Iraqi News

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Environment reaffirmed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that private sector investment forms the bedrock of its national “Green Taxi” initiative and the phased transition toward deploying one million electric ve…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The U.S. dollar held firm above the 160,000-dinar threshold across Iraq’s parallel currency markets on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, consolidating Monday’s steep gains across trading hubs in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra.

Sanaa – Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on the main airport in the Saudi capital while also denying on Tuesday losing territory to government forces, as fighting intensified.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq welcomed approximately 10 million international tourists throughout 2025, marking an unprecedented modern benchmark for the country’s travel sector, according to official figures disclosed on Monday, October 5, 2026, by Fadh…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Safaa Al-Jabri, member of parliament for the Al-Sadiqoun bloc and member of the Parliamentary Economic Committee, revealed that the federal government is reviewing a proposal to adjust Iraq’s official exchange rate from 1,310 din…

Hong Kong – Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as a tech-led record on Wall Street was tempered by ongoing worries about a spike in government borrowing costs.

New York – The world’s richest companies can no longer rely on their massive cash piles alone to stay in the artificial intelligence race and have suddenly started borrowing massively in a shift that is sending repercussions across the world.

Buenos Aires – Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

Moscow – Russia on Monday sought to downplay reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, even as President Donald Trump said Washington was closely monitoring the situation and offered US help.

Brasília – Brazilian stocks surged to record highs Monday, with Sao Paulo’s main index up almost nine percent by midday, after a surprise first-round election result saw right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro edge past incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

New York – Leading artificial intelligence companies do not know how to keep AI systems from pursuing objectives their developers did not assign, whistleblower Jacob Coxon, a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee, warned Monday.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed on Sunday an executive funding package and measures totaling 3.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.7 billion).

Paris – In optogenetics, scientists control neurones by stimulating them with light — potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as dementia, depression and blindness.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Najaf International Airport in Iraq received the first Iranian flight from Tehran on Sunday, carrying over 150 passengers, marking the resumption of air travel between the two countries.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced plans to secure funding for the purchase of new tankers—a move intended to bolster export operations and maximize revenues.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s parliament is about to start official deliberations on the 2027 federal budget, which has a significant 64 trillion Iraqi dinar ($48.8 billion) deficit.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed on Sunday that German airlines will resume direct flights to Baghdad International Airport, operating four weekly flights from Berlin and Dusseldorf.

Baghdad (IraqiNew.com) – The Iraqi U-17 Women’s National Football Team endured a difficult opening fixture in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers on Monday, October 5, 2026, falling 14–0 to India in their Group E curtain-raiser at the MP Selayang St…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Akram Al-Kaabi, Secretary-General of Harakat al-Nujaba, voiced defiance against the Iraqi federal government following the arrest of several youths who desecrated the American flag during Sovereignty Day celebrations in Baghdad.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The U.S. dollar surged past the 160,000-dinar threshold across Iraq’s parallel currency exchanges on Monday, October 5, 2026, marking a sharp escalation in exchange volatility and setting fresh multi-month highs across Baghdad, E…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, that the state-owned commercial carrier “Iraqi Line” is preparing to resume regular maritime operations across the Arabian Gulf after a hiatus exceeding 50 yea…

Los Angeles – Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns as the Colts defeated the injury-hit Washington Commanders 30-13 on Sunday in the NFL’s latest foray in London.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar experienced an increase on Sunday in both Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered on Sunday the formation of an investigative committee in response to an incident in which a US flag was desecrated during the recent parade marking the Sovereignty Day in Baghdad.

Washington – Jay Clayton, Donald Trump’s pick for AI czar, is the nation’s top spy, and a rare figure trusted by both the president and the tech bosses determined to keep the AI boom roaring.

Washington – US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as head of a new White House task force on artificial intelligence, amid increasingly vocal warnings from researchers about the technology’s potential dange…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Finance revealed on Sunday that the country’s total revenues reached approximately 39.09 trillion Iraqi dinars (nearly $30 billion) until the end of July 2026, with oil revenues accounting for about 78 perce…

Tehran – Iran’s top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States’ war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse.

Kyiv – Russia struck another major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday, soon after Germany’s chancellor arrived on a surprise visit to show European support in the face of an upsurge in attacks.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The OPEC+ alliance decided in principle to maintain oil output objectives unchanged during a meeting on Sunday, according to Reuters.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The state-owned Real Estate Bank of Iraq issued an official statement on Saturday, October 3, 2026, challenging claims regarding the newly launched Zayouna Gate residential development in eastern Baghdad.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq Football Association (IFA) has secured an exclusive multi-year arrangement with Hudl to introduce Iraqi football on the Wyscout scouting platform for the first time, providing clubs and scouts across the globe more access

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The popular Iraqi smash burger restaurant 80s has moved from Erbil to Baghdad, launching a new branch in Al-Yarmouk as the worldwide smash burger fad gains traction in Iraq.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Zain Iraq has officially begun selling Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max as an authorized distributor of Apple products in Iraq, increasing formal access to the latest gadgets in the Iraqi market.

Hong Kong – Asian stocks dropped Friday as investors grow increasingly concerned about surging oil prices and bond yields, while key jobs data later in the day will be pored over for an idea about the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move.

Riyadh – Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, sparking strong condemnation from the Muslim world.

Washington – Dario Amodei says he is not part of it.

New York – The surge in artificial intelligence and the heated debate around its risks have made Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei the most visible tech leader — though the 43-year-old remains an enigma.

San Francisco – ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Thursday that it has fired three researchers for allegedly mishandling “sensitive information” and violating company policies, including work that involved an external organization that evaluates artificial intell…

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – ORA Iraq has officially signed a contract with CRC Dorra to build the first phase of its massive flagship project, Madinat Al Ward (City of Flowers).

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Kpler recorded on Thursday a large number of oil tankers passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz with US escort.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The spokesperson for the Iraqi government confirmed that Iraq received on Wednesday a new shipment of US dollars from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Lafarge Iraq has named Tarek Sharobime as its new CEO, following Medhat Ismail, the company announced.

Dubai – UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City’s main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League after the bombshell ruling against the English football giant over Premier League financial rule breaches.

Rome – A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza, as the body’s head condemned staff who “play the game of human rights”.

Frankfurt – German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war energy shock came into force.

Kyiv – Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its strikes on key infrastructure ahead of winter.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq became the second-largest oil supplier to India in September, reflecting an increase in supplies to the Indian market compared to the previous month.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Ghostly Kisses, a French-Canadian dream-pop duet, has added a second performance in Baghdad after the first sold out within hours of pre-sale, demonstrating Iraq’s tremendous desire for foreign live music.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has set June 30, 2027, as the deadline to bring the weapons of armed factions under state control, announcing that October 1 marks a serious beginning to address the issue of unauthorized weaponr…