Iraq

Iraq Launches First National Solar Power Plant in Holy Karbala …………. Iraq has inaugurated the first phase of the Karbala solar power plant, delivering 75 megawatts of electricity, with full capacity expected to reach 300 megawatts. The project marks the…

Iraq’s Yazidis Rediscover Lost History Through 1930s Photos Found in Museum Archive —————————— A collection of nearly 300 photographs of Iraq’s Yazidi community, taken by University of Pennsylvania archaeologists in the 1930s, has been rediscovered, helping to revive the cultural…

Iraq and Iran Sign MoU to Boost Border Security and Counter Narcotics ………… Iraq and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Baghdad aimed at strengthening cooperation in monitoring borders and combating drug trafficking. The agreement was concluded during…

Turkey Begins Training and Support for Syrian Army, Source Confirms ——————————- A convoy of Turkish armed forces moves along the Syria-Turkey border near Ras al-Ain in northeastern Syria’s Hassakeh province, Arab News reported. On Thursday, Turkey announced that it has…

Syrian Rights Group Condemns Killing of Shia Man in Homs ……………. The Documentation Centre for Violations Against Shia in Syria mourned Hussein Ahmed Mar’i, whose body was found in Maryghan, Homs, and condemned his killing as a “heinous” act. According…

Baghdad International Book Fair Opens with 355 Publishers …………… Iraq’s Ministry of Trade inaugurated four specialised exhibitions at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds on Wednesday, featuring the participation of more than 600 local and international companies and publishers. Among the events,…

Iraqi Military Intelligence Uncovers Five ISIS Hideouts in Anbar Desert …………….. Iraq’s Military Intelligence Directorate announced Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the discovery of five ISIS hideouts in Wadi Al-Aghri, located in the Anbar Desert. The operation was carried out in…

Baghdad International Book Fair Opens Its 26th Edition …………….. Baghdad is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair, scheduled to run from September 10 to 21 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds in Mansour district. The…

Iraq Selects “Kingdom of Reeds” as Official Oscar Entry …………… Iraq has officially nominated the film Kingdom of Reeds (The President’s Cake) by director Hassan Hadi as its submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.…

Education Crisis in Northern and Eastern Syria ——————— The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have banned the use of government-issued textbooks in areas under their control, creating an education crisis in northern and eastern Syria. According to Middle East News and…