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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
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
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as a tech-led record on Wall Street was tempered by ongoing worries about a spike...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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). The comprehensive economic program is tailor-made to
In optogenetics, scientists control neurones by stimulating them with light -- potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as...
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
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. This
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. Following the exclusion
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
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
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
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
Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns as the Colts defeated the injury-hit Washington Commanders 30-13 on Sunday in the...
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The OPEC+ alliance decided in principle to maintain oil output objectives unchanged during a meeting on Sunday, according to Reuters. The meeting included seven key OPEC+ members—Saudi
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
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC), an affiliate of the Ministry of Oil, announced on Saturday, October 3, 2026, the successful transit of two million barrels of
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Khudair and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met in Turkey to finalize a deal for oil flows between Iraq and Turkey through the
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Amwaj International officially launched its latest premium residential development, Zayouna Gate, during a launch ceremony hosted on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel Baghdad. The
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi national football team head coach Graham Arnold addressed media representatives on Saturday, October 3, 2026, affirming that the squad’s primary strategic objective is to deliver a
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – ORA Iraq awarded CRC Dorra the building contract for the first phase of Madinat Al Ward, paving the way for large-scale development in Iraq. The deal was
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein announced on Friday, October 2, 2026, that U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has agreed to exempt religious pilgrimage
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi, regional, and international technology enterprises showcased cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, network synchronization, and enterprise digital transformation during their participation in the Iraq International Information and
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Baghdad hosted a mass motorsports festival on Friday, October 2, 2026, to celebrate Iraqi Sovereignty Day and National Day, organized under the auspices of Iraqi National Olympic
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Communications formalized a strategic partnership with global telecommunications giant Huawei on Friday, October 2, 2026, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct
Russian attacks on key infrastructure were "tearing Kyiv apart", the city's mayor said Friday, as strikes on a bridge linking the capital's east and west...
Thomas Tuchel said that Manchester City were the talk of the England camp after the club were found guilty of multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules, but insisted that the case would not affect...
Employment in the United States grew by 29,000 jobs in September, missing analysts' expectations significantly, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.2...
Renewed fighting between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels has worsened regional tensions, with Ethiopia and Eritrea breaking...
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than...
An Indian pilot attacked by his co-pilot aboard a flight from the UAE to Israel said Friday that he "could not let all those people die", in his first public remarks after...
The Walt Disney Company's President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company's layoffs were "extremely painful" but...
Indian flydubai captain Smit Machchhar knew he had to act quickly after an alleged in-flight attack by his co-pilot, opening the cockpit door in a "last push" to get help...
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
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
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
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...
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...
Dario Amodei says he is not part of it. But the Anthropic chief's personal and professional circle is entwined with Effective Altruism (EA), a philanthropic movement that has become one of the most...
The surge in artificial intelligence and the heated debate around its risks have made Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei the most visible tech leader -- though...
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...
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). A
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Kpler recorded on Thursday a large number of oil tankers passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz with US escort. Iran has largely blocked the strait following
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. In
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Lafarge Iraq has named Tarek Sharobime as its new CEO, following Medhat Ismail, the company announced. Sharobime brings leadership experience and industry knowledge to the post, and
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...
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...
German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war...
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...
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. Data from Kpler,
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
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
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring issued a nationwide weather bulletin on Thursday, October 1, 2026, forecasting transitional autumn conditions characterized by moderate to warm
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The U.S. dollar extended its gradual downward drift across Iraq’s parallel currency markets on Thursday, October 1, 2026, recording modest dips across trading floors in Baghdad, Erbil,
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi unveiled a comprehensive security and political roadmap on Thursday, October 1, 2026, coinciding with the official and complete withdrawal of the
Alexandria (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s “Ibda’ Club for Smart Skills” captured first place at the 17th Arab Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Championship held in Alexandria, Egypt, securing an unprecedented third consecutive
The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since...
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday following a largely down day on Wall Street with positive US data offset by elevated government...
The UK government is facing mounting pressure to end a £330-million contract between the National Health Service and AI giant Palantir, as doctors, lawmakers and...
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of...
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a...
Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he...
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Iran-aligned Kataib Hezbollah declared the cessation of military activities on Wednesday, the first day of the country’s post-coalition period. The declaration came after US Central Command
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – US President Donald Trump celebrated the departure of the final American soldiers from Iraq on Wednesday, describing it as a win for both nations and the end
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its support for beleaguered incumbent Gianni Infantino in next...
Foreign oil companies scrambled for a slice of Venezuela's crude at an oil summit in Caracas this week despite years of sanctions, underinvestment and mismanagement that...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the US dollar compared to the Iraqi dinar slightly declined on Wednesday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and the capital of the Kurdistan
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali al-Zaidi, announced on Wednesday the conclusion of the US-led international coalition’s mission to combat ISIS in Iraq.
The United States on Wednesday estimated stronger second-quarter GDP growth than previously reported, with inflation remaining steady and private payrolls...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi security forces held large military parades on Wednesday to mark ‘Sovereignty Day,’ a national holiday that signifies the withdrawal of US and international coalition forces from
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The US Department of War announced on Wednesday that the US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq. The department said in a statement that the United
Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the Formula One season, the racer and his team said Wednesday, following a...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq opened a new chapter on Wednesday as US soldiers officially completed their departure from the nation, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 war
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has significantly raised its discounts for term-contract buyers of October-loading crude oil. These significant price reductions are intended to encourage buyers
A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the human voice is legally protected in Japan, after a high-profile anime voice actor took TikTok to court over videos he says feature an...
After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from...
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16 billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards...
Stocks mostly rose Wednesday following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, though the gains were tempered by a slight recovery in...
A mass attack by Israeli settlers on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank has placed new focus on the emergence of a generation...
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it aims to reposition ChatGPT as an...
Manchester City must be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules, according to the...
Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018...
The Premier League said on Tuesday that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season...
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Italian Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that it ended its 12-year military engagement in Iraq after completing the withdrawal of its forces from the country.
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed on Tuesday that Iraq’s national carrier will resume flights to Iran in October, amid flight suspension due to US sanctions limiting
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced plans to limit natural gas price increases to 15 percent and extend fuel discounts to shield consumers from the...