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Iraq elections: early voting for 1.3 million citizens began on Sunday

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Iraq

Accused French IS members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say

Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment.

Iraq

Iraq's al-Nouri Mosque reopens eight years after ISIS destroyed it

The so-called Islamic State group detonated explosives at the 12th-century Mosul landmark in 2017.

Syria

US-led coalition in Syria captures senior IS group commander

The IS jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large parts of Syria and Iraq.

Lebanon

Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory

Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.

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Turkey

Turkish parliamentary committee begins work on PKK peace initiative

The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country.

Iraq

Iraqi officials try to identify 18 bodies from shopping centre fire

While the cause of Wednesday's blaze has not yet been determined, officials blamed lack of safety standards in the building for the scale of the tragedy.

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Newly opened mall in Iraq destroyed by fire, killing dozens

A massive fire at a newly opened shopping mall in Kut, Iraq, has killed dozens, with many suffocating inside, as authorities launch an investigation and declare three days of mourning.

Iraq

Fire at Iraqi shopping centre kills more than 60 and injures dozens

Over 60 people died and dozens were injured in a shopping centre blaze in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut. An investigation and legal actions are in progress.

Culture news

Ancient DNA reveals first-of-a-kind link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Sealed inside a rocky tomb for over four millennia, an Egyptian skeleton has just revealed a hidden chapter of ancient history.

Iraq

Drone attacks salvo strikes multiple oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan

Three oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan were targeted by explosive drones on Wednesday, causing material damage without casualties.

USA

World Bank approves over $1bn for projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon

The biggest amount went to Iraq, where the World Bank approved $930 million to help improve the country’s railway infrastructure, boost domestic trade and create jobs.

Culture news

Spectacular find: Monumental images of gods discovered in Nineveh

2,700 years ago, Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian empire. Researchers from the University of Heidelberg have made a spectacular discovery in the palace of King Assurbanipal. During excavations, they came across the first large-format depictions of two important Assyrian deities.

Iraq

Arab leaders reiterate push for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction.

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Nowruz festival celebrated by thousands in Kurdish region

Celebrations filled Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday as people gathered to mark Nowruz, the festival that welcomes spring and the start of a new year.

Culture news

4,000-year-old tablets found in Iraq reveal ancient red tape

Archaeologists from the British Museum and Iraq have uncovered over 200 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets at Girsu, shedding light on the earliest known empire's complex bureaucracy.

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to crack down on smuggling gangs.

Culture news

Landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration

A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS.

Iraq

Iraq’s top court freezes laws on women, detainees, and land rights

The move follows a complaint by lawmakers who argued that the voting process was unlawful.

Culture news

Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers

The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy.

Iraq

Pope Francis reveals suicide bomb plot against him in Iraq in 2021

In his upcoming autobiography, the pontiff said that two suicide bombers were killed by Iraqi police before they could carry out their planned attacks.

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