Several Oscar nominees and presenters delivered emotional speeches condemning the escalating conflict in Iran, saying the film industry cannot stay silent. Their remarks drew loud applause from many attendees and renewed debate over the role of artists in global politics
All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
Iraq faced a nationwide blackout on Monday, with record heat and high electricity demand forcing the shutdown of key transmission lines, disrupting life across the country during a week of mass religious gatherings in the holy city of Karbala
Facing a severe water shortage, Iraq plans to build ten dams in desert areas to harvest rain and floodwater, boost reserves, and reduce reliance on groundwater
Kurdish counterterrorism units intercepted an explosive-laden drone near Arbil International Airport early Monday. The second such incident this month, it highlights ongoing regional tensions
Following heightened regional tensions that forced several airlines, including Qatar Airways, to suspend routes, the reopening of airspace has enabled the Doha-based carrier to swiftly restore full flight operations to Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan, resuming its regular schedules
On Thursday, civil servants in Sulaimaniyah are expected to take to the streets to protest the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) failure to disburse payments
She alleges that in 2014, she was kidnapped and tortured by the militant groups in connection to a $100 million development loan she received from the Trade Bank of Iraq. According to the suit, her wealth and influence made her a target for extortion and violence
With 34.3 million users in Iraq, according to the Digital Media Center (DMC), TikTok remains the most-used social platform, particularly among the country’s youth and burgeoning community of influencers and content creators
Speaking at the Iraqi-British Businessmen Forum in Baghdad on Monday, Abdul-Ghani highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Oil to enhance the country’s energy sector, particularly in gas production and refining capacity
The Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the region, is operated by the Pearl Consortium in partnership with the United Arab Emirates energy company Dana Gas and its affiliate Crescent Petroleum
The 38-year-old's death has sparked widespread shock, with authorities treating the incident as an execution-style murder. Swedish police responded to reports of a shooting in the Hovsjö district, where Momika was found dead from gunshot wounds
The disruption affects one of the most crucial oil-producing sites in the country, which typically pumps around 1.5 million bpd. Mohammed Al-Najjar, Iraq’s National Representative to OPEC, told Bloomberg that Iraq currently has no timeline for restoring full production at the site
Several Oscar nominees and presenters delivered emotional speeches condemning the escalating conflict in Iran, saying the film industry cannot stay silent. Their remarks drew loud applause from many attendees and renewed debate over the role of artists in global politics
All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
The US-Israeli war on Iran is rippling far beyond the Middle East, shaking alliances in the Gulf, East Asia, and Europe while exposing the limits of American power, straining military resources, and deepening fears over energy security and strategic credibility
Mojtaba Khamenei’s continued absence after becoming Iran’s supreme leader has raised questions about who is guiding the country during wartime, as analysts suggest powerful institutions such as the IRGC may hold real decision-making authority behind the scenes
