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New gas capture and LNG projects-supported by U.S. firms like Excelerate Energy and KBR-aim to boost domestic power supply and reduce dependence on Iran.
News Iraq » Baghdad: US dollar exchange rate remains steady in Baghdad, slightly falls in Erbil
The exchange rate for the US dollar compared to the Iraqi dinar remained stable on Thursday in Baghdad, and slightly declined Erbil.
News Iraq » Baghdad: US Embassy in Baghdad tells American citizens to leave Iraq ‘immediately’
Do Not Travel warning for Iraq — its highest advisory level — saying plainly: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.” Officials emphasize that Americans who choose to ...
News Iraq » Baghdad: US citizens advised to leave Iraq via overland routes following drone attacks
The State Department issued a new security alert for Iraq on Wednesday, recommending that U.S. citizens immediately depart the country through overland routes due to Iran-allied militia activity. The ...
News Iraq » Baghdad: Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Iraq’s parliament has elected Nizar Amidi as president, five months after elections failed to produce a decisive majority. The vote took place Saturday.
News Iraq » Baghdad: Iraq dollar rates today: exchange prices hit 155,500 in Baghdad
Dollar exchange rates in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra markets reached 155,500 IQD this Tuesday, significantly higher than the CBI official rate of 130,000.
News Iraq » Baghdad: US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq reportedly continue as Baghdad warns of 'right to respond'
Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.
News Iraq » Baghdad: US condemns ‘ambush’ on diplomats in Baghdad, censures Iraq’s failure to curb Iran-backed factions
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - US diplomats were recently ambushed in Baghdad by “Iran-aligned militia groups,” the State Department said, adding that Iraq’s ambassador to Washington was summoned and ...
News Iraq » Baghdad: Iraq focuses on political appointees, economic challenges amid Iran ceasefire
Baghdad is shifting toward political stabilization and economic challenges during the fragile post-conflict phase that follows more than a month of US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian-backed ...
News Iraq » Baghdad: Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad was known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
The American freelance journalist who was kidnapped Tuesday in Iraq was described by friends and colleagues as a determined, gutsy reporter.
News Iraq » Baghdad: Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’
Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.