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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...

From Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

AZERBAIJAN, April 7 - 07 April 2025, 18:35 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dear Mr. President. On the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency...

From Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

AZERBAIJAN, April 4 - 04 April 2025, 18:12 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan On behalf of the Kurdistan Regional Government, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and the people of...

DPS Names Iraqi Man as Featured Fugitive for April

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jassim Al-Samawi is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during April if the tip is received this month. Jassim Abdul...

In the minefields of Iraq, Noora works to restore life and hope to her homeland

Noora Murad is a deminer from Sinjar, Iraq, and has dedicated her life the dangerous, difficult and essential work of protecting civilians from the long-term hazards of anti-personnel landmines. As of the end of 2023, Iraq reported 1,194.43km² of...

War of words as Turkey-Iran tensions escalate over Syria, Iraq

After decades of managing tensions through careful balancing, Turkey and Iran now find themselves increasingly at odds following recent shifts in the regional balance of power. With Ankara emboldened and Tehran on its back foot after the fall of...

Fidan Calls for Firm Commitment to Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday emphasized the necessity of unwavering commitment to the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Speaking during a joint press briefing with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein...

Qatar, Saudi Arabia Book Place in 2026 FIFA World Cup

(MENAFN) Qatar and Saudi Arabia have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after decisive performances in the fourth round of Asia's qualifying campaign on Tuesday. Under the current format, six teams were split into two...

Inspiring change in Iraq, one girl at a time

In the lead up to International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on UN Volunteers around the globe who contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 5—gender equality. Among them are volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...

Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991

Do you have information about some events that could have led to some persons going missing or burial places from the 1990-1991 Gulf War? Did you witness any such events or have seen any place of burial? Have you heard of such events or gravesites...

Maduro says Venezuela wants peace in Caribbean

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated Wednesday that his nation seeks peace in the Caribbean, rejecting what he described as US “imperialist ambitions” that threaten regional stability, according to reports. “We do not want war in...

U.S. Military Activity Near Venezuela Threatens Peace, Maduro Says

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday denounced what he labeled as escalating “imperialist ambitions” by the United States, warning they pose a threat to peace and stability across the Caribbean and Latin America. Speaking at a...

Climate Change Drives Massive Sinkholes Throughout Middle East

(MENAFN) As climate change drives a sharp decline in rainfall throughout the Middle East, communities increasingly rely on groundwater for farming, exacerbating the formation of enormous sinkholes due to the region’s fragile soil. A joint...

Maduro says Venezuela wants peace not war in Caribbean

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated on Wednesday that his nation seeks peace in the Caribbean and rejected what he described as US “imperialist ambitions” that threaten regional stability. “We do not want war in the Caribbean or in...

Focus Iraq: SEI’s water tools and training enhance water resilience

Iraq faces significant water challenges due to its dry climate, rising temperatures and upstream water diversions, which threaten the country’s access to water. As demand increases, supply struggles to keep up, leading to significant shortages....

APIKUR Statement on Iraqi Council of Representatives Vote to Amend the Federal Budget Law

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Statement attributed to Myles B. Caggins III, spokesman, Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan: “APIKUR welcomes the Iraqi Council of Representatives Budget Law...

UNITAR Sustainable Business Development Training for Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon Entrepreneurs Kicks Off in Japan

4-5 February: Tokyo Courtesy visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Japan, visit to Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) and visit to Shibuya QWS 6 February: Hiroshima Courtesy visit to the Governor of...

Introducing Somer: The First Comprehensive Real Estate App for Iraq

Somer.iq launches as Iraq's first all-in-one real estate app, offering buyers, sellers, and agents a seamless, transparent property experience. BAGHDAD, IRAQ, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Somer, Iraq's first all-in-one real estate app,...

Keeta Wraps Up AFC Asian Qualifiers

Road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sponsorship, Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Qualification RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, successfully concluded its sponsorship...

Egyptian, Iraqi and Lebanese Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Initiatives to Address Food and Job Insecurity: UNITAR Workshop in Japan

On the final day, through a Hackathon, the participants pitched their refined business models and project ideas, drawing from the knowledge and skills gained throughout the training programme. Their self-led and self-developed enterprises and...