Iraq's rising crime blamed on weapons, drugs, and poverty amid illusory investigations The tragedy in Basra, attributed to financial distress reflects a broader surge in crime across Iraq amid concerns of rushed investigations. May. 19, 2024 Features
Fire burns down around 150 stores in Kirkuk’s Grand Bazaar A fire in Kirkuk's historic Grand Bazaar damages shops and warehouses, sparking demands for compensation and government investigation. May. 19, 2024 News
Around one million people displaced across Iraq: parliamentary committee Iraq has approximately one million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with efforts underway to encourage their voluntary return, though concerns have been raised about the rights of residents, particularly from Sinjar, with the closing of camps in the Kurdistan Region. May. 19, 2024 Articles
Iraqi father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death Hussein Julood is pursuing legal action against BP, alleging his son's leukemia and death were caused by gas flaring near Iraq's Rumaila oil field, seeking compensation and raising awareness of the health risks associated with oil extraction practices. May. 19, 2024 Features
Iraq fails to elect new parliament speaker, session ends in brawl The Iraqi Parliament's attempt to elect a new Speaker ended in failure after a brawl prior to the third round of voting, prolonging the vacancy since November due to political disagreements. May. 19, 2024 News
Major ISIS leader arrested in Kurdistan Region The Kurdistan Region's Security Council announced the arrest of a key ISIS member, highlighting ongoing security concerns. May. 17, 2024 News
Measured support for end of UN mission in Iraq Iraq seeks UNAMI closure by 2025 with support from some Security Council members, while the United States remains noncommittal. May. 17, 2024 Articles
Chinese companies secure stake in Iraq's oil sector Chinese companies take lead in Iraq's fifth and sixth oil licensing rounds, which were convened by the Ministry of Oil over three days in Baghdad. May. 17, 2024 Articles
PM Barzani meets US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and US Assistant Secretary of State Geoffrey R. Pyatt discussed energy sector development, emphasizing clean energy, oil export resumption, and environmental protection. May. 16, 2024 Articles