Asia Iraq Prime Minister al-Kadhimi, visiting Washington, signed an agreement with US President Joe Biden ending the combat mission in the country by the end of this year, through a gradual reduction in military personnel
Asia Iraq Several citizens are still missing after a fire at a hypermarket in Kut in eastern Iraq left at least 61 dead, while were rescued among the ones in the building at the time the fire started; the venue was brand new, inaugurated a few days before
Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
Asia Iraq The Iraqi Chamber of Commerce has received the prestigious award for “Best Performing National Committee” in the world from the International Chamber of Commerce; the honor was bestowed during the ICC Annual Week held in Paris on 17-20 June 2025
Asia Iraq Iraq achieved self-sufficiency in wheat crops - the declaration of the Minister of Trade, Al-Ghurairy, cited by the Iraqi News Agency INA, took place during his field visit to the Anbar province to check the purchase procedure from farmers