Iraq

Medical readiness enhanced ahead of Arbaeen pilgrimage: IRCS official —————————- The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has enhanced its medical readiness for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, Abna news agency reported quoting the organization’s Secretary-General, Meisam Afshar. The IRCS…

Prime Minister Al-Sudani Reopens Mosul International Airport, Full Operation Expected in Two Months ————————————— Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday officially inaugurated the newly rebuilt Mosul International Airport, announcing it will be fully operational within two months following…

Cardinal Sako Urges Iraqi PM to Protect Historic Christian Cemeteries in Najaf ——————————- Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, has called on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani to intervene and stop attempts to convert historic…

UN Expert Urges Global Action as Nations Meet to Condemn Gaza Offensive ……………. The UN’s special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank, Francesca Albanese, has called for countries worldwide to take concrete steps to stop what she described as…

Iraq Resumes Flights to Iran After Temporary Suspension Over Security Concerns …………… Iraq’s Ministry of Transport announced on Monday evening that Iraqi Airways has resumed flights to Iran starting Tuesday, following a temporary suspension due to regional security tensions. The…

Basra Tops Global Mine Contamination List, Iraqi Agency Reports …………….. Iraq’s Mine Action Authority has identified Basra province as the world’s most heavily contaminated area with landmines and explosive remnants of war, a legacy of past conflicts posing ongoing risks…

Iraq: “Amir al-Qurra” Quranic Program Launches with Recitations and Mourning Rituals ………………… The Holy Quran Scientific Assembly, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has inaugurated the latest stage of its annual “Amir al-Qurra” (King of Quran Reciters) program. The opening ceremony…

As millions of pilgrims prepare for the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala, significant efforts are underway in Iran and Iraq to facilitate the massive religious gathering, scheduled for August 14 this year, local news agencies reported. On July 12, 2025, the…

The 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially commenced in Iraq, with pilgrims departing on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, situated at the southernmost point of Al-Faw, heading towards the city of Karbala, Iqna reported. Iraqi media report that despite extreme summer heat,…

UN Chief Decries Resumption of Houthi Attacks on Civilian Vessels in Red Sea —————————– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has vehemently condemned the Houthis’ renewed assaults on civilian ships in the Red Sea, Xinhua reported quoting his spokesman’s announcement on Friday.…