Iraq
Iraq: University of Babylon hosts symposium to address dangers of atheism on young people
March 8, 2024
Iraq: University of Babylon hosts symposium to address dangers of atheism on young people
A group of scientists, researchers, and academics in the Iraqi province of Babil emphasized the importance of safeguarding the yourth against atheism and negative behaviors in order to build them properly. The scientists’ statements came during attending a scientific symposium…
Restoration project of Nabi Yunus Mosque achieves 60% progress
March 4, 2024
Restoration project of Nabi Yunus Mosque achieves 60% progress
Efforts to reconstruct Mosul’s Nabi Yunus Mosque, a significant religious and historical site demolished by ISIS in 2014, are well underway, with 60% of the structure work completed, Shafaq news reported. The mosque’s prayer hall, three large domes, and the…
Turkish airstrike kills 2 Yazidi militiamen in northern Iraq
March 1, 2024
Turkish airstrike kills 2 Yazidi militiamen in northern Iraq
Two Yazidi militiamen linked to the PKK were killed in a Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq, Xinhua news agency reported. The strike targeted a vehicle carrying members of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), resulting in the death of a…
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
February 23, 2024
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation has allocated thousands of vehicles to transport visitors to the holy city of Karbala during the commemoration of the birth of Imam Mahdi, may Allah Almighty hasten his honourable reappearance. Millions of visitors are expected…
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
February 23, 2024
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Thomas Sailor, stated today that the shrines of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, are of great global importance as they embody images of unity and peace among human beings. The European…
Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq
February 21, 2024
Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced yesterday, Monday, that it had uncovered relics of buildings and other artifacts dating back to the end of the Sasanian era and the inception of the Islamic era. The ministry said…
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
February 18, 2024
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…
4500-year-old Sumerian palace uncovered in Iraq’s desert
February 17, 2024
4500-year-old Sumerian palace uncovered in Iraq’s desert
A British Museum-linked team has uncovered a Sumerian palace in the Iraqi desert dating back to over 4,500 years. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery at the site of the ancient city of Girsu, historically known as Tello, is poised to shed…
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
February 14, 2024
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
The Joint Operations Command in Iraq announced on Tuesday the arrest of the financial official of the terrorist organization “ISIS” in the country. The Command’s statement said, “Through intelligence efforts, including monitoring and tracking operations, the heroes of the Counter-Terrorism…
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
February 12, 2024
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities revealed today that Iraq has 15,000 archaeological sites, noting that less than 10% of these sites have been discovered. The Deputy Minister, Fadel Al-Badrani, said in an interview with the official newspaper,…