Iraq

Iraq’s General Board of Antiquities and Heritage announced on Tuesday the discovery of significant archaeological findings at the Tel ‘Arab Kumbet’ site in Kirkuk province. Excavations revealed that the site dates back over 4,000 years, enhancing the understanding of the…

Iraqi airstrikes on October 14 killed a senior Daesh leader and three militants, Arab News reported citing the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes, carried out by Iraqi security forces in northeastern Iraq, were supported by intelligence from the international…

The Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Alicia Rico, visited the shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Holy Karbala, marking her first visit to the province. Rico expressed her joy during the visit, saying, “I am very pleased with…

During the renovation of a school, the remains of 31 victims were recovered from a mass grave in Tal Afar, western Nineveh, Iraq, as announced by the Mass Graves Directorate on Monday. The grave, discovered during the restoration of a…

An Iraqi airstrike in Kirkuk province killed four suspected ISIS members, including a significant leader, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate ISIS remnants, the army said on Tuesday. The strike, conducted by F-16 aircraft, also destroyed weapons and communication…

The Iraqi General Authority for Heritage and Antiquities announced today, Saturday, the discovery of 478 archaeological artifacts in Babylon Province. In a statement, the authority explained that a mission oversight committee, along with the director of the excavations department, visited…

The Global Hunger Index for 2024 has been released, showing a rise in Iraq’s hunger score, causing the country to fall six places compared to 2023. The report indicates that Iraq’s hunger score reached 14.9 in 2024, an increase of…

Iraqi airstrikes in Salahaddin province killed six suspected ISIS members, Rudaw reported today citing the Iraqi army. The operation, which utilized F-16 aircraft, targeted a terrorist hideout in the al-Aith area and was described as a response to recent attacks…

For the first time since its liberation from ISIS, the Iraqi city of Mosul hosted an international book fair, with participation from over 100 publishing houses representing 14 Arab and foreign countries. The event saw a large public turnout, featuring…

The Iraqi army has reported the killing of over 100 ISIS members since the start of 2024, highlighting significant progress in the fight against terrorism, Rudaw reported today. Major General Tahseen al-Khafaji, spokesperson for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command, described the…