Iraq to increase electricity imports from Turkey

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In a move to enhance its energy security, Iraq plans to increase electricity imports from Turkey from the current 300 megawatts (MW) to 600 MW. This expansion is part of broader efforts to fortify the Iraq’s power infrastructure …

Spain’s Indra to assist Iraq in border security

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, stressed Friday the value of deepening collaboration with Spain-based Indra Group, a major international military, air traffic, and space firm, as well as a pioneer in information …

Iraq’s Jannat Alferdos sells its only VLCC

Uncategorized Iraq’s Jannat Alferdos Company for Oil Services has quit shipowning again.  The one-ship-strong outfit has sold a 19-year-old VLCC only months after buying it.  The ship was added for $40m when it was named Sake from Dynacom Tankers …

Iraq Weekly Roundup: 40 Killed

by Margaret Griffis Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 At least 40 people were killed and five others were wounded in recent violence. A mass grave revealed 17 bodies: Turkish operations against Kurdisan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) in Metina and the …

IBBC Conference: Iraq Prioritises Gas Investment to Boost Growth

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, highlighted the government's commitment to gas investment as a key driver for economic and industrial development at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Baghdad Conference on Monday. He …

Iraq veteran in Arizona detained by ICE agents

Source: Syrian FM to visit Iraq soon, concerns over Al-Sharaa visiting Baghdad

2025-02-17T21:46:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Syrian Foreign Minister, Assaad Al-Shibani, is scheduled to visit Iraq next week, a political source revealed on Monday, while the planned visit of Syria's transitional …

Iraq recovers 3,200 families from al-Hol camp

The Iraqi Ministry of Migration announced the return of 3,200 Iraqi families from the al-Hol camp in Syria after conducting security checks on its members, indicating that all returning children hold Iraqi nationality. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s …

Iraq discovers 20 ancient artifacts in Dhi Qar

2025-02-17T15:23:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ 20 ancient artifacts were discovered in the northern part of Dhi Qar, Iraq, the province’s Police Command announced on Monday. The 20 artifacts, dating back to ancient historical …

Iraq, Britain sign deal to localize gunboat industry

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In a step that enhances the country’s defense capabilities, Iraq’s Defense Industries Commission (DIC) revealed on Sunday that it signed a cooperation agreement with Britain to localize gunboat and maritime services in Iraq. …