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Iraqi PM delivers farewell speech day before new cabinet’s confidence vote

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s outgoing prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, delivered his speech on Wednesday, talking about some of the successes his government achieved while he was serving as prime […] The post Iraqi PM delivers farewell speech day before new…

Chinese oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude attempts to pass Hormuz

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In a move reflecting Iraq’s efforts to continue oil exports despite security tensions in the region, tracking data showed on Wednesday that a Chinese supertanker carrying approximately […] The post Chinese oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude attempts to…

US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022

Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month...

Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace: IEA

Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to the "unprecedented" supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war...

Strong US economy’s resilience to shocks tested by Iran war

If you look at the numbers, the United States economy seems to be doing surprisingly well despite massive successive shocks from the pandemic, Ukraine war, tariffs, and now the Iran war energy crunch --... The post Strong US economy’s resilience to shocks tested by Iran war…

Jordan’s electricity supplies to Iraq rise by 13%

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) reported on Wednesday a 13 percent rise in electricity supplies to the Trebil border crossing with Iraq in the first four […]

War in Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle...

Italy’s Eni raises oil production in Iraq in 2025

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Italy-based Eni’s annual report, issued on Wednesday, revealed an increase in oil and gas production in Iraq in 2025 compared to the previous two years as part […]

For hantavirus, experts aim to inform without igniting Covid panic

Thrust back into the front line by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, infectious disease experts have to balance informing the public about its potential risks without provoking...

Vessel loaded with Iraqi crude turned back after passing Hormuz

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The US Navy turned back an oil tanker carrying around two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil shortly after it crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The development […]

Iraq National Team set for Spain training camp ahead of World Cup 2026

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq national football team is preparing to enter its training camp in Spain as part of its final preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will […]

Iraq dollar rates steady in Baghdad and Basra

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – US dollar exchange rates in Iraq showed continued volatility on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with Baghdad maintaining its position as the highest-priced market. While rates in the […]

Two-thirds of Zaidi cabinet to pass amid faction arms deadlock

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The latest political developments in Iraq indicate that U.S. conditions regarding the exclusion of armed factions from the upcoming cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi have become […] The post Two-thirds of Zaidi cabinet to pass amid…

Two-thirds of Zaidi cabinet to pass amid faction arms deadlock

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The latest political developments in Iraq indicate that U.S. conditions regarding the exclusion of armed factions from the upcoming cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi have become […] The post Two-thirds of Zaidi cabinet to pass amid…

Iraq’s football embraces Google AI

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq’s partnership with Google is considered a component of a larger initiative by Adnan Dirjal, the chairman of the football federation, to update the national team’s image […]

World Cup comes to ‘Soccer Town USA,’ but locals priced out

Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby MetLife Stadium, but sky-high ticket...

Don’t mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup

In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian... The post Don’t mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World…

Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed

Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals with an emphatic 126-97 victory...

Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe

Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a bit longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr conceded a bizarre own goal in...

Iraq secures Iran deal to resume oil shipments via Hormuz

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – To safeguard exports hampered by the regional conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, Iraq has secured an agreement with Iran to let oil tankers cross the […]

Los Angeles stadium undergoes World Cup facelift

Hundreds of corner seats have been ripped out of Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium and truckloads of freshly harvested sod were beginning the 1,200-mile journey from Washington state Tuesday as the venue puts the finishing... The post Los Angeles stadium undergoes World Cup facelift…

Google Gemini becomes AI sponsor of Iraq’s national team

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In an effort to modernize fan interaction via cutting-edge digital technologies, Google announced that its artificial intelligence platform, Google Gemini, would become the official technology sponsor and […] The post Google Gemini becomes AI sponsor…

Messi still highest-paid player in MLS

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25 million -- more than twice as much as the next-highest paid player Son...