Maturing bull market faces some early tests to begin 2026
Bull markets are almost never cut short by geopolitical flareups, in case anyone is wondering. More often they…
These 2025 archaeological discoveries reshaped what we know about the Bible
The biblical archaeology discoveries in 2025 paint a vivid picture of a rich, interconnected world whose traces echo…
After Iraq legalizes child marriage, Baghdad bridal market booms as young girls sold to older men
Iraq’s decision to introduce the Ja’fari law in January means that girls can be married based on perceived…
Islamic State group and other extremists are turning to AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant…
EBRD announces first investment in Iraq
The EBRD launches its first investment in IraqUS$ 100 million trade finance extended to National Bank of IraqFinancing…
Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (November 26 – December 3, 2025)
Ali Larijani (snn.ir, November 28, 2025)Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon (snn.ir, November 29, 2025)Ali-Akbar Velayati (Tasnim, November 26, 2025)The…
Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani
TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has…
Turnout for early voting in Iraq’s parliamentary elections surpasses 82%
An Iraqi electoral employee checks a soldier’s ID card at a polling station, during a special voting day…
Iraq elections: early voting for security personnel and displaced people began on Sunday
By Sertac Aktan with AP Published on 09/11/2025 – 16:18 GMT+1 Ahead of this week’s parliamentary election in Iraq, members of…
New Documentary Asks: Was Israel Behind the 1951 Baghdad Synagogue Bombing?
On January 4, 1951, a loud explosion devastated the Masouda Shem-Tov synagogue in the heart of Baghdad. “The…
Europeans to press for seat on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ – POLITICO
London, Paris and Berlin are all expected to play a key role in ensuring that Middle Eastern powers…
bne IntelliNews – Scandal erupts in Iraq over HIV infected blood transfusions to children
A four-year-old girl has died from AIDS-related complications after allegedly receiving contaminated blood at a medical facility in…