Iraq News News Iraq » People: 'Make Iraq great again', declares new US envoy as he calls for armed groups to come under government control
“The United States government has made it clear that there is no place for armed groups operating outside the authority of the state,” Mr Savaya said in a post on X − his first public statement since ...
News Iraq » People: Iraq elections 2025: How votes are won and what the results could mean for Iraq’s fragile stability
Iraq goes to the polls on 11 November. But with few Iraqis expected to actually vote, the real contest lies in how power will be divided among the elites who dominate the system.
News Iraq » People: The People's Vanguard: Kawa Junad, Founder of Iraq's First Digital Bank on Why He Refuses to be Led by Trends
Much before Kawa Junad became known as the founder of Iraq's first digital bank, First Iraqi Bank (FIB), he had another "first" associated with his name: in 2004, when Iraq was still operating on 2G ...
News Iraq » People: A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people
BAGHDAD (AP) — A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq’s Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. Iraq’s Ministry of Interior said ...
News Iraq » People: Iraq Heads to the Polls Amid Political Fatigue and Regional Tensions
Political fatigue, Sadr’s withdrawal, and shifting alliances point to a record-low voter turnout, complicating post-election government formation.
News Iraq » People: A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills 50 people
BAGHDAD (AP) — A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq’s Wasit province killed 50 people, including women and children, the provincial governor said Thursday. Gov. Mohammed al-Mayyeh in a statement declared ...
News Iraq » People: Raging fire at wedding hall in Iraq kills 100 people, injures 150
A raging fire seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing around 100 people and injuring 150 others as ...
News Iraq » People: Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
Iraqi diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordanian hotel, now she demands investigation and is receiving tribal support. An Iraqi diplomat is in hot water after being accused of stealing towels ...