A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
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
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 display included several priceless items dating back to the Mesopotamian civilisation, including vases, pottery fragments, and terracotta cones bearing royal inscriptions from King Gudea of Lagash, who ruled from 2,200 BC to 2,150 BC
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
The announcement, made by Mohammed Yassin Hassan, Director General of the company, marks a major boost to the country's already vast oil resources. Initial tests from the newly discovered well indicate a daily production rate of up to 5,000 barrels of crude oil, Hassan confirmed
A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule
Dubai Police have cautioned parents and teenagers about the growing spread of deadly social media challenges, warning that viral stunts promoting risky behaviour can result in severe injuries or death if left unchecked
