Iraq

Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, met with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmed Khan, in Munich. A statement by al-Sudani’s office said that the meeting discussed UNITAD’s efforts to investigate ISIS’s crimes against the Iraqi people, hold the responsible accountable, and achieve justice for the victims. …

Under the auspices of Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, Iraq’s ministry of electricity on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US General Electric (GE) company on developing the energy sector in the country. A statement by al-Sudani’s bureau said that the deal includes agreements on boosting power …

Iraq’s Prime Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Munich to attend the Munich security council, heading a government delegation, a statement by al-Sudani’s office said. The President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, will attend the annual Munich Security Conference this month, a source revealed on Sunday. The 59th …

The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) announced on Tuesday the arrest of leaders belonging to ISIS terrorist group in a non-neighboring country, according to a press statement issued by the INIS. The statement mentioned that a qualitative intelligence operation outside Iraq resulted in thwarting a terrorist operation and arresting a …

Iraq’s federal government on Thursday approved an “updated” document on population policies, the media office of Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani said in a press release. Al-Sudani, according to the press release, headed a meeting of the Higher Council of Population during which a population policy submitted by the ministerial …

On Tuesday, the Iraqi forces killed six terrorists in the governorates of Kirkuk and Al-Anbar and arrested others outside the borders. The Security Media Cell stated that a force of the Intelligence Agency killed three terrorists, one of whom was wearing an explosive belt. Three others were shot dead in …

Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern dating back nearly 5,000 years they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world’s first cities. The US-Italian team made the find in the ruins of ancient Lagash, northeast of the modern city of Nasiriyah, which …

The Council of Ministers held its regular session, headed by Prime Minister, Mohammed Al-Sudani

Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, discussed with his Dutch counterpart, Mark Rutte, bilateral relations between Iraq and the Netherlands. Earlier today, Monday, al-Sudani received a phone call from Rutte, in which he invited al-Sudani to attend the United Nations Water Conference 2023, scheduled to be held next March in …

On Monday, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi met with Prime Minister Mohammed S. al-Sudani. ‏Both held a talk about the ongoing preparations for Baghdad’s hosting of the 34th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union this February and the “best efforts to make this session a success, which Iraq will …

Eleven Iraqis died in the devastating quake that hit Turkiye and Syria. The spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Ahmad Al-Sahaf, said the victims were killed in Turkiye, and a specialized committee is following up on the situation of Iraqis in the earthquake zones.

The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, stressed the importance and role of Iraq in adopting the International Day to Prevent Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism, which was approved by the United Nations at the end of last year. Al-Araji said during the activities of the “International Day for Preventing Violent …

The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received today the delegation of the Kurdistan Region, headed by Interior Minister Riber Ahmed and his accompanying delegation. A presidential statement stated: “During the meeting, they discussed political, security and economic developments, the file of the displaced in the country, and …

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, discussed a few days ago ways to enhance political, diplomatic, economic and commercial cooperation, with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a press statement issued by the Prime Minister’s press office. The meeting between …

The Iraqi Chargé d’Affairs in Ankara, Khalil Ibrahim, announced on Saturday that seven Iraqis died in the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last Monday. Ibrahim, in a statement to Al-Iraqiya News channel, clarified that seven Iraqis were confirmed dead in the earthquake in Turkey, and eight others are …

Six persons with links to extremist groups have been apprehended by Iraq’s military intelligence agency, an official statement said on Saturday. The arrestees wanted pursuant to Article 4/Terrorism, according to the statement, were captured in separate operations in the districts al-Ramadi, Abu Ghreib, al-Rutbah, Daquq, and Anah. The agency also …

Iraq’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammed Al-Halboosi, called on Arab countries to help Syria reclaim its place in the Arab world and regain its stability. A statement by a-Halboosi’s media office said that the latter arrived in Cairo today, to attend the fifth Congress of the Arab Parliament. During his speech, Al-Halboosi …

The First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament pledged that Baghdad would continue sending aid to Syria until the after-earthquake crisis ends. During an official visit to Damascus, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi meets Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous. “The Iraqi people, Parliament, and government share affliction with their Syrian brothers; every Iraqi …

The United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, met with Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai, the Emirati official news agency said on Thursday.

On Thursday, the Iraqi National Security Advisor, Qassim al-Araji, held security and political talks with the Kurdish Minister of the Interior, Rebar Ahmed. Both sides discussed security cooperation and coordination between the Iraqi and the Peshmerga forces in border controls and counter-terrorism.