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Iraq is expected to open Nasiriyah International Airport in a few months to improve the country’s economic and tourism standing.
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?
After months of political wrangling, Iraq’s Coordination Framework on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi, a multimillionaire business figure, as the compromise candidate of the governing Shia bloc. “After ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups
Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups. View on eur ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraq's Youngest Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Takes Office
Ali al-Zaidi has officially become the new prime minister of Iraq after obtaining the approval of the parliament.
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraqi university graduates rally to demand jobs
Dozens of unemployed university graduates protested in Nasiriyah, the provincial capital of the southern Dhi Qar province, to demand employment. According to eyewitnesses, demonstrators blocked two ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government
Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has been sworn in with only a partial cabinet after lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on key postings, including interior and defence. The prime minister ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraqi Official Says Hospital Where 64 Killed in Fire Was Constructed From Flammable Material
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An Iraqi official said a hospital fire that killed 64 people and ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraq shuts down government offices as heat wave pushes temperatures past 52°C
Public sector workers given the day off, Met office allays fears of 65°C temperatures Add as a preferred source on Google Government offices were closed in seven provinces of Iraq due to a searing ...
News Iraq » Dhi Qar » Government: Iraq's Al Zaidi faces mounting pressure from Iran and US over balance of government
Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi is facing mounting pressure to complete his cabinet as he attempts to balance external ties with Iran and the US, mirrored by an internal power struggle between ...