CBI: Iraq sees drop in foreign assets, domestic debt

2025-05-10T22:38:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Iraq's Central Bank (CBI) reported a decline in net foreign assets and a slight decrease in domestic public debt for January 2025, according to new financial data released on …

'Everyone must believe' - Arnold on Iraq World Cup bid

Arnold eager to steer Iraq to 2026 FIFA World Cup

Graham Arnold is confident he can help Iraq qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time in 40 years after he was appointed as the country's national coach on Friday. Asked whether Iraq can make the cut for the 2026 tournament which will be co- …

Iraq’s 4th Arab summit tests diplomatic comeback

2025-05-10T21:41:29+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Baghdad is set to host its fifth Arab League summit on May 17, 2025—marking a fresh bid to reclaim its place as a regional convener after decades of war, isolation, and political …

Why Trump is now deporting Iraq War veteran with American father who held green card for years

An Iraq war veteran who has lived in the United States for nearly 30 years could be deported in a matter of months because he's a former drug kingpin.  Marlon Parris, who has been in ICE custody since January, was born in Trinidad and Tobago before he …

Iraq hails India-Pakistan ceasefire

2025-05-10T19:29:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraq’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a constructive step that reflects both countries' commitment to …

Iraq addresses viral prison video: Old footage, new allegations

2025-05-10T14:50:41+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraq’s Justice Ministry dismissed viral footage showing inmate abuse inside Baghdad’s al-Taji prison as “outdated.” “Disciplinary and legal measures were taken against …

Iraq's CF to discuss Iran visit, Arab Summit

2025-05-10T18:00:49+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Leaders of Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, will hold a key meeting on May 12, a source within the alliance told Shafaq …

How Pope Leo XIV was elected: Iraq’s Cardinal Sako shares details

2025-05-10T18:41:55+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News / On Saturday, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, shared details from the secretive Vatican meetings that preceded the election of Pope Leo XIV, …

Arab Cup: Tunisia’s Junior Handball Team Draws with Iraq

Tunisia’s national junior handball team (players born in 2004) ended in a 28–28 draw against Iraq on Saturday, in a placement match for 5th to 9th position at the Arab Nations Cup, currently taking place in Kuwait from May 5 to 11. It is worth recalling …