Iraq: energy and security

Current situation Seeking solutions Bilateral relations with the United States: history and prospects Energy projects Security as a pillar for investment and energy stability Baghdad has reoriented its relationship with Washington, driven by a...

Iraq to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships in Pharmaceutical Industry

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has directed the advancement of public-private partnerships in Iraq's pharmaceutical sector, with a particular focus on expanding local production of cancer treatments. At a high-level meeting...

Abu Dhabi VC firm EQIQ invests $3mln in Iraq’s Instabank

UAE-based venture capital fund EQIQ has invested $3 million in Iraq’s Instabank, in line with a strategy to mordernise the financial sector in the country. The anchor investment is part of a larger $15 million funding round for the next-generation...

India Women’s Football Team Move Closer to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification After 5–0 Win Over Iraq

Mumbai, July 3: The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time....

Iraq’s democracy at crossroads as parliamentary polls near

Iraq top importer of Jordanian goods despite lower trade value

2025-07-02T22:43:59+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Amman Iraq maintained its position as Jordan’s leading export destination in the first half of 2025, despite a drop in total export value compared to the same period last...

Iraq ranks 5th for low living costs in Arab countries

2025-07-02T22:59:41+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Wednesday, Iraq ranked fifth among the least expensive Arab countries in terms of cost of living for 2025, according to data published by Numbeo, a global database...

As Iraq's economy shows signs of recovery, a thirst for new art is emerging

Iraq’s growing economy and improving security situation—in spite of the escalating conflict between Israel and neighbouring Iran—are renewing optimism in the country’s art scene. Artists who fled Iraq during its years of violence are returning to...

Iraq’s Turkmen Front urges al-Sudani to reshape Kirkuk government

2025-07-02T16:53:02+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Kirkuk On Wednesday, the Turkmen Front urged the Iraqi government to oversee a reshuffle of Kirkuk’s local government to secure Turkmen participation in the province’s...

India Thrash Iraq 5-0, Inch Closer To Women's Asian Cup Qualification

Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 20:00 IST The Indian women's football team thrashed Iraq 5-0 in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their unbeaten streak. India outclassed Iraq 5-0 (AIFF)The Indian women’s football team delivered...

Iraq Women Show Resilience in AFC Qualifiers

The Iraq women’s national football team wrapped up their AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying journey with a tough 5–0 loss to India in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But beyond the score line, the team left the pitch with heads held high, proud of a campaign...

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification

The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, thrashing Iraq 5-0 here on Wednesday (July 2, 2025). India led 2-0 at half-time. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore and...

Iraq Power Grid Suffers Capacity Cut as Iran Gas Supply Slumps

Iraq’s electricity grid lost around 15% of its generation capacity after gas supplies from neighboring Iran were more than halved on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to energy shocks despite its oil wealth. Iranian gas deliveries...

Indian women blank Iraq, secure 5-0 win in AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches Hyderabad: The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling...

US reviews Iraq radar deal and PM’s warning over strained ties

2025-07-02T20:48:50+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington The US Department of State is reviewing recent statements by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and reports that Baghdad plans to accelerate a...

Iraq revisits Baghdad metro project

The Iraqi government is reassessing the financial framework for a planned multi-billion-dollar project to build its first metro network in the capital Baghdad. Baghdad Metro's financial and technical standards are being re-evaluated after previous...

India a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification after blanking Iraq

Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 2 (ANI): The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led...

Iraq's water crisis: World's highest per capita use

2025-07-02T08:20:09+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Baghdad Iraq records the world’s highest per capita water usage at 400 liters daily, the Green Iraq Observatory reported on Wednesday. This excessive demand is due to...

Iraq’s water deal with Turkiye: New inflows to address shortage

2025-07-02T10:18:12+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Ankara/Baghdad Iraq has secured pledges from Turkiye and Syria to release additional water into the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to combat declining national supply levels,...

Iraq: Imam and poet on trial for insulting religious beliefs

2025-07-02T10:31:52+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Wednesday, the Baghdad Court of Appeal began hearings for two men charged with publicly “insulting” religious beliefs. A judicial source told Shafaq News that...