A mass grave containing remains of at least 14 people was discovered on Wednesday near Mosul, northern Iraq, with security forces saying it dates back to when ISIS controlled the area between 2014 and 2017, The National newspaper reported. According to…

Iraq’s Prime Minister’s transport advisor, Nasser al-Asadi, announced on Wednesday that implementation of the Baghdad Metro project will begin in August. In a televised interview followed by Shia Waves Agency, Al-Asadi mentioned that “Thursday is the last day for evaluating…