Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
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
Tsurkov, 36, who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship, was kidnapped on March 26, 2023, while conducting research in Baghdad as part of her doctoral studies at Princeton University
Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
The United States has increased military presence in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran continue. Trump warned a meaningful agreement must be reached soon, as lawmakers debate the legality and risks of potential military action
