Iraq
Iraq to see rainfall and temperature drop in coming days
March 20, 2025
Iraq to see rainfall and temperature drop in coming days
The Iraqi Meteorological Authority announced its weather forecast for the coming days, predicting rainfall, dust storms, and a drop in temperatures across various regions. On Thursday, the weather will be clear to partly cloudy, with light rain in the eastern…
Cancer Hospital Set to Open in Mosul
March 20, 2025
Cancer Hospital Set to Open in Mosul
Iraq is preparing to inaugurate a specialized cancer treatment hospital in Mosul, Nineveh province, according to a member of the provincial council, Rudaw reported. Ahmed Dubardani, part of the Nineveh Provincial Council’s health committee, announced that the hospital is in…
Iraq unveils world’s oldest administrative system from Akkadian Empire
March 17, 2025
Iraq unveils world’s oldest administrative system from Akkadian Empire
A joint research team from the British Museum and Iraqi authorities has uncovered the world’s oldest bureaucratic administrative system through 2,300-year-old clay tablets found at the site of Girsu in southern Iraq, which was once part of the Akkadian Empire.…
Iraq to implement 5-year plan to combat poverty amid rising ov
March 17, 2025
Iraq to implement 5-year plan to combat poverty amid rising ov
Iraq is set to roll out a five-year anti-poverty strategy after a recent census revealed that over seven million people live below the poverty line, local reports said. The plan, expected to launch by the end of the first quarter,…
Iraq’s Hidden Tragedy: 221 Mass Graves, 96 from the Baath Regime Era Revealed
March 17, 2025
Iraq’s Hidden Tragedy: 221 Mass Graves, 96 from the Baath Regime Era Revealed
Ziya Karim, Director General of Mass Graves at the Martyrs Foundation, disclosed that Iraq contains at least 221 documented mass graves, with 96 dating back to the Baath regime era. Of these, 134 graves have been exhumed—80 from the Baath…
Iraq leads in palm trees, ranks fourth in global date production
March 16, 2025
Iraq leads in palm trees, ranks fourth in global date production
Iraq holds the top spot globally for the number of palm trees and ranks fourth in date production, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. Technical Undersecretary Mithaak Abdul-Hussein stated that as of 2025, Iraq has over 22 million palm…
Holy shrines in Iraq host celebrations in honor of Imam al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba’s birth
March 16, 2025
Holy shrines in Iraq host celebrations in honor of Imam al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba’s birth
The holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf has been beautifully decorated with 25,000 high-quality fresh flowers in celebration of the birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, marked today, 15th of…
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
March 15, 2025
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
The Iraqi prime minister has announced the death of the head of Daesh in Iraq and Syria, following an operation conducted by the Iraqi national intelligence service in collaboration with US-led coalition forces, Arab News reported. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
March 14, 2025
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities has unveiled plans for a $100 million integrated tourist city in Holy Najaf as part of efforts to boost the country’s tourism sector. Nasser Ghanem Murad, head of the Tourism Authority, stated…
Iraq Faces Water Scarcity Amid Climate Challenges
March 12, 2025
Iraq Faces Water Scarcity Amid Climate Challenges
Iraq is currently experiencing a “phase of water scarcity,” according to Torhan al-Mufti, the Iraqi prime minister’s advisor on water affairs, Rudaw reported. He attributes this situation to severe climate conditions, unregulated groundwater management, and heavy reliance on neighboring countries…