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Inferno bus tragedy leaves 21 dead as Iraq struggles to identify victims

Irbil-Iraqi authorities were working on Monday to identify victims of a passenger bus crash and fire that killed 21 people

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From Baghdad’s Trade Networks to Gulf Wealth Funds: How Arabic Commerce Shaped Global Finance and Business

“For centuries, Arabic was not merely a language of culture and religion; it was also a language of commerce, trust

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Militia Defiance Clouds Iraq’s Disarmament Push

Baghdad-Iraq’s powerful armed faction Kataeb Hezbollah vowed on Saturday to retain its weapons and continue what it described as “militant

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Artillery Salute Echoes Across Baghdad After Iraq Forms New Government

Baghdad-Artillery fire rang out across central Baghdad on Saturday in celebration of the formation of Iraq’s new government led by

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UN Chief Backs New Iraqi Government as Baghdad Seeks Stability Push

Baghdad-Antonio Guterres welcomed the formation of Iraq’s new government led by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, reaffirming the United Nations’ support

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WSJ Reveals Alleged Israeli Covert Base in Iraq During Iran War

Jerusalem-WSJ Reveals Alleged Israeli Covert Base in Iraq During Iran WarIsrael established a covert military outpost in Iraq’s western desert

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Iraq begins fraught cabinet talks after Zaidi named prime minister-designate

Baghdad— Iraqi political leaders were set to begin difficult negotiations on Tuesday over forming a new government after President Nizar

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War halts archaeological excavations in Iraq as foreign teams withdraw

Baghdad— International archaeological excavations across Iraq have been suspended after the outbreak of war in the Middle East forced foreign

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Baghdad orders probe after drone strike targets Kurdistan president’s residence

Baghdad— Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered an investigation on Saturday after a drone attack targeted the home of

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Airstrike kills PMF commander, 14 fighters at Iraq base amid widening conflict

Baghdad— Airstrikes on a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Anbar province killed at least 15

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