IRAQ: The dominant parliamentary bloc in Iraq, known as the Coordination Framework, has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s next prime minister. This decision followed weeks of internal negotiations to find a compromise candidate. Nizar Amidi officially tasked al-Zaidi with forming a government, though parliamentary approval is still uncertain as 167 votes are required. The [...]

IRAQ: Iraq is increasingly vulnerable as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies. Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have launched attacks on US targets, prompting retaliatory strikes within Iraqi territory and raising fears that the country could become a proxy battleground. At the same time, wider regional tensions—such as disruptions in the Strait of [...]

Explosions and drone activity struck Baghdad, including a fire at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center. Iraqi air defenses intercepted multiple drones, while rockets and missiles landed in different parts of the city, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. The United States Embassy in Baghdad activated its defense systems in response to the attacks. The incidents are [...]

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed militia linked to Kataib Hezbollah. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions following conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. US officials are working with Iraqi authorities to secure her release, and at least one suspect has been arrested. Kittleson, known [...]

Iraqi Christians are scaling back Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter celebrations due to security concerns linked to ongoing regional conflict. Church leaders, including the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul and the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil, have urged the faithful to focus on prayer, reflection, and solidarity with those affected by war. Public processions and [...]

A drone attack targeted the United States Embassy Baghdad early Wednesday, marking the second major strike in two days. While one drone reportedly hit near the embassy’s security perimeter, others were intercepted by defense systems. Additional rocket attacks were reported near Baghdad International Airport. These incidents come amid escalating tensions following the outbreak of [...]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt announced its willingness to support Iraq and Kuwait in resolving their maritime border dispute through dialogue and in accordance with international law. Cairo emphasized its commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, urging both nations to respect existing maritime boundary agreements. Tensions [...]

Political tensions are rising within Iraq’s Coordination Framework alliance as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, engage in a growing public dispute. The alliance, formed in 2022 to counter the movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is now experiencing internal fractures as competition increases over the next prime [...]

Cancer rates in Iraq have risen significantly in recent years, raising major public health concerns. Experts attribute the increase to environmental pollution, rapid urban overcrowding, shrinking green spaces, and the country’s high vulnerability to climate change. According to 2025 data from oncology centers, the Kurdistan Region recorded 10,500 cases, Dhi Qar 10,000 cumulative cases, [...]