Iraq
Iraq opens new Coptic cathedral in Baghdad welcoming diaspora Christians to return safely
"The opening of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, St. Paul, and St. Anthony for the Copts in Baghdad holds great symbolic significance, as it is the first of its kind in Iraq," Hammadi said.
Oil smuggling probe in Jurf Al-Sakhar tests Baghdad’s power over Iran-backed militias – analysis
Why Washington's efforts to weaken Iran's influence in Iraq may be doomed to fail
Florida man forfeits ancient Torah scrolls, cuneiform tablets in US antiquities smuggling probe
Murder of former Iraqi MP in Beirut raises concerns about power of Iran-backed terror - analysis
"All indications suggest that the computer system at Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut was hacked by Lebanese Hezbollah," Ahmed al-Alwani's cousin Ammar told Rudaw.
Can Kurdish leaders, US envoy help end Kurdistan Regional Government crisis?
The KDP won 39 seats in the 100-seat parliament, while the PUK secured 23. Neither party has enough seats to govern alone, making negotiations over senior positions and cabinet portfolios essential.
Who killed Ahmed al-Alwani? Beirut murder raises regional questions - analysis
The reported killing of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani in Beirut has raised questions about his movements, possible motives and Hezbollah connections.
Kurdish statehood requires unity, leadership, and a blueprint - opinion
As the Middle East faces the prospect of redrawn borders, the Kurds must unite, establish legitimate leadership, and claim a place at the table.
Former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani found dead in Beirut after reported kidnapping
Al-Alwani, 57, was a Sunni Iraqi politician from Anbar province who had previously spent more than a decade in prison under a death sentence before being released in 2025.
Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The question for Iraq’s prime minister this week will be whether he will continue on his path of pressure on the militias, or if he will back down.
Iraq to reopen Sheeb border crossing with Iran, temporarily close Mandali border
The US Treasury had requested the closing of the all but two border crossings with Iran as part of its campaign to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Widespread blackout caused by drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, exposing Iraqi vulnerabilities
The attack struck a gas storage and truck-loading facility containing approximately 1,500 tons of cooking gas, according to Rudaw.
Iraq's Khor Mor gas field hit less than day after reportedly referenced by Kataib Hezbollah
Kataib Hezbollah has targeted facilities in Iraq in the past and has also targeted Saudi Arabia and killed three Americans in Jordan in January 2024.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias may lash out amid increased pressure from US - analysis
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have played a central role in expanding Tehran’s influence in the country, particularly through their involvement in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
