Iraq

19th of Dhul-Hajjah marks “Mazlumiyyah of Karbala World Day”

19th of Dhul-Hajjah marks “Mazlumiyyah of Karbala World Day”

For several years, the 19th of Dhul Hajjah has been commemorated as a historical event related to the land of Karbala in the Shiite calendar. Mazlumiyyah refers to the injustice and oppression inflicted upon Karbala and the Master of the…
Pakistani Farmers Struggle as Costs Rise, Crop Prices Fall

Pakistani Farmers Struggle as Costs Rise, Crop Prices Fall

Pakistani farmers are facing a financial crisis: Production costs for crops like wheat and cotton have doubled in a year due to rising prices for fertilizers, fuel, and electricity. At the same time, government policies and imports have driven down…
Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate

Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate

The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced yesterday that seven militants, described as “terrorists,” including a “dangerous leader,” were killed in two Iraqi airstrikes carried out “on their hideouts in Salah al-Din Governorate” north of Baghdad. The Iraqi Operations Command stated…
Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows

Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows

Iraqi cities have recorded the highest temperatures globally, according to international indicators, with 11 provinces topping the list of the world’s hottest cities, reaching temperatures near the boiling point. According to US data, the city of Amara recorded the highest…
Iraq: Safwan Border Crossing overwhelmed as thousands of pilgrims head to holy shrines to observe Arafah Day

Iraq: Safwan Border Crossing overwhelmed as thousands of pilgrims head to holy shrines to observe Arafah Day

Mayor of Sawfa district in Basra, Iraq, Talib Khalil announced on Saturday that unprecedented numbers of pilgrims from the Gulf countries are entering the country through Safwan Border Crossing with Kuwait, with over 10,000 arrivals in the past week. These…
Millions of devoted pilgrims of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) converge in Holy Karbala on Day of Arafa

Millions of devoted pilgrims of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) converge in Holy Karbala on Day of Arafa

Millions of Shiites from different cities of Iraq and other countries have come to the holy city of Karbala to perform the special Ziyarah of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) on the day of Arafa, and observe other rituals…
Ten Years After Yazidi Genocide, Fears of Lost Evidence Hinder Justice

Ten Years After Yazidi Genocide, Fears of Lost Evidence Hinder Justice

This summer marks ten years since the ISIS launched a brutal campaign of violence in Iraq, including the genocide against the Yazidi minority. While the group has been territorially defeated, only nine members have been convicted for international crimes in…
Ahead of Arba’een Pilgrimage, Iraqi Ministry of Interior discusses security Olym

Ahead of Arba’een Pilgrimage, Iraqi Ministry of Interior discusses security Olym

The Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari has announced the plans and efforts the government is conducting to secure the coming Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage, an annual event that sees millions of people from all over the world. Al-Shammari said that…
Iraq’s Military Intelligence discovers tunnel utilized by Daesh terrorists

Iraq’s Military Intelligence discovers tunnel utilized by Daesh terrorists

Iraq’s military intelligence recently uncovered and seized an extensive tunnel used by the Daesh militant group, as reported by the Iraq News Agency late Saturday. The tunnel stretched over 500 meters from Tal Afar district and similarly from Al-Ayadiya district…
Iraq: About 47,000 historical records, documents digitally archived

Iraq: About 47,000 historical records, documents digitally archived

Researchers in Baghdad have completed the digital documentation of approximately 47,000 valuable and rare ancient manuscripts, some of which are over a thousand years old. These manuscripts cover a variety of subjects, including stories and tales, poetry and literature, history,…
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