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MiscellaneousLoud Bang Heard in Baghdad as Drone Intercepted Near Green Zone
An unidentified drone was intercepted near Baghdad's Green Zone on Tuesday, causing a loud noise. No damage or casualties were reported following the incident.
PoliticsOIC Foreign Ministers Convene in Baghdad to Tackle Regional Crises, Palestine on Agenda
The 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad addresses regional conflicts and Palestine, with Iraq proposing an initiative for integrated infrastructure and energy grids among member states. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered mediation for the Houthi-Saudi conflict.
PoliticsAustralian Engineer Robert Pether Returns Home to Family After Years of Detention and Travel Bans in Iraq
Australian engineer Robert Pether has been reunited with his family after spending more than five years detained and subjected to travel bans in Iraq over a contract dispute.
PoliticsIraqi Prime Minister Orders Investigation After US Flag Trampled During Militia Parades
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered an investigation after Iran-backed militias trampled the US flag during military parades in Baghdad.
PoliticsTragic Killing of Baghdad Police Commander Exposes Iraq's Severe Housing Crisis and Land Mafias
The fatal shooting of a Baghdad police commander during a clearance operation highlights Iraq's deep-rooted housing crisis, rampant land mafias, and the failure of state authority.
PoliticsIraqi Court Jails Kataib Hezbollah Militiaman for 15 Years Over Kidnapping of US Journalist Shelly Kittleson
An Iraqi court has sentenced a Kataib Hezbollah militiaman to 15 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist Shelly Rene Kittleson, marking a significant step as Baghdad seeks to assert control over armed groups.
Breaking NewsFire Erupts Following Unidentified Explosions at Baghdad Oil Refinery
A fire erupted after unidentified explosions occurred at an oil refinery in Baghdad.
PoliticsIraq Rolls Out Financial Rewards for Corruption Whistleblowers Amid Major Crackdown
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has activated a law offering financial rewards to corruption whistleblowers, building on a major anti-graft campaign that has recovered over $1 billion.
PoliticsFour Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers
Four people have been arrested in Baghdad following clashes that left two police officers dead during an operation in the Dora area, highlighting ongoing tensions over illegal housing and state efforts to disarm militias.
PoliticsIraqi Forces Dismantle Drone Workshop in Baghdad Amid Growing Pressure to Curb Militia Attacks
Iraqi authorities have dismantled a major drone-manufacturing workshop in Baghdad amid mounting international and regional pressure to curb attacks by Iran-backed militias.
PoliticsHigh-Stakes Diplomacy: Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Begins Three-Day Visit to Iraq Amid Militia Tensions
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in Baghdad for a three-day visit amid regional security challenges, ongoing militia tensions, and oil export talks.
PoliticsAnti-Corruption Raids in Baghdad Result in Multiple Official Arrests
Anti-corruption raids in Baghdad led to the arrest of dozens of officials, captured in a 41-second video.