Iraq

Iraq and Iran Sign Deal to Establish Joint Border Market in Shalamcheh …………… Iraq and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint border market in the Shalamcheh area, aimed at boosting trade and strengthening economic cooperation…

Iraq Emerges as Leading Destination for Religious and Cultural Tourism in the Region ……………. A report by World Travel and Tourism highlighted Iraq’s growing tourism sector, which generated approximately $5.7 billion in revenue in 2024 — a 25% increase from…

Iraq and Iran Exchange Remains of Soldiers Killed in 1980s War …………… Iraq and Iran exchanged the remains of soldiers killed during the 1980s war between the two countries in a ceremony held Sunday at the Shalamcheh border crossing in…

Baghdad Selected to Host “Expo Garden 2029” International Exhibition …………….. Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, has been officially selected to host the “Expo Garden 2029” international exhibition, the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office announced on Thursday. The decision was made following a…

Al-Ahlebayt Charity Distributes Meat to Families in Iraq’s Basra …………….. The Al-Ahlebayt Cultural and Charitable Foundation in Basra, Iraq, has distributed meat to orphans and low-income families registered with the organization. The initiative was carried out in line with the…

Iraq Approves Unified E-Visa System and Boosts Cybersecurity Funding …………… The Iraqi Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, has approved the adoption of a federal electronic visa system to serve as a unified platform for issuing…

Moscow Launches First-Ever Muslim Football League for Cultural and Sports Exchange —————————– The first-ever Muslim football league, named “Rabitat al-Umma” (League of the Nation), has been launched in Moscow, creating a unified framework for teams affiliated with Islamic centers. The…

Iraq Plants Over 8 Million Trees in National Afforestation Initiative ………….. Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that the National Afforestation Initiative has so far planted more than 8.7 million trees across the country, aiming to achieve five strategic environmental objectives.…

Iraq: 180 Bodies Recovered from Mass Grave in Tal Afar ………….. Iraq’s Directorate of Mass Graves announced the recovery of 180 complete bodies and 54 human remains from the “Alo Antar” well in Tal Afar, near Mosul. Officials said the…

Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Forces Destroy ISIS Hideouts in Hamrin Mountains ……………. Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service announced on Monday that its forces carried out large-scale operations against ISIS remnants in the Hamrin mountain range, Salahuddin province. The operations, conducted in Wadi al-Shay, included…