The Tehran-linked Popular Mobilization Front (PMF) militias in Iraq are largely controlling the country’s border with Iran, running a giant customs-evasion ring, the AFP reported on Wednesday. The …
UPDATE 1-Iraq, Saudi Arabia sign five accords during Iraqi PM’s visit to Riyadh -Saudi TV
DUBAI, March 31 (Reuters) – Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on Wednesday during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Riyadh, the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV channel …
Despite Baghdad-Erbil agreement, Iraq fails to pass federal budget bill
Iraq’s parliament failed to pass the federal budget bill on Sunday despite a last-minute agreement between Erbil and Baghdad over the Kurdistan Region’s share. Now disagreements loom over reversing …
GE provides scholarships for Baghdad Business School students to strengthen language and business skills
… its fifty-year presence in Iraq, GE is delivering on its commitment to strengthening the skills of young Iraqis by providing scholarships for five Baghdad Business School (BBS) students for a …
US extends Iraq’s sanction waiver ahead of talks
The US has granted Iraq the maximum extension to a sanctions waiver allowing it to import Iranian gas ahead of talks next month, an Iraqi official …
Agricultural value chain study in Iraq – Dates, grapes, tomatoes and wheat – 2021
Thus, agriculture development is critical to allow Iraq to achieve their vision of a more diversified economy, in addition to generating employment and boosting private sector engagement.
Iraq Finalises Oil Exports for February
(MENAFN – Iraq Business News) By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil exports for February of 82,877,757 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.960 million barrels …
A growing challenge for Iraq: Iran-aligned Shiite militias
Last week’s procession also sought to undermine Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s credibility, with Iran-aligned militias driving down a major highway and passing near ministries as Iraqi security …
COVID-19 in Iraq: Hundreds of infants and children infected every day as new variant spreads
A rising number of infants and children in Iraq are reported to have been infected by COVID-19 without access to care, as the variant that was first discovered in the UK is wreaking havoc in the …
Three decades on, here’s what we’ve learned about the effectiveness of UN weapons inspections in Iraq
After the end of the first Gulf War in April 1991, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) set up processes to oversee the elimination of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction. Over the next decade, …