Iraq
Ongoing development of “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads to serve Karbala pilgrims
March 5, 2025
Ongoing development of “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads to serve Karbala pilgrims
Iraqi engineering and technical teams continue their dedicated efforts to implement the rehabilitation and development project for the “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads along the Karbala-Najaf route. The project is part of the infrastructure development plan for mass pilgrimage…
Ongoing Crisis for Yazidis: Thousands Remain Missing After ISIS Rule
March 4, 2025
Ongoing Crisis for Yazidis: Thousands Remain Missing After ISIS Rule
Nearly 3,000 Yazidis kidnapped during the ISIS brutal campaign in Iraq remain unaccounted for over a decade after the group’s invasion of their homeland, Rudaw reported. According to the Office of Rescuing Abducted Yazidis, affiliated with the Kurdistan Region Presidency,…
Iraq to launch electronic entry visas for select nations to reduce airport congestion
March 2, 2025
Iraq to launch electronic entry visas for select nations to reduce airport congestion
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that starting March 1, 2025, travelers from certain countries will no longer receive visas on arrival at Baghdad International Airport, local news outlets reported. Nationals from the permanent UN Security Council members, European Union…
Iraq’s Media Commission bans ‘Muawiyah’ TV show on MBC Iraq
March 2, 2025
Iraq’s Media Commission bans ‘Muawiyah’ TV show on MBC Iraq
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has banned the broadcast of the TV show “Muawiyah” on MBC Iraq TV channel. The decision, announced on Saturday, is based on Legislative Order 65 of 2004 and aims to ensure that media…
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
February 28, 2025
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…
Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn
February 27, 2025
Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn
While Iraq is not currently in a drought, its annual water demand stands at 90 billion cubic meters, making future water availability increasingly uncertain due to climate change, experts warned during the Erbil Forum 2025. Torhan al-Mufti, an advisor to…
Iraq’s population reaches 46.1 million, final census results reveal
February 24, 2025
Iraq’s population reaches 46.1 million, final census results reveal
Iraq’s population has reached 46.1 million, according to final census results released by the Ministry of Planning. This marks an increase from 45.4 million reported in November. The census shows that 70.17% of Iraq’s population lives in urban areas, compared…
Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds
February 23, 2025
Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds
In a significant step to highlight the genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds, a specialized legal team has been formed to present the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international organizations. Led by Judge Munir Haddad and Kamal…
Iraq signs contract with Italian company to prepare designs for Baghdad railway line
February 23, 2025
Iraq signs contract with Italian company to prepare designs for Baghdad railway line
The General Company for Railways in Iraq announced that it signed a contract with the Italian company (PTV) to prepare a technical study and preliminary designs for a railway line in the capital, Baghdad. This step aims to enhance the…
Iraq: Holy Shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas honors female university graduates
February 22, 2025
Iraq: Holy Shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas honors female university graduates
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas launched on Friday the activities of the 8th Central Graduation Ceremony for female university students in the area between the two holy shrines in Holy Karbala, Iraq. According to the…