A MAN was mauled to death by his pet lion in southern Iraq, just days after bringing the animal home in hopes of taming it in his garden. The victim, 50-year-old Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was known …
Iraq’s justice minister says prisons are at double their capacity as amnesty law takes effect
BAGHDAD – As a general amnesty law takes effect in Iraq, the country’s prisons are facing a crisis of overcrowding, housing more than double their intended capacity, the country’s justice …
UK IBBC and MEA hold reception at House of Lords to promote Iraq business opportunities
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) and the Middle East Association (MEA) held a complimentary reception in the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Nicholson, IBBC reported on May 8. Britain is …
IBBC appoints Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law as Iraq Members’ Rep
IBBC appoints Mr Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law as Iraq members’ representative. The appointment of Mr Al Saadi as IBBC’s Iraqi representative is an important role for IBBC. As the link betwe …
Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats
Turkey’s president and Iraq’s prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate against security threats, including against Kurdish militants based on Iraqi territory.
Iraq’s GDP rises by 35% due to increase in investment expenditure
The country’s current investment expenditures, which total over $67.2 billion have helped to boost Iraq’s GDP by 35%.
Cultural diplomacy: Iraq Guest of Honor at TIBF 2025
Iraq enjoys the Guest of Honor at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), signifying an important cultural exchange between the two nations in line with Iran’s cultural diplomacy.
Iraqi President and CBI Governor discuss Economic Reforms
By John Lee. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Al-Alaq, met at Baghdad Palace to discuss economic reforms aimed at strengthening Iraq’s financial …
Iraqi President and CBI Governor discuss Economic Reforms
By John Lee. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Al-Alaq, met at Baghdad Palace to discuss economic reforms aimed at strengthening Iraq’s financial …
Iraq reaffirms support for Lebanon during high-level talks
Sudani’s comments came during talks with Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, who are visiting Iraq to deepen bilateral cooperation.