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Karbala's Al-Abbas Shrine dispatches second humanitarian convoy to Iran
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (203+ words) 964media Karbala's Al-Abbas Shrine dispatches second humanitarian convoy to Iran KARBALA " The Al-Abbas Shrine in Karbala announced Sunday the launch of a second humanitarian aid convoy to Iran carrying relief and medical assistance. Secretary-General Mustafa al-Dhiaa al-Din said the shrine views…...
Kirkuk resumes direct flights to Istanbul after two-month suspension
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (208+ words) 964media Kirkuk resumes direct flights to Istanbul after two-month suspension KIRKUK " Kirkuk International Airport resumed direct flights to Istanbul on Sunday, operating four weekly services after a two-month suspension caused by the regional conflict between the United States and Iran. The…...
Maliki visits Zaidi to stress cooperation despite complaints over confidence vote
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (262+ words) 964media Maliki visits Zaidi to stress cooperation despite complaints over confidence vote BAGHDAD " State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki visited Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Sunday, with both sides stressing the need for political cooperation to complete the government lineup…...
Baghdad police arrest suspect accused of trafficking beggars
1+ day, 2+ min ago (205+ words) 964media Baghdad police arrest suspect accused of trafficking beggars BAGHDAD " Baghdad's Rusafa police command said Sunday it had arrested a suspect accused of transporting and distributing female beggars between Baghdad and other governorates, following a surveillance operation based on intelligence information....
Basra council member calls for stronger child protection laws after rape and murder of girl
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) Iman al-Maliki, head of the Women and Children Committee in the Basra Provincial Council, called for stricter child protection laws following the rape and killing of a young girl in Baghdad. BAGHDAD " A Basra provincial council member has criticized what…...
Planning ministry spox calls for new administrative capital to ease strain on Baghdad
1+ day, 54+ min ago (284+ words) 964media Planning ministry spox calls for new administrative capital to ease strain on Baghdad BAGHDAD " Iraq's Planning Ministry spokesperson has called for the establishment of a new administrative capital, saying Baghdad can no longer sustain the pressure of 10 million residents, 4 million…...
Rain and dust storms expected Monday before temperatures drop
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (210+ words) BAGHDAD " Northern Iraq will see cloudy skies and light thundery rain on Monday while central and southern areas face rising temperatures and clear conditions, before dust storms and falling temperatures sweep across the country on Tuesday, the Meteorological Authority said…...
Baghdad plans Islamic museum on historic Rashid Street
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (233+ words) BAGHDAD " Baghdad governorate plans to convert historic houses on Rashid Street into an Islamic museum as part of activities marking the city's designation as Capital of Culture of the Islamic World for 2026. Issa said old Baghdad contains neglected archaeological and…...
Iraq to base World Cup preparations in Spain before flying to North America
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (228+ words) 964media Iraq to base World Cup preparations in Spain before flying to North America BAGHDAD " Iraq's national football team will travel to Girona, Spain on May 22 to begin World Cup preparations, administrative director Salam al-Manaseer told 964media on the sidelines of a…...
New oil minister targets gas self-sufficiency by 2030, calls export halt a "major problem
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (239+ words) Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair BAGHDAD " Iraq's new Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair said Saturday the government aims to achieve gas self-sufficiency by 2030 through expanding domestic fields and reducing imports, while acknowledging that the halt in southern exports remains…...