ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s migration and displaced ministry said on Saturday that the merger of camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Kurdistan Region has been suspended due to a lack of funds,
Senior Islamic State leader killed in Iraq, Trump says his ‘miserable life was terminated’
The leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraq’s prime minister announced on Friday.Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, or “Abu Khadija,” was killed in an operation by members of …
‘Relentlessly hunted down’: Trump announces killing of ‘fugitive’ ISIS leader in Iraq
US President Donald Trump confirmed that ISIS leader in Iraq, Abu Khadija, was eliminated in a coordinated operation involving US, Iraqi, and Kurdish forces. Trump highlighted the operation as a significant blow to ISIS.
Militia targets Syrians in Iraq accused of supporting HTS crackdown
Iraq’s prime minister on Wednesday ordered the formation of a security team to pursue a Shiite militia that has been targeting Syrians in Iraq for allegedly supporting the killing of hundreds of people in a security campaign across the border.
US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims
The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday it has received termination notices from the U.S. government for five of its projects, forcing it to shut some programmes including helping torture victims …
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.
US terminates sanctions waver for Iraq to purchase gas, electricity from Iran
Washington ends exemption for Iranian power imports, citing ‘maximum pressure’ strategy on Iraq – Anadolu Ajansı …
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 Saudi Arabia. The …
Iran’s Influence in Iraq Is Crumbling—Here’s Why
For decades, Iran has worked to control Iraq, using money, militias, and political pressure. This has allowed Tehran to use Iraq as a source of cash and power, helping fund its activities in the …
World Bank pledges to help Iraq meet its development objectives
Jean-Christophe Carret confirmed on Tuesday the World Bank’s commitment to keep helping Iraq meet its development objectives.