Maliki urges Arab unity ahead of Baghdad summit

Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday called on Arab nations to show solidarity and focus on shared challenges, ahead of the upcoming Arab League summit taking place in Baghdad on Saturday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Crown Prince to attend Arab summit in Baghdad

Dozens of high-profile guests from across the Arab world are set to attend the summit in the Iraqi capital.

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Baghdad's dry tourism: Alcohol ban raises questions  

As Baghdad promotes itself as the Arab Tourism Capital, a strict alcohol ban is raising questions about constitutional rights and cultural traditions.

Ahmed Saadawi

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Iraqi PM Sudani visits Erbil

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani is set to arrive in Erbil on Saturday, meet with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Region.

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KRG dismisses claims agreement signed for inclusion of Kurdistan in Development Road project

Kurdistan Region’s Transportation and Communications Minister Ano Abdoka accuses Baghdad of unilaterally withdrawing from talks between the two sides regarding reaching “a final decision” for the project to pass through the Kurdistan Region despite signing “a joint protocol” and agreeing to move forward with cooperation on the project.

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Motorcycles in Baghdad: A ride between livelihood and lawlessness  

Motorcycles have become both a necessity and a security concern in Baghdad, with their use linked to rising crimes such as assassinations, smuggling, and armed robberies. While authorities enforce strict regulations to curb illegal activities, many law-abiding riders, including delivery workers, feel unfairly targeted.

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Baghdad begins campaign to plant one million trees

“The campaign began today in the Al-Ghadeer area, covering an area of 2.5 dunams, and will expand tomorrow to include all municipalities in the capital."

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Iraqi PM urges authorities to apprehend killer of journalist in Baghdad

Laith Mohammed Ridha, an Iraqi journalist who worked for the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), was shot dead during a fight in Baghdad on Wednesday afternoon.

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Kurdish leadership marks 55th anniversary of landmark autonomy accord with Baghdad

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said Kurds have historically exhausted the path of dialogue to obtain their rights.

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