Iraq

Iraqi Marshes Highlighted in Paris Photo Exhibit Amid Environmental Threats ……………….. A new photography exhibition in Paris has cast a spotlight on Iraq’s southern marshes, presenting them as a cultural and environmental treasure now facing severe threats, The National reported.…

Iraq: Najaf Health Authorities Mobilize for Prophet’s Martyrdom Anniversary Commemorations ……………….. Health authorities in Holy Najaf announced Tuesday a comprehensive medical plan to support pilgrims marking the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s martyrdom, an annual event held at the shrine…

Iraq Begins Recovery of Victims from Mass Grave Linked to ISIS Near Mosul ……….. Iraq has launched operations to exhume human remains from al-Khasfa, one of the country’s largest known mass graves, believed to contain thousands of victims executed by…

Iraqi Intelligence Aids US-Led Raid Killing ISIS Leader in Idlib ……………. A US-led coalition operation in the town of Atmeh, northern Idlib, Syria, resulted in the death of a senior ISIS operative, Iraqi authorities confirmed Wednesday. The raid targeted Salah…

UN Warns Over 41,000 at Risk of Famine in Yemen’s Abs District ……………… A United Nations report has warned that more than 41,000 people, predominantly displaced individuals and women, face severe risk of famine in the Abs district of Yemen’s…

Iraq Faces Water Shortages as Reservoirs Reach 8% Capacity …………….. Iraq’s water reserves currently stand at just 8% of total capacity, the Ministry of Water Resources reported Monday, highlighting growing challenges amid climate change and reliance on upstream countries for…

UN Report: Violence in Syria’s Alawite Areas May Constitute War Crimes ——————————— According to a report by top UN human rights investigators, a wave of violence in predominantly Alawite areas of Syria may have included acts that constitute war crimes.…

Over 800 Babies Born in Karbala During Arbaeen Pilgrimage ——————————— Karbala’s Specialized Maternity Hospital recorded the birth of 815 infants during the Arbaeen health plan, Shia Waves Persian reported citing hospital director Dr. Muhaiman al-Kaabi. The births included 643 natural…

Families of Disappeared Shia Protest During Arbaeen Ceremony in Karachi ———————————- As thousands of Shia Muslims gathered in Karachi to commemorate Arbaeen, families of missing Shia citizens staged a protest, demanding the release and safe return of their loved ones,…

Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage Boosts Iraq’s Economy …………….. The Arbaeen pilgrimage has provided a significant boost to Iraq’s economy, with a noticeable improvement in the local exchange rate due to an influx of foreign currency. Economic experts note that the massive…