Iraq's qualification for the World Cup is a remarkable tale of overcoming immense challenges, including war, travel disruptions, and personal obstacles for players and coach Graham Arnold.
Iraq qualifies for the World Cup finals after 40 years, overcoming logistical challenges due to the Middle East war, and faces a tough group with France, Senegal, and Norway, drawing inspiration from past successes like the 2007 Asian Cup win.
Dozens of Palestinians evacuated to Iraq for medical treatment are now stranded, with their travel documents confiscated by Iraqi authorities. They are unable to return home to Gaza or see their families, facing dire conditions and bureaucratic neglect.
A 15-year-old girl, Kawthar Bashar al-Husayjawi, was allegedly murdered by her family in Baghdad for refusing a marriage proposal. Her family reportedly celebrated her death, and authorities are accused of corruption and downplaying the incident as an 'honor' killing.
Em resposta a ameaças de Donald Trump, o Irã arma a população com fuzis Kalashnikov, ensinando civis, inclusive crianças, a manuseá-los. A estratégia visa criar resistência em caso de invasão.
Baghdad's Karkh anti-crime directorate arrested suspects in a brutal murder case where a citizen was shot over 10 times in the head following a minor dispute over the falling of the suspects' father's "agal" (headband). The suspects attempted to flee across multiple provinces but were apprehended after an intelligence effort.
Iraq's "Coordination Framework" faces deep divisions following the formation of Ali Al-Zaydi's government, with factions clashing over ministerial appointments. Meanwhile, Syrian farmers protest low wheat prices set by the government, and Iraq's Foreign Ministry expresses concern over drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, originating from Iraq.
The US has suspended dollar banknote deliveries to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs to pressure Baghdad to disband pro-Iranian militias. The Treasury Department blocked approximately $500 million in transfers from Federal Reserve Bank of New York accounts, representing proceeds from Iraqi oil sales. This is the second batch of cash suspended since US military operations against Iran began. Washington also froze funding for Iraqi military and counterterrorism training programs.
Iran has reportedly sent dozens of oil-laden tankers to sea in anticipation of a potential US blockade, making them difficult to track and ensuring supplies to partners for approximately 80 days.
