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Iraqi PM orders removal of obstacles to expedite gas pipeline to Baghdad power plant

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has ordered the removal of obstacles delaying the gas pipeline from Mahmudiya district to Bismayah power station.

Iranian judge linked to mass political executions dies at 69

Nayyeri was one of four members of a jury appointed in 1988 by Iran's then-Supreme Leader Khomeini, which issued as many as 5,000 death sentences against political prisoners

Iraq’s election law amendment faces resistance as time runs out

A proposed amendment to Iraq’s election law is facing opposition from multiple political blocs, making its passage unlikely before the next elections.

Syrian authorities, Kurdish-led forces start prisoner exchange

Nearly 600 prisoners will be swapped according to the deal, which also guarantees the continued presence of the Kurdish-led internal security forces and enhances their role

Hungary to withdraw from ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

The Hageu-based court issued the warrant in November 2024 for Netanyahu's involvement in “war crimes” in Gaza

Features

Iraq’s federalism debate: Between constitutional reform and sectarian fragmentation

Iraq’s federalism debate: BetweenRead More..

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

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Iraqi PM orders removal of obstacles to expedite gas pipeline to Baghdad power plant

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has ordered the removal of obstacles delaying the gas pipeline from Mahmudiya district to Bismayah power station.

News

Iranian judge linked to mass political executions dies at 69

Nayyeri was one of four members of a jury appointed in 1988 by Iran's then-Supreme Leader Khomeini, which issued as many as 5,000 death sentences against political prisoners

News

Iraq’s election law amendment faces resistance as time runs out

A proposed amendment to Iraq’s election law is facing opposition from multiple political blocs, making its passage unlikely before the next elections.

News

Syrian authorities, Kurdish-led forces start prisoner exchange

Nearly 600 prisoners will be swapped according to the deal, which also guarantees the continued presence of the Kurdish-led internal security forces and enhances their role

News

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Hungary to withdraw from ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

The Hageu-based court issued the warrant in November 2024 for Netanyahu's involvement in “war crimes” in Gaza

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Seven migrants dead, 23 rescued after boat capsized off Greek island

Migrants attempting to cross into Greece in the Aegean Sea drowned after their inflatable boat capsized, marking the latest fatal episode arising from the dangerous maritime migration route.

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UNAMI condemns attack on Christians in Duhok

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq condemned the cleaver attack on Christians by an individual with ties to ISIS, emphasizing that "religious and ethnic diversity is a cornerstone of Iraq’s social fabric."

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Man harvesting spring herbs dies after falling from mountain in Erbil

The deceased individual was found following an eight-hour search by Soran's civil defense, marking the fourth fatal accident in the Kurdistan Region's mountains 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

IRGC deputy chief floats nuclear policy shift amid US-Iran tensions

Iraqi lawmakers deny reported US push to dissolve PMF

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

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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

IRGC deputy chief floats nuclear policy shift amid US-Iran tensions

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

Basra archaeological restoration projectRead More..

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..

Latest Features

Iraq’s federalism debate: Between constitutional reform and sectarian fragmentation

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

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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