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Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture launches tree planting campaign along Holy Najaf-Karbala Road

Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture launches tree planting campaign along Holy Najaf-Karbala Road

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has launched a wide-ranging campaign to plant trees along the road connecting the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf. This initiative aims to enhance the environmental infrastructure of this vital route, which is used by…
Ancient Underground Canal System in Kirkuk Added to World Heritage List

Ancient Underground Canal System in Kirkuk Added to World Heritage List

The Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources announced yesterday that the Lower Kahreez Haji Beykhan, an ancient underground canal system in Kirkuk, has been included on the World Heritage List for Irrigation Structures, Shafaq News reported. This announcement was made during…
Nearly 18,000 Iraqis Remain in Al-Hol Camp Amid Repatriation Efforts

Nearly 18,000 Iraqis Remain in Al-Hol Camp Amid Repatriation Efforts

Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced reported that approximately 18,000 Iraqi nationals are still housed in the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, which is known for holding individuals linked to ISIS, Rudaw news agency reported yesterday. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s…
Iraq approves solar energy initiative to reduce electricity shortages

Iraq approves solar energy initiative to reduce electricity shortages

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has approved a plan to introduce solar energy systems for households, aiming to ease the burden on the national electricity grid and address ongoing electricity shortages, Rudaw reported. The initiative involves contracting reputable companies…
Iraqi Prime Minister Declares ISIS No Longer a Threat

Iraqi Prime Minister Declares ISIS No Longer a Threat

In a significant statement, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that remnants of the ISIS terrorist group no longer pose a threat to Iraq, INA reported on Sunday. This declaration followed a meeting with Major General Kevin C. Leahy, Commander…
UNAMI reveals new details on Speicher Massacre and ISIS’s policy to exterminate Shias

UNAMI reveals new details on Speicher Massacre and ISIS’s policy to exterminate Shias

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) revealed new details on Sunday regarding the “Speicher Massacre” in Salah al-Din Governorate, which occurred during the control of ISIS over the province in 2014. In a report obtained by Shia Waves…
Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census 

Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census 

Iraq is preparing to embark on a crucial phase of its long-awaited national population census, which will include surveying buildings and households across the country, including the Kurdistan Region. The Iraqi Planning Ministry announced on Sunday that this phase is…
Iraq Elected to Chair G77 and China in 2025

Iraq Elected to Chair G77 and China in 2025

Iraq has been elected to chair the Group of 77 (G77) and China at the United Nations in 2025, marking the first time in 60 years that the country will hold this position, Xinhua reported yesterday. The decision was unanimously…
Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert

Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert

The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced on Friday that 14 terrorists, including ISIS leaders, were killed in the Anbar desert, in the west of the country. The statement, published by the Security Media Cell, highlighted that the operation, directed by…
Iraq’s Border Crossings Authority confirms entry of nearly 3.5M pilgrims during Holy Arba’een

Iraq’s Border Crossings Authority confirms entry of nearly 3.5M pilgrims during Holy Arba’een

The Iraqi Border Crossings Authority announced that 3,445,627 visitors entered Iraq through its border crossings over a period of twenty days to participate in the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The official spokesperson for the authority, Alaa al-Din al-Qaisi, said on Monday…
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