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Five killed, 11 wounded during altercation at wedding party in Iraq’s Diwaniyah

A lethal fight broke out during a wedding party in Diwaniyah that left five people dead, with local police making twelve arrests and seizing firearms from the scene.

Suspected US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen kill 4

A water infrastructure facility near the port city of Hodeida was bombed on Wednesday, marking the latest episode in an escalating US campaign of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Iraq rejects threats facing Iran: PM Sudani

Iran has been caught in an intense headlock with the United States over its aspirations for obtaining nuclear power, with Tehran claiming that their nuclear project is aimed toward addressing the country's energy demands, while Washington insists that Iran's purpose is nuclear weapons.

Two wounded in Duhok stabbing attack targeting Christians

The attack left two Akitu celebrants wounded, with one reportedly in critical condition

Iraq releases up to 500 prisoners per general amnesty

There are reportedly over 60,000 inmates across 30 Iraqi prisons. The capacity of the facilities is around 25,000.

Features

US foreign aid freeze sparks crisis in Iraq’s civil society, women’s rights sector

Motorcycles in Baghdad: A ride between livelihood and lawlessness

Red-wattled lapwing: Kurdistan’s alarm bird

Red-wattled lapwing: Kurdistan’s alarmRead More..

Central Bank of Iraq moves toward digital currency to address liquidity crisis

Dhi Qar’s mental health crisis, shortage of psychiatrists

Atwar Bahjat; the unfinished story

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Five killed, 11 wounded during altercation at wedding party in Iraq’s Diwaniyah

A lethal fight broke out during a wedding party in Diwaniyah that left five people dead, with local police making twelve arrests and seizing firearms from the scene.

News

Suspected US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen kill 4

A water infrastructure facility near the port city of Hodeida was bombed on Wednesday, marking the latest episode in an escalating US campaign of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

News

Iraq rejects threats facing Iran: PM Sudani

Iran has been caught in an intense headlock with the United States over its aspirations for obtaining nuclear power, with Tehran claiming that their nuclear project is aimed toward addressing the country's energy demands, while Washington insists that Iran's purpose is nuclear weapons.

News

Two wounded in Duhok stabbing attack targeting Christians

The attack left two Akitu celebrants wounded, with one reportedly in critical condition

News

Iraq releases up to 500 prisoners per general amnesty

There are reportedly over 60,000 inmates across 30 Iraqi prisons. The capacity of the facilities is around 25,000.

News

Iran complains to UNSC against Trump’s threats, ‘warns' about consequences of ‘military adventurism'

Iran's ambassador to the UN composed an official letter complaining that US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran violate international law and the UN charter.

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Iraq congratulates Syria on new cabinet formation

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani extended congratulatory messages to the Syrian people for the formation of their new government cabinet earlier this week, emphasizing Iraqi support for the new Syrian institutions.

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Suspected remnant of Iraq-Iran war kills man in Erbil in third such incident this month

A landmine in the border town of Sidakan in Erbil province killed a man on Tuesday, the third person to die from an incident involving unexploded ordnance in the Kurdistan Region in the past month.

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Opinion

Mohammed A. Salih

Federalism or secession for Iraq’s Shiites: Genuine political project or tactical rhetoric?

Mohammed A. Salih

Syria’s new constitution: Dashing hopes for progress

Alfadhel Ahmad

Iraq’s power brokers stumble in the shadow of US sanctions

Articles

Iraqi lawmakers deny reported US push to dissolve PMF

Iraqi lawmakers deny reportedRead More..

To negotiate or not to negotiate: Iran’s nuclear talks dilemma

Basra archaeological restoration project uncovers British, Ottoman soldier inscriptions

Basra archaeological restoration projectRead More..

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Shortcomings in Iraq’s agricultural policy, consequences on food security

Kurdistan Region has ‘attractive investment’ landscape: PM Barzani

KRG’s top diplomat Dizayee discusses Trump, Syria, Erbil-Baghdad relations with CNN’s Richard Quest

Exclusive: Interview with Iraqi Deputy Minister of Environment

Shanidar; over 100,000 years of history

Exclusive interview with Khalid al-Yaqobi, Security Policies Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq

Christians in Nineveh plains’ Qaraqosh flocked to church to celebrate the eve of Easter

Exclusive interview with KDP politburo member Hemn Hawrami

Iraqi lawmakers deny reported US push to dissolve PMF

To negotiate or not to negotiate: Iran’s nuclear talks dilemma

Basra archaeological restoration project uncovers British, Ottoman soldier inscriptions

Iraq’s 2025 budget submission delayed by legislative amendments, expected after Eid

Iraq’s 2025 budget submissionRead More..

Iraqi parliament postpones session on Halabja’s accession to province to Wednesday

Iraqi parliament postpones sessionRead More..

Iran accused of using fake Iraqi documents for oil smuggling

Latest Features

US foreign aid freeze sparks crisis in Iraq’s civil society, women’s rights sector

Motorcycles in Baghdad: A ride between livelihood and lawlessness

Red-wattled lapwing: Kurdistan’s alarm bird

Central Bank of Iraq moves toward digital currency to address liquidity crisis

Dhi Qar’s mental health crisis, shortage of psychiatrists

Atwar Bahjat; the unfinished story

Gallery

Erbil streets decked out for New Year celebrations

Iraqis Yazidis hold candles at Lalish Temple, in a valley near the northern city of Dohuk

Easter Eve Service Led by Syriac Catholic Archbishop in Qaraqosh

Good Friday in Erbil's Ainkawa district

Iraq's Sabean-Mandaean communityRead More..

Iraq's Sabean-Mandaean community celebrate the Eid al-Khaliqah

A symposium by artists from the Academy of Art in Mosul

Sumer International Festival in Baghdad

The International Book Fair in Baghdad

Latest Opinion

Mohammed A. Salih

Federalism or secession for Iraq’s Shiites: Genuine political project or tactical rhetoric?

Mohammed A. Salih

Syria’s new constitution: Dashing hopes for progress

Alfadhel Ahmad

Iraq’s power brokers stumble in the shadow of US sanctions

Mohammed A. Salih

Turkey-PKK peace talks, its regional dimensions

Rejna Alaaldin

Iraq’s legal reforms; A battle for justice, land, freedom

Mohammed A. Salih

Iraq-US relations under strain amid changing power dynamics

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