Bahrain Committee Begins Documenting National Resilience

Bahrain has begun implementing a national initiative...

Bahrain Theatre Leader Receives British Empire Medal

Bahrain-based theatre figure Hannah Turner has officially...

South Al Batinah Launches 2026 Summer Youth Forum

The activities of the South Al Batinah...

Iraq

Bahrain Advances LNG Deal with Russia Amid Rising Demand and Regional Energy Pressures

Bahrain and Russia are progressing toward a landmark three-year LNG agreement, which would introduce Russian gas into the kingdom for the first time. The Bahrain-Russia LNG deal includes an annual supply...

Oman Supports Saudi Initiative to Host US-Russia Talks

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its support for the initiative led by Saudi Arabia to host discussions between the United States and...

Cultural Literary Street Highlights Salalah’s Khareef Season

The Cultural Literary Street continues to shine as one of the standout attractions during...

Iraq Faces Family Size Barriers, UNFPA Report Reveals

Family size barriers Iraq remain a critical issue, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s...

Christian Skoog Begins Term as UNICEF Representative in Iraq

Christian Skoog has officially taken office as the new UNICEF Representative in Iraq, starting...

Qatar Jet Boosts Trump Air Force One Plan

Qatar's jet Air Force One plan continues to move forward as officials push for...

Electoral Delay Risks in Iraq’s Parliamentary Vote

The Iraq election delay poses serious threats to political stability and the democratic process. Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law Coalition issued a strong...

President Barzani Calls for Justice for Yazidi Survivors

The justice for Yazidi survivors took center stage as President Nechirvan Barzani opened the International Academic Conference in Erbil. The event focused on the...

Yazidi Rescue Efforts Continue Strongly

Yazidi rescue efforts continue strongly in the Kurdistan Region. Nechirvan Barzani emphasizes that the mission will not end until every Yazidi returns home. This...

Iraqi Parliament Moves Forward on PMF Law

Baghdad – The Iraqi parliament has taken a major step by receiving the final draft of the PMF Law. This development comes after weeks...

US Delegation to Iraq Amid Troop Withdrawal

US delegation to Iraq will arrive in Baghdad soon for crucial talks on security, economy, and energy cooperation. The upcoming visit highlights the shifting balance...

US Tariffs on Iraq and Iran’s Influence

US tariffs on Iraq and Iran’s influence have become a new flashpoint in Washington’s global trade strategy. The Trump administration recently announced steep tariffs targeting...

Iraq Electoral Commission Disqualifies 542 Candidates Ahead of Elections

Iraq’s electoral commission has intensified its vetting process, resulting in parliamentary candidate disqualificationsthat affect hundreds of hopefuls. On August 19, 2025, the Independent High Electoral...

Baghdad to Showcase Arab Architecture Festival in October

Baghdad prepares for a major cultural milestone with the Arab Architecture Festival set for October. This gathering promises to transform the city into a regional hub...

Iraq-Lebanon Captagon Bust Strikes Major Factory in Bekaa Valley

Iraqi and Lebanese authorities dealt a major blow against Captagon trafficking networks through a joint operation. First, they targeted one of the largest Captagon factories...

Kurdistan Region Delegation Meets Federal Government Ministerial Committee

A Kurdistan Region delegation met with a federal government ministerial committee in Baghdad on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. According to local reports, the discussions aimed to...

Global Coalition in Iraq Shifts Focus from Combat to Security Partnership

The Global Coalition in Iraq is transitioning from a combat role to a bilateral security partnership. This shift signals a strategic change in US and Iraqi...

Iraq and US Begin Bilateral Security Partnership Transition

Iraq and the United States announced a major step toward a bilateral security partnership. The announcement came from the US Embassy in Baghdad on Monday,...

MPs to Wear PMF Uniforms During Crucial Vote

Erbil – Popular Mobilization Forces are at the heart of a heated parliamentary debate in Iraq. A reliable parliamentary source confirmed that many MPs...

Iraqi–Iranian Security MoU Rekindles Debate Over Borders and Politics

The Iraqi–Iranian Security MoU has reignited discussions in Baghdad about sovereignty, border control, and regional rivalries. Officials signed the agreement in the capital, aiming...

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