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Iraq to see rainfall and temperature drop in coming days

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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