European development bank makes inaugural Iraq investment with $100-million trade facility 

The new trade facility is expected to boost Iraq’s import and export activities, the EBRD said in a statement, adding that it will support NBI, Iraq’s largest private bank, in issuing guarantees and offering cash advances for imports, exports, and local distribution of goods under EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP).

US vows response after ISIS attack kills American troops in Syria

Syria's interior ministry confirmed Sunday that the perpetrator was an ISIS-affiliated individual, stressing that combating the extremist group is a "top priority" for Damascus and that cooperation with the Global Coalition fighting the jihadists will continue.

Coordination Framework to meet on PM pick after judiciary approves election results

Leaders of Iraq’s Coordination Framework are set to meet on Monday to discuss next steps following the Federal Supreme Court’s ratification of the parliamentary election results.

PM Barzani discusses bilateral relations with Iranian Ambassador 

The pair "emphasized the importance of further strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly in economic, trade, and cultural sectors," according to a statement from Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's office.

Millions raised to aid flood victims in AVA Media campaign

Iraqi security forces raid Basra crystal meth lab

14 individuals were arrested in the operation effected by the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS).

Iraq wins US court battle as appeals panel overturns $120M ruling

The Appeals Court found that Iraq is immune from the suit under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), which protects foreign states from civil lawsuits in the US unless specific exceptions apply.

Iraq's top court ratifies parliamentary election results

The ratification binds the parliament to hold its first session within 15 days. During the first session, the representatives elect a speaker, a post that traditionally goes to a Sunni Arab.

Iraqi MP says recent rains had ‘limited impact’ on water reserves

“This slight increase has had a very limited impact on dams and reservoirs, while the marshlands continue to suffer from the same drought without any tangible improvement,” lawmaker Hassan Warwish al-Asadi told The New Region.