(Bloomberg) — Iraq, formerly the Middle East’s second-biggest wheat buyer, expects to be self-sufficient in the staple crop for a third consecutive season.The country forecasts harvesting more than 5 …
Iraq issues ‘total curfew’ for Eid al-Adha
Iraq is instituting a “ total curfew ” for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. The curfew will be in place from July 30 until Aug. 9, according to a statement today from the Iraqi government. Past total …
Two protesters in first Iraq deaths under new PM: medics
Iraq’s prime minister demanded an immediate investigation into the deaths of two demonstrators on Monday, even as he faced the same accusations as his predecessor over protest-related violence. The de …
In Iraq’s Kurdish capital, love blossoms on walls
“Nero set Rome on fire and Nermin set my heart on fire.” Iraqi Kurds in Arbil are declaring their love on the city’s walls, their only refuge in a conservative society.The confessions are scrawled in …
Energy and legal framework reforms will usher stability into Iraq, IEA chief says
Exclusive: Fatih Birol says the Iraqi government told a high-level meeting it is committed to taking quick action to boost its economic future and attract new investment …
Iraq to impose full curfew in Eid al-Adha holiday as daily COVID-19 cases reach 2,459
The Iraqi health authorities on Sunday decided to impose full curfew during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, while the Health Ministry reported 2,459 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total nationwide …
Fmr Unaoil Exec Jailed for Iraq Bribery
Ziad Akle, ‘s territory manager for Iraq, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for paying over $500,000 in bribes to secure a $55m contract to supply offshore mooring buoys.
The new …
Full curfew during Eid Al Adha holiday in Iraq, extended from July 30 to August 9
Iraqi health authorities have decided to impose a full curfew during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday. In a statement on Sunday, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety, headed by Prime …
Iraq War: ‘I am here today because another man died’
A photographer’s decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life – but the lives of the marines with him.
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iran’s COVID-19 cases surpass 291,000; Iraq to impose full curfew as tally of infections exceeds 110,000
A girl wearing protective gear is seen at a park in Tehran, Iran, on July 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) — Iran’s COVID-19 cases hit 291,172 with 15,700 deaths; — Iraq’s tally of infections …