Iraqi parliamentary committee discusses developments in Syria, Turkey with security officials

Committee member Ali al-Bandawi described Monday’s meeting as “important”

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British, French archaeological missions begin excavations in Dhi Qar province  

Two international archaeological missions from the British Museum and France have arrived in Dhi Qar province to conduct excavations at separate sites.  haeological missions from the British Museum and France have arrived in Dhi Qar province to conduct excavations at separate sites.

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UK welcomes peace progress in Turkey: FCDO

Turkey recently entered negotiations with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to bring to an end the conflict between the two sides that has spanned decades and claimed tens of thousands of lives.

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Tensions continue between Kurds, Iranian authorities over Newroz celebrations

Clashes broke out between the security forces and the civilians who refused to turn back and insisted on holding the celebrations.

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Rising US-Iran tensions spark fears of Iraq becoming a battleground

As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, Iraqi officials and analysts warn of potential economic, political, and security fallout.

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British, Indian memorial site in Basra defaced with graffiti amid neglect, land seizure attempts

A memorial cite in Basra holding the bodies of British and Indian soldiers from World War I has been severely vandalized, with offensive graffiti such as “Sewer Office” and “Surface Crane” covering its walls

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Iraqi interior ministry to assume security control in 3 provinces from military

Iraqi Ministry of Interior will soon assume responsibility for security in three additional provinces, according to the country’s parliamentary Security and Defense Committee.

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Four activists arrested in Iran’s Sanandaj for marking International Women’s Day

The New Region has learnt that after the arrest of the four activists, other women who attended the ceremony have gone into hiding over fear of arrest, with the number of arrests excepted to increase.

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Iraq replaces visas with electronic system, raising concerns over tourism impact

The Iraqi government has eliminated paper visas and introduced an electronic visa system, a decision that has sparked widespread debate. Officials claim the move will streamline entry procedures and prevent violations, but critics fear it may complicate travel, deter tourists, and isolate Iraq from global visitors.

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