Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria Has Been Killed, Iraqi Prime Minister Says
On his Truth Social platform Friday night, U.S. President Donald Trump said: “Today the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters” in coordination with the Iraqi government and the Kurdish regional government.
Syrian foreign minister visits Iraq, calls for reopening of border
Syria's foreign minister made his first visit to Iraq since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and called on Baghdad to reopen the border between the two countries that it had shut in the wake of the revolt that toppled him.
Syria FM's Iraq visit focuses on security
Syria's interim foreign minister said in Baghdad on Friday his government was ready to "reinforce cooperation" with Iraq in the fight against remnants of the Islamic State group.Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Syria's neighbour coincided with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announcing that security forces had killed a senior IS leader.
Syria FM’s Visit to Iraq Paves Way for New Chapter in Ties
Hamza Mustafa Iraqi observers have said that Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's recent visit to Baghdad will open a new chapter in relations between the neighbors following weeks of “wariness” in wake of the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
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Turkish energy minister in Baghdad for talks on expanding energy exports to Iraq
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar visited Baghdad on Sunday to discuss expanding Turkey’s electricity and gas supplies to Iraq. The visit comes amid Baghdad’s push to diversify its energy ...
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Irish family fight for release of father detained in Iraq
The Irish family of an Australian man who had been living in Co Roscommon are fighting for his release after he was detained ...
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Iraq to double electricity imports from Türkiye to 600MW
Iraq agreed on Sunday to double electricity imports from Türkiye to 600 megawatts (MW), the Iraqi state news agency reported.
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Man arrested in Baghdad for inciting violence outside Syrian embassy
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi security forces on Friday arrested a man in Baghdad on charges of “inciting a gathering” and ...
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The Observatory of Maragha
In today's fast paced world it is all too easy to be dismissive of pre-modern attempts at learning. The Maragha Observatory ...
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Iraq proposes establishing 'cooperation council' between Baghdad, Damascus
Iraqi foreign minister proposes idea at press conference alongside with his visiting Syrian counterpart - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit
Ever since its revolution in 1979, Iran has cultivated a network of proxies and friends throughout the Middle East. For years ...
Baghdad-Based Digital Zone Considers Expansion Beyond Iraqi Market
Baghdad-based Digital Zone, acquired by Qi Group in January 2025, is exploring expansion into GCC countries, focusing on ...
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Jordan, Iraq discuss strengthening trade relations
Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC), Khalil Haj Tawfiq, said the chamber is organizing a visit for a Jordanian trade delegation to the capital, Baghdad, comprised mainly of sectors with a ...