Returning to Iraq to Bury My Brothers

On July 9, the Iraqi government released a list of twenty-two people whose remains had been identified nearly 11 years after ISIS militants carried out genocide against the Yazidi community, a religious minority in Northern Iraq. Over the course of two …

Iraq to Export Oil through Syria?

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani has held talks in Baghdad with Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir, focusing on cooperation in oil, gas, and energy. Discussions covered Iraq's plans to diversify crude oil export routes …

Major blackout strikes central, southern Iraq

A major energy crisis has hit Iraq following a power outage caused by a failure at the Hamidiya power plant in the western part of the country. The problem was exacerbated by an extreme heat wave in the region, which raised temperatures in Baghdad to 47°C. …

Oil drilling and water scarcity push Iraq’s famed wetlands to collapse

Iraq’s southern marshes, once among the world’s richest wetland ecosystems, are vanishing as oil extraction and drought deplete water sources and disrupt life for local communities. Azhar Al-Rubaie, Sara Manisera and Daniela Sala report for The Guardian. …

Menzies Aviation to expand operations at Mosul International Airport in Iraq

Menzies Aviation, which provides services to airports and airlines around the world, has announced it will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through Menzies Aviation Services Iraq Limited (MASIL), …

Security briefing: Security pact with Iran and abduction reported across Iraq

2025-08-13T21:00:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidents reported across Iraq on August 11, 2025. Iraq, Iran Sign Security Memorandum on Opposition Groups (Baghdad) A senior Iraqi …

Iraq clarifies: Iran security pact is a memorandum, not agreement

2025-08-13T21:32:12+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Wednesday, Iraq’s National Security Advisory clarified that the recent security document signed with Iran is a memorandum of understanding, not a formal agreement. “There …

Mystery surrounds psychiatrist's death in Iraq

2025-08-13T20:48:48+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Basra On Wednesday, dozens of citizens and activists gathered in Basra, calling for full transparency over the death of Iraqi psychiatrist Ban Ziyad and urging authorities not to …

Thousands of Shias from Mumbai in Iraq for Arbaeen

Iraq's private power generators: Lifesaver or environmental burden?

This week, when Iraq experienced an almost-nationwide power outage, the streets of Baghdad and other major cities went dark, with only lights from passing cars illuminating the sidewalks. The Middle Eastern nation is currently experiencing peak summer …