Urban Renewal in Hit, Iraq

In Iraq’s Al-Anbar Governorate, along the banks of the Euphrates River, lies the city of Hit. Midday rush in HeetWith roots tracing back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, the city has gracefully evolved over the years, welcoming modern development whilst …

Mass fish die-off alarms residents in Iraq’s Najaf province

Iraq's online scam trap: The financial Price for a digital dice

Shafaq News/ Online scam platforms are once again sweeping across Iraq, reviving a familiar pattern of digital fraud that lures thousands of young people with the promise of quick money and job opportunities. These operations typically unfold on …

Iraq boosts haemorrhagic fever precautions before Eid al-Adha

The Federal Ministry of Health last week confirmed 95 recorded infections and 13 deaths from the tick-borne disease since the start of the year. [Getty] As Muslims across Iraq prepare to mark Eid al-Adha this Friday with the traditional slaughter of …

Photos: Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine

In a bustling district of Baghdad, workers are labouring diligently to restore the centuries-old shrine of a revered rabbi, seeking to revive the long-faded heritage of Iraq’s Jewish community. Just a few months ago, the tomb of Rabbi Isaac Gaon was filled …

Iraq’s Ambassador to Jordan and Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Discuss Means of Enhancing Economic Cooperation

Special to AG-IP-News Agency  Al-Barzanji Presents Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh with a Statue of the Lion of Babylon AMMAN – HE Mr. Omar Al-Barzanji, ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Jordan, has hosted a dinner in honor of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and …

Taeguk Warriors aim to seal World Cup berth with qualifier against Iraq on Thursday

Published: 04 Jun. 2025, 12:59 Updated: 04 Jun. 2025, 13:02 The Korea national team trains at Al-Fayhaa Stadium in Iraq on June 3. [KFA]   Korea will face Iraq in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier at Basra International Stadium in Barsa, Iraq, on …

Abu Dhabi-based VC fund EQIQ bets big on Iraq’s tech start-ups

When Mohamed Al Hakim walked into his boss’s office in London in the summer of 2014 to submit his resignation, the TV was playing live coverage of ISIS fighters conquering major cities in Iraq’s north and west. His boss’s eyes darted between Mr Al Hakim …

Iraq slashes crude exports in May in OPEC compliance drive: official

Iraq’s federal crude production in May fell 59,000 b/d month over month to 3.605 million b/d on lower exports, a senior official at state oil marketer SOMO said June 2, as the country looks to speed up efforts to compensate for previous …

Japan Reaffirms $21bn Commitment to Iraq, Signs Coop Agreement

By John Lee. Japan's Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, has reportedly reaffirmed his country's support for Iraq, announcing over $21 billion in economic cooperation projects since 2003. Speaking at the signing ceremony of a new agreement between the …