Iraq transfers remains of 153 Anfal victims to Kurdistan Region

Iraq’s Martyrs Foundation, in coordination with the forensic medicine department, transferred the remains to relevant authorities in the Kurdistan Region, Adil Salih, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region’s martyrs’ affairs ministry, confirmed to The New Region.

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US hands over diplomatic center at Baghdad airport to Iraqi government

The center was previously part of the US’ Victory Base military installation, before being repurposed as a diplomatic support hub during the US troops’ withdrawal from Iraq in 2011.

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Iraq sentences man to death over killing two police officers

The suspect is sentenced in accordance with Article 406 of the Iraqi Penal Code, which concerns premeditated murder and carries the death penalty in aggravated cases.

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Pentagon says Erbil consulate, Baghdad embassy damaged in Iranian strikes

“Mission Iraq experienced more than 600 attacks during the reporting period [April 1 - June 30, 2026]. The US Consulate General in Erbil’s new consulate compound suffered extensive damage to multiple buildings. The US Embassy in Baghdad suffered damage but to a lesser extent,” read a Pentagon report to Congress published on Monday. 

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One killed, three injured in Baghdad electrical transformer explosion

Poor enforcement of safety regulations at public and private buildings frequently result in major fire and explosion incidents across Iraq, often leading to large numbers of casualties.

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Buses carrying Erbil SC fans attacked in Baghdad

The incident took place after a match, which ended in a draw on Friday as part of the Iraq Stars League.

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Iraq sentences suspect in kidnapping American journalist Shelly Kittleson

Kittleson's kidnapping was widely attributed to Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's main Iran-backed armed factions.

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KRG demands Baghdad end ‘discrimination’ in crude oil pricing

Speaking to reporters, acting Natural Resources Minister Kamal Mohammed noted that the KRG has continuously called for “no discrimination between residents of southern and central Iraq, and the Region.”

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Iraq apprehends alleged perpetrator of deadly Baghdad shooting

“The heroes of the Falcons Cell at the Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency of the Ministry of Interior, after technical and field efforts, arrested the killer of the Brigadier General and the service member in the Dora incident,” Saad Maan, head of Iraq’s Security Media Cell, said in a statement.

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