Press Releases

U.S. Reduces Embassy Workers in Baghdad

(MENAFN) The United States is withdrawing some diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, as confirmed by a State Department representative to a news agency on Wednesday. The spokesperson stated, "President Trump is committed to...

Iran-aligned BladedFeline spies on Iraqi and Kurdish officials, ESET Research discovers

ESET researchers have revealed that Iran-aligned threat group BladedFeline targeted Kurdish and Iraqi government officials with array of malicious tools discovered within their systems. ESET discovered and analyzed two reverse tunnels (Laret and...

Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate

For almost 5,000 years, Iraq's Marshes indigenous people have fished and cultivated crops in the wetlands not too far away from where I stood. Floating reed islands are built where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet before flowing into the Gulf,...

Call for Applications: UNITAR 2025 Entrepreneurship and Food Security Training for Young Innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon

26 May 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - Aspiring entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon are invited to apply to the UNITAR RISE LAB Igniting Youth Potential in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon through Entrepreneurship, Innovation,...

Militants gets killed in air attack in Iraq

(MENAFN) The Iraqi army reported on Thursday that 2 Islamic State militants fell to their deaths due to in an air attack in the central Iraqi area of Salahuddin. As stated by an announcement made from a media organization linked with the Iraqi...

Iraq: Restoring Livelihoods That War Left in Ruins

Livestock farmers, poultry breeders, and fish producers in Anbar governorate continue to reel from the far-reaching consequences of the 2014-2017 conflict, such as low purchasing power and lack of economic opportunities. Veterinary services are...

Arab Ministers Convene in Baghdad

(MENAFN) A high-level Arab ministerial gathering commenced in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on Thursday. The primary aim of this assembly was to lay the groundwork for the forthcoming Arab summit, scheduled to take place on May 17. The session was...

UK Special Forces Veterans Reveal Shocking War Crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Over 30 former UK Special Forces operatives have provided eyewitness testimony detailing alleged war crimes committed during missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the unlawful killings of civilians, detainees, and children. In a...

Gov. Little’s “Operation No Return” removes dozens of dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho communities

Child rapist, kidnapper, stalker, violent offenders, drug traffickers among criminals removed Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little proudly announced that his initiative, “Operation No Return,” has successfully removed dozens of highly dangerous...

Army Reserve First Sergeant, Iraq War Vet, and Local Police Officer Settles USERRA Lawsuit Against Rock Valley College

ROCKFORD, IL, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Army Reserve First Sgt. Vincent Lara, a veteran of the Iraq war and former Rock Valley College police officer, has reached a settlement in his federal lawsuit alleging...

Egypt, Iraq Presidents Firmly Oppose Palestinian Displacement

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani spoke by phone on Tuesday, firmly opposing any initiatives aimed at removing Palestinians from their homeland. A statement from the Egyptian...

Zinda Law Group Secures $15.4 Million Verdict for Iraq War Veteran Injured in Truck Accident

$15.4M was awarded to an Iraq War veteran who suffered life-altering injuries in a trucking accident. Zinda Law Group represented the plaintiff in the case. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Harris County jury...

Digital Zone Explores New Partnerships at HITEX 2025

ERBIL, IRAQ, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital Zone, Iraq’s fastest-growing digital commerce platform, participated in the 2025 edition of the Hawler International Technology Exhibition (HITEX), where more than 90 companies,...

Tactical Footwear Market Anticipated to Attain $2.9 billion By 2031, at 6.2% CAGR

By product, the boots segment held the highest share, accounting for 67.9% of the global tactical footwear market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market...

France, Iraq Hold Talks to Boost Ties, Regional Stability

(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday, kicking off a regional tour that will also take him to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In a press briefing after discussions with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein,...

Sandstorm in Iraq Leaves Thousands Hospitalized

(MENAFN) A powerful sandstorm recently struck Iraq, leading to the hospitalization of more than 3,700 individuals suffering from breathing issues, according to a statement from the Health Ministry on Tuesday. "At least 3,747 people have so far...

Turkey, Iraq Deepen Strategic Security Ties in Antalya Talks

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Sunday that the fifth gathering of the Turkey-Iraq High-Level Security Mechanism was both comprehensive and productive. Speaking to the press in the southern city of Antalya during the 4th...

DynCorp Agrees to Pay $21 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Inflated Costs on State Department Contract to Train Civilian Police Forces in Iraq

DynCorp International LLC (DynCorp) has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it knowingly submitted inflated subcontractor charges under a State Department contract to train Iraqi police forces, known as the...

Turkey Commits to Support Iraq Against Terrorism

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan recently discussed the ongoing battle against the PKK, a terrorist party responsible for over 40,000 deaths in its decades-long conflict against Turkey. Fidan emphasized the importance of collaboration...

Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts

On the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reiterates its call for stronger efforts to reduce the widespread contamination of landmines and ERWs in Iraq. These...