Assyrians celebrate Babylonian New YearAssyrians celebrate Babylonian New Year

2024-04-01T11:49:17+00:00

Shafaq News/Assyrians іn Dohuk celebrated the Babylonian New Year "Akitu" оn Monday with the participation оf the Iraqi Christian community іn America, Europe, and Australia.

Our correspondent reported that the celebration began with a jubilant procession that started from the Mar Gorgis

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Gold surges in baghdad, holds in ErbilGold surges in baghdad, holds in Erbil

2024-04-01T10:46:50+00:00

Shafaq News / Gold prices rose in Baghdad on Monday, while they remained stable in Erbil.

Our correspondent reported that gold prices in Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 467,000 IQD per mithqal (equals to five grams) of 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and E

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Iraq's top court rejects lawsuit seeking to annul parliament sessionIraq's top court rejects lawsuit seeking to annul parliament session

2024-04-01T10:42:52+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraq's Supreme Federal Court on Monday rejected a lawsuit seeking to annul a parliamentary session that was held to elect a new speaker, a move that has been met with controversy.

A court source told Shafaq News agency that the lawsuit, filed by lawmakers Haybat al-Halboosi

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Iraq among Arab states most vulnerable to water scarcity by 2050: reportIraq among Arab states most vulnerable to water scarcity by 2050: report

2024-04-01T10:04:48+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraq is one of the Arab states most at risk of water scarcity by 2050, according to a report on global water development released on Monday.

The report, published by UNESCO on behalf of the UN-Water, found that 25 countries are currently experiencing extremely high annual

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Iraq completes drilling​ 52 oil wells​ іn the first quarter​ оf 2024Iraq completes drilling​ 52 oil wells​ іn the first quarter​ оf 2024

2024-04-01T10:22:45+00:00

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Drilling Company announced оn Monday the completion оf drilling and development оf 52 oil wells during the current year's first quarter.

The General Manager оf the company, Khalid Hamza Abbas, said іn a statement that "the technical and engineering teams оf the co

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Taqaddum renews support for Shaalan Al-Karim as Speaker of Iraqi ParliamentTaqaddum renews support for Shaalan Al-Karim as Speaker of Iraqi Parliament

2024-04-01T09:56:03+00:00

Shafaq News / The Taqaddum Parliamentary Bloc renewed its commitment on Monday to nominate Shaalan Al-Karim for the position of Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, indicating that this decision will be finalized after Eid al-Fitr.

Member of the bloc Burhan Nasser told Shafaq News Agency,

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