Baghdad
Clay cylinders found in Iraq bear writings of Babylonian king who besieged Jerusalem, study reveals
The translation appears to align with a description of Nebuchadnezzar from the Book of Daniel, which depicts him walking on his palace roof in Babylon while boasting of his construction projects.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attacks near diplomatic facility, Baghdad Airport
Foreign journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties, police say
Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani
The Met returns looted Sumerian and Babylonian artifacts to Iraq
New evidence from a probe into British antiquities dealer Robin Symes confirmed the pieces were trafficked and rightfully belong to Iraq.
Iran’s secretive head of Quds Force travels to Iraq - analysis
Iraq is one of Iran’s last allies in the region, and Iran wants to show its clout in Iraq and pressure Baghdad.
The Indian Jewish journey to Israel: A story of return, not invasion - opinion
For the Jews of India, Israel was not viewed as a foreign land to colonize but rather as the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.
Trump pushes Iraq to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov - report
The US urged Iraq to secure the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, warning of political and economic consequences if she remains captive, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis
It's only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more.
Iran officials flock to Beirut for Nasrallah funeral, to show they still back Hezbollah - analysis
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Iran has been cut off from a land corridor to re-supply Hezbollah. As such, this funeral is one way they can still show support.
Qaani in Baghdad: Mobilizing Iran’s terror axis against Israel - opinion
Qaani’s visit to Baghdad, far from signaling strength, reveals the regime’s desperation to cling to its crumbling empire.
Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
Iraqi Kurdish government and Baghdad make progress on restarting oil exports
The ICC in Paris eliminated the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) independent pipeline exports through Turkey after granting the federal gov of Iraq rights to market all Iraqi oil.
US forces accounted for after reported rocket attack in Baghdad, official says
Two Iraqi security sources said an initial investigation showed three rockets were fired, including one that landed near buildings used by Iraqi counter-terrorism forces.
