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Iraq Reports No Immediate Radiological Threat, Confirms Readiness for Nuclear Emergencies
Baghdad /NINA/ – Iraq’s National Authority for Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regula
Iraq Among The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Rising Global Oil Prices Despite Lower Export Volumes: Government Adviser
Baghdad / NINA /– Iraq is among the countries benefiting most from the recent surge in global oil pr
Iraq Raises Associated Gas Utilisation Rate to 70% in 2025, Oil Ministry Official Says
Moscow / NINA /— Iraq has made significant progress in capturing associated gas and boosting domesti
Iraqi and Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Strengthening Security Cooperation
Baghdad (NINA) – Iraqi Interior Minister Yasser Al-Maliki and his Jordanian counterpart, Mazen Al-Fa
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Qatar Announces Stalled Understandings Between Washington and Tehran
Baghdad/NINA/— Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced this Friday evening that the United States and Iran have failed to reach a "comprehen
Trump dismisses White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Baghdad/NINA/— U.S. President Donald Trump decided on Friday to dismiss White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. In a press statement, Trump announced that Stephen Miller has been appointed as White
Interior Ministry: A Criminal gang involved in murder, kidnapping, and extortion against citizens in Basra Governorate dismantled
Baghdad/NINA/ — The Ministry of Interior’s Agency for Intelligence and Federal Investigations announced on Friday that it has dismantled a criminal gang responsible for murders, kidnappings, and extor
Two Brothers Arrested North of Kirkuk
Kirkuk / NINA / - A security source reported the arrest of two brothers suspected of involvement in an armed attack that took place last night on the "Saqr Assi" refinery in the Darman area, north of
Nineveh Anti-Crime Directorate seizes more than 15 kilograms of mercury and arrests two suspects in Mosul
Mosul / NINA / - A source in the Nineveh Police stated that anti-crime units managed to seize more than 15 kilograms of mercury and arrest two suspects during a security operation carried out on the r
Erdogan: Gaza agreement stalled, international commitments unfulfilled, and settler terrorism in the West Bank on the rise
Istanbul /NINA/ – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the peace agreement in Gaza—which Turkey helped facilitate—is not being implemented. He emphasized that the principle of "honoring
Turkish Energy Minister: Iraq’s Reactivation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline Poses No Threat to Turkey’s Interests
Istanbul / NINA / - Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that Syria requires massive investments, adding that Turkey does not view the potential reactivation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pi
Interior Ministry: 37 suspects arrested for antiquities trafficking; 222 artifacts seized during October
Baghdad/NINA/— The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday the arrest of 37 individuals accused of trafficking in antiquities, and the seizure of 222 artifacts during the month of October. Head of
Foreign Minister discusses with his Iranian counterpart Iran’s perspective on resuming negotiations with Washington
Baghdad/NINA/—The Foreign Minister, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, discussed Iran’s perspective regarding the resumption of negotiations with Washington. In a statement, the Ministry of
In cooperation with Iraq, the UAE busts an international drug-smuggling network
Baghdad / NINA / - The United Arab Emirates has announced the dismantling of an international drug-smuggling network and the seizure of 200,000 Captagon pills, in cooperation with Iraq. The UAE Min
Iranian Revolutionary Guard announces the downing of a U.S. drone near Qeshm Island, southern Iran
Baghdad/NINA/—The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Friday that it had shot down a U.S. drone in the airspace over Qeshm Island, in southern Iran. In a statement, the Guard reported that "a
Son of a Mukhtar in Western Kirkuk Released
Kirkuk /NINA/ — Ahmed Thabit al-Nuaimi, The son of the Mukhtar of al-Saiha village—located in the Hawija district, west of Kirkuk, near the village of al-Mahmoudiya—was released today, Friday, followi
Russian Defense Ministry: 14 cargo ships carrying military supplies to Ukraine targeted in one week
Baghdad / NINA / - The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that 14 cargo ships carrying military supplies to Ukraine were targeted over the course of one week. In a statement, the Ministry added:
Saad Maan: 3 drones and 1,198 rockets and bombs seized over the past month
Baghdad / NINA / - Head of the Public Relations and Government Communication Authority at the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Dr. Saad Maan, announced the sei
Rapid Response Division forces arrest an individual wanted on terrorism charges in Diyala
Baghdad / NINA / - The Rapid Response Division Command announced the arrest of an individual wanted on terrorism charges in Diyala. In a statement, the Division reported that, acting on precise int
Coalition to Support Legitimacy: Two ballistic missiles launched by the "Ansar Allah" group toward Najran intercepted and destroyed
Baghdad / NINA / - The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Friday that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Yemeni "Ansar Allah" group toward the N
Iranian Revolutionary Guard announces fires on two oil tankers after they struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Baghdad / NINA /- The naval forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Friday that fires had broken out on two oil tankers after they struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statemen
Tom Barrack, following his meeting with Al-Zaidi: Iraq chooses sovereignty over dependency
Baghdad / NINA / - Special Envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump to Iraq, Tom Barrack, affirmed that Iraq is moving toward strengthening its sovereignty and economic partnerships. He emphasized that th
Tomorrow... The Iraqi Journalists Syndicate to host an informative workshop on media legislation and legal protection
Baghdad / NINA /- The Iraqi Journalists Syndicate will host an informative workshop tomorrow morning, Saturday, at its headquarters, focusing on media legislation and legal protection, with the aim of
Judge Zidan and Al-Abadi Emphasize the Importance of Consolidating Stability and Strengthening the Rule of Law
Baghdad / NINA / - Head of the Victory Coalition (Nasr Coalition), Haider al-Abadi, met, on Thursday evening, with the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Dr. Faiq Zidan, to discuss the overa
United Nations: Nearly 90 million displaced people face severe climate risks
Baghdad / NINA /- The United Nations warned on Friday that three-quarters of the world’s displaced people live in countries highly vulnerable to climate-related risks, calling for urgent action to pro
Bafel Talabani decides to withdraw from the Kurdistan Regional Government
Baghdad / NINA / - The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Bafel Talabani, has decided to withdraw from the Kurdistan Regional Government. In a speech this evening, Talabani stated:
Al-Zaidi and Barrack Emphasize the Importance of Intensifying Diplomatic Efforts to Ease Tensions and Contain Crises
Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi and the U.S. President’s Special Envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, have underscored the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to ease tensions an
Syria Establishes the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council
Baghdad/NINA/ — Syrian Minister of Economy Nidal al-Shaar has issued a decree establishing the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council, with Zuhair al-Hazza’ appointed to head the council on the Syrian side.
An Explosion heard in Maarrat al-Nu'man, in Syria
Baghdad/NINA/ – A loud explosion was heard in the city of Maarrat al-Nu'man, in the countryside of Idlib, in Syria. A Syrian news channel reported in a breaking news update: "An explosion has been
25 kg of Narcotics Seized and Two Foreign Traffickers Arrested in Iraqi Territorial Waters
Baghdad /NINA/ – The General Directorate for Narcotics Affairs announced on Thursday the seizure of 25 kg of narcotics and the arrest of two foreign traffickers within Iraqi territorial waters. In
Al-Zaidi and Trump Emphasize the Importance of Coordination and Consultation Regarding Current Challenges and Supporting Regional Stability
Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi and U.S. President Donald Trump have underscored the importance of coordination and consultation between the two nations regarding current challeng
Security forces detonate a drone carrying a missile in Kirkuk
Kirkuk /NINA/ – Security forces discovered a drone carrying a military projectile north of Kirkuk. A security source stated: "Security forces found an old drone carrying a missile in the Sikanyan a
A Guard killed, three others wounded in an attack on a private refinery in Kirkuk
Kirkuk /NINA/ — A guard was killed and three others were wounded in an armed attack on a private refinery in Kirkuk. A security source stated: "Gunmen, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on guards at
Faihan: The Iraqi Constitution served as a foundation for building a federal state with a parliamentary republican system
Baghdad/NINA/ – First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Adnan Faihan al-Dulaimi, affirmed that "the Iraqi Constitution served as a foundation for building a federal state with a parliame
Putin receives a message from the Iranian Supreme Leader
Baghdad/NINA/ – Russian President Vladimir Putin received Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the Kremlin during his visit to Moscow. The Iranian Broadcasting C
Trump rules out dismissing Hegseth amid fallout from war with Iran
Baghdad/NINA/ — U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out dismissing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, despite acknowledging that the war with Iran contributed to the Republican Party’s losses in the mid
Prime Minister: Government moving forward with plans to expand the oil sector
Baghdad / NINA/ - Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi affirmed that "the government is moving forward with its plans to expand the oil sector." A statement by the Prime Minister’s Media Office noted
Politics
Qatar Announces Stalled Understandings Between Washington and Tehran
Baghdad/NINA/— Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced this Friday evening that the United States and Iran have failed to reach a "comprehen
Trump dismisses White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Baghdad/NINA/— U.S. President Donald Trump decided on Friday to dismiss White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. In a press statement, Trump announced that Stephen Miller has been appointed as White
Erdogan: Gaza agreement stalled, international commitments unfulfilled, and settler terrorism in the West Bank on the rise
Istanbul /NINA/ – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the peace agreement in Gaza—which Turkey helped facilitate—is not being implemented. He emphasized that the principle of "honoring
Foreign Minister discusses with his Iranian counterpart Iran’s perspective on resuming negotiations with Washington
Baghdad/NINA/—The Foreign Minister, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, discussed Iran’s perspective regarding the resumption of negotiations with Washington. In a statement, the Ministry of
Security
Interior Ministry: A Criminal gang involved in murder, kidnapping, and extortion against citizens in Basra Governorate dismantled
Baghdad/NINA/ — The Ministry of Interior’s Agency for Intelligence and Federal Investigations announced on Friday that it has dismantled a criminal gang responsible for murders, kidnappings, and extor
Two Brothers Arrested North of Kirkuk
Kirkuk / NINA / - A security source reported the arrest of two brothers suspected of involvement in an armed attack that took place last night on the "Saqr Assi" refinery in the Darman area, north of
Interior Ministry: 37 suspects arrested for antiquities trafficking; 222 artifacts seized during October
Baghdad/NINA/— The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday the arrest of 37 individuals accused of trafficking in antiquities, and the seizure of 222 artifacts during the month of October. Head of
In cooperation with Iraq, the UAE busts an international drug-smuggling network
Baghdad / NINA / - The United Arab Emirates has announced the dismantling of an international drug-smuggling network and the seizure of 200,000 Captagon pills, in cooperation with Iraq. The UAE Min
Economy
Turkish Energy Minister: Iraq’s Reactivation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline Poses No Threat to Turkey’s Interests
Istanbul / NINA / - Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that Syria requires massive investments, adding that Turkey does not view the potential reactivation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pi
Syria Establishes the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council
Baghdad/NINA/ — Syrian Minister of Economy Nidal al-Shaar has issued a decree establishing the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council, with Zuhair al-Hazza’ appointed to head the council on the Syrian side.
Oil Prices Fall For The Fourth Consecutive Day
Baghdad /NINA/-Oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive day, amid expectations that the results of the US midterm elections would help reduce the likelihood of military escalation in the Middle East
Ahead of the budget bill’s arrival from the government, the Parliamentary Finance Committee tells NINA: These are the points of contention regarding shares, entitlements, and oil revenues.
Baghdad / NINA / — The Parliamentary Finance Committee has outlined a series of objections and observations raised by Kurdish blocs concerning the 2027 Federal General Budget bill—a draft that the Cou
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Meeting at the Ministry of Oil to Discuss Establishing New Export Outlets via the Red Sea
Baghdad / NINA /- The Iraqi task force responsible for following up on projects under the Trilateral Coordination Council (Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt) met today, Sunday, to discuss the establishment of new export outlets for Iraqi oil via the Red Sea. A statement by the Ministry of Oil noted that, "
Arab Coalition announces destruction of a drone launched by the Houthis
Baghdad / NINA /- The Saudi-led Arab Coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Yemeni "Ansar Allah" (Houthi) group toward the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Coalition Spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki stated on the platform "X": "The Saudi-led Coal
The Minister Of Culture And The President Of The Federation Of Arab Journalists Discuss Iraq's Hosting Of The Federation's Conference And Incentive Grants For Journalists, Artists, And Writers
Baghdad /NINA/—The Minister of Culture and the President of the Federation of Arab Journalists discussed Iraq’s hosting of the Federation’s upcoming conference, as well as the provision of incentive grants for journalists, artists, and writers. A statement from the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate ind