Iraq joins bloc opposing IMO green fuel plan

2025-08-14T10:27:17+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq announced on Thursday its opposition to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed green fuel regulation, joining seven other countries in warning that the …

Iraq slams Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remarks as regional threat

2025-08-14T09:09:15+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Thursday, Iraq’s Foreign Ministry condemned recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsing the concept of a “Greater Israel,” calling the statements …

Hundreds celebrate first Communion in Iraq, reviving hopes for ancient Christian faith

Iraq’s Christian community — once numbering around 1.5 million but now estimated at fewer than 250,000 — is witnessing signs of new life as more than 1,000 boys and girls have received their first Communion in recent week According to Catholic World Report …

Arbaeen pilgrimage walk for those unable to travel to Iraq held nationwide in Iran

Iraq’s Basrah crude prices drop over $1

2025-08-14T07:36:51+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Basrah Heavy and Basrah Medium crude prices fell by more than one dollar on Thursday. Basra Heavy dropped 92 cents, or 1.40%, to $64.65 per barrel, while Basra Medium declined …

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. …

Controversial Photo Of Iran's Foreign Minister In Iraq Sparks Global Media Attention

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) A widely circulated photo of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Iraq, wearing a black shawl, has drawn international media coverage and speculation amid heightened Iran–Israel tensions. Iran's Foreign Minister, …

Syria, Iraq talk about restart oil pipeline after twenty years

(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria held talks on Tuesday about the potential revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. The discussions took place in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia …

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 …