US Defense reveals the outcome of its strikes against militias in Syria, Iraq and Yemen

US Defense reveals the outcome of its strikes against militias in Syria, Iraq and Yemen ARK News... The Pentagon revealed the outcome of the strikes launched by its forces on pro-Iranian militias in Syria, Iraq and Yemen during the recent period....

Saudi to meet Iraq in winners-take-all match

“What we did before, it’s nothing up to now because if we don’t achieve our goal tomorrow you won’t remember the game against Indonesia, the game we played in Bahrain so the most important is tomorrow,” said Herve Renard. The stage is set for a...

President Barzani, Petraeus explore stronger US role in Iraq and Kurdistan

2025-10-13T15:07:35+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Monday with former CIA Director David Petraeus to discuss political and security developments in Iraq, the Kurdistan...

Iraq Launches Major Pharmaceutical City, Factories, and Global Partnerships

Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani has launched the construction of Iraq’s largest pharmaceutical city in southern Baghdad, marking a major step toward advancing local medicine production and healthcare self-sufficiency. The Health City for...

Iraq’s Oil Committee warns against politicizing incomplete projects

2025-10-13T09:39:46+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Basra Political leaders are exploiting incomplete oil projects as campaign tools ahead of the November 11 elections, Iraq’s Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee cautioned on...

Iraq, France push to preserve Gaza ceasefire at Egypt Summit

2025-10-13T10:36:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Cairo On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of maintaining the Gaza ceasefire during...

Adnoc seeks to enter Iraq upstream sector

A delegation from the UAE, led by officials from the Abu Dhabi energy giant, has participated in meetings with Iraq's Ministry of Oil Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An...

Mansour bin Zayed discusses bilateral ties with Türkiye and Iraq

Meetings held on sidelines of Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit The meetings took place on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt, which gathered international leaders to discuss efforts to end the war...

Iraq Moves Forward with $60 Billion Al-Tayib Economic City

The National Investment Commision (NIC) has confirmed progress on the Al-Tayeb Economic City Project in Maysan, a major step towards transforming the area into a strategic multi-service investment zone. Chairman Dr. Haider Muhammad Makia announced...

Exxon ‘Optimistic’ on Iraq Reentry But Long Road Ahead

Exxon Mobil is far from finalizing any decision to return to Iraq, after signing a heads of agreement (HOA) in Baghdad last week that could see it redevelop the giant Majnoon oil field. But the US major is optimistic about the opportunities, CEO...

Judicial freeze: Iraq's new national 5G carrier on hold

Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s plan to launch a state-backed mobile operator with 5G capability has been suspended after a judge ordered the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) to pause the signing of the operating license, Minister Hiyam...

Saudi Arabia faces Iraq in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier

Hervé Renard addresses the media. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of the Iraq national football team, stirred the pot by claiming that Saudi Arabia will face greater pressure ahead of today’s decisive Asian World Cup...

Iraq Defeats Indonesia in World Cup Qualifier

(MENAFN) Iraq advanced closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial 1-0 triumph against Indonesia on Saturday, during the fourth round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Group B. At King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Indonesia...

Soccer-Saudi coach Renard labels Iraq game most important of his career

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Herve Renard has called Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualifying clash with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday the most important game of his coaching career as they stand on the cusp of a place at next year's finals. The Frenchman, twice a...

Iraq Launches Plans for "$60bn" Al-Tayeb Economic City

By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced the start of administrative procedures to designate the Al-Tayeb area in Maysan as a district, paving the way for its transformation into a major multi-service economic city and...

Al-Sadr moves to isolate loyalists running in Iraq elections

2025-10-13T09:48:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Najaf Muqtada al-Sadr, head of the Patriotic Shiite Movement (PSM), urged his followers on Monday to boycott 78 candidates from his movement who defied his call to stay out...

Donald Trump Voices Doubts on Tony Blair's Role in Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Iraq War Backlash

In a candid exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's suitability for a key position on the newly proposed "Board of Peace," an...

Iraq’s coach demands focus after late strike in win over Indonesia

AFC Jeddah Iraq head coach Graham Arnold wasted little time in turning his attention to Tuesday’s crunch AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Playoffs clash with Saudi Arabia after his side notched up a 1-0 win over Indonesia in Jeddah on Saturday....

Saudi coach Renard labels Iraq game most important of his career

JEDDAH :Herve Renard has called Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualifying clash with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday the most important game of his coaching career as they stand on the cusp of a place at next year's finals. The Frenchman, twice a winner of...

Iraq to ban poultry imports as officials pledge price stability

2025-10-12T22:32:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News Iraq will enforce a ban on importing frozen chicken and related products starting October 23, following a government decision aimed at supporting local producers and...