Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has proposed a "6+2" format meeting bringing together Iran, Iraq, and the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to address regional developments on the side lines of the United Nations General Assembly.
A newly appointed Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani has arrived in Baghdad on Monday for his first official visit since taking office on 5th August.
Türkiye is pressing Iraq to include a clause in a new energy deal that guarantees full utilization of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which has remained idle since 2023 due to legal disputes.
Türkiye has sent a draft proposal to Iraq aiming to renew and broaden their energy agreement to include cooperation on oil, gas, petrochemicals, and electricity, according to an Iraqi oil ministry official.
A resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports is not expected in the near term, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, despite an announcement by Iraq’s federal government a day earlier stating that shipments would resume immediately.
A massive blaze at a hypermarket in al-Kut, in eastern Iraq, has left at least 60 people dead and 11 missing, raising serious questions about safety standards and emergency response preparedness in the region.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani that Ankara is committed to eradicating terrorism permanently from the region.
Two rockets struck the Kirkuk Air Base and a nearby residential neighbourhood on Monday night, Iraqi security officials said.
The World Bank has said it's approved more than $1 billion in new funding to support rebuilding efforts and infrastructure development in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
Three powerful explosions were reported early Tuesday at Al-Taji military base, about 30 kilometres north of Baghdad.
Oil prices dropped 1% on Monday after hitting five-month highs, as markets assessed the impact of U.S. strikes on Iran and potential risks to oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria, allowing trade and passenger traffic to resume in a key step toward restoring economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary evacuation of military dependents from locations across the Middle East, a U.S. defense official said Wednesday.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF)-backed project, “Strengthening Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Iraq” (SRVALI), was officially launched on the sidelines of the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
Iraq’s oil minister has voiced concerns over two major energy deals worth $110 billion signed by the Kurdistan region, stressing that such agreements should be authorized by the federal government.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved its Strategic and Capital Framework (SCF) for the next five years, demonstrating strong and continued support for Ukraine.
Iraq have appointed former Australia manager Graham Arnold as head coach ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Jordan.
As part of his official visit to Iraq, Azerbaijani FM Jeyhun Bayramov met on Wednesday with Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq, for wide-ranging discussions on bilateral relations, regional security, and post-conflict development efforts in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during his official visit to Baghdad, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has accepted an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Ankara next month. The visit will coincide with the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, which will be held in May.
A sandstorm in Najaf, Iraq, has drastically reduced visibility and disrupted daily life, causing major traffic problems and challenging both residents and authorities.
Türkiye and Iraq have once again emphasized the importance of each other's political unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.This commitment was reaffirmed in a joint statement following the conclusion of the fifth meeting of the High-Level Security Mechanism held on Sunday in Antalya, Turkey.
Iraq is set to host an Arab summit on May 17, according to Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who chaired a meeting in Baghdad to review preparations for the upcoming gathering.
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