Iraq imposes mandatory drug test for postgraduate applicants Iraq has implemented mandatory drug tests for postgraduate degree applicants, aiming to address the surge in drug use. May. 15, 2024 Articles
Kurdish President visits Baghdad, meets officials Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's recent visit to Baghdad emphasized dialogue, economic development, and cooperation between the KRG and Iraqi federal authorities. May. 15, 2024 Articles
Iraqi MPs collect signatures against Kuwaiti encroachment on Iraqi sovereignty Iraqi parliamentary members collect signatures to address Kuwaiti encroachments on sovereignty amid tensions over oil drilling near Umm Qasr. May. 14, 2024 Articles
Eleven Iraqis released after being detained in Lebanon Eleven Iraqi citizens detained in Lebanon for attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia with tourist visas were released with the Iraqi embassy's intervention, underscoring visa complexities during the Hajj season. May. 14, 2024 News
Iraqi commander, soldiers killed in ‘terrorist’ attack In Salahadin province, an ISIS attack claimed the lives of an Iraqi commander and soldiers, reigniting debates over the necessity of US-led coalition forces in Iraq. May. 14, 2024 News
Kurdish authorities arrest 'Scorpion' migrant smuggler Barzan Majeed, alias "Scorpion," a notorious migrant smuggler wanted across Europe, has been arrested in Iraq's Kurdistan Region May. 14, 2024 News
Christian Alliance in Kurdistan Region files lawsuit for minority rights in elections The Christian Alliance in the Kurdistan Region seeks minority representation in the upcoming parliamentary elections amid legal battles over quota seats. May. 13, 2024 Articles
Deadline nears: Iraq calls for voluntary return of IDPs The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement has announced the continuation of registration for voluntary return to close displacement camps by the scheduled deadline of July 30. May. 13, 2024 Articles
Iraqi Parliament proposes fines over jail for minor offenses Iraq's proposed law swaps minor offense imprisonment with fines, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and offer rehabilitation, with exceptions for serious crimes and conditions such as the convicted individual's consent and settlement of financial obligations. May. 13, 2024 News