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Garmyan celebrates International Women's Day

2024-03-07T14:26:42+00:00

Shafaq News/ The independent county of Garmyan in Iraq's Kurdistan Region organized a carnival on Thursday to celebrate the International Women's Day, under the theme "Strong Karmiani Women."

The event, held in the Art Hall in Kalar, attracted a large audience of officials and the public,

Details: Category: Iraq; Published: 08 March 2024

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USD/IQD rate closes lower in Baghdad, Erbil

2024-03-07T13:40:19+00:00

Shafaq News/ The U.S. dollar (USD) exchange transactions against the Iraqi dinar (IQD) closed at a lower rate in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil today, Thursday.

Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that the USD recorded a closure rate of 150,150 IQD to 100 in al-Kifah and al-Harithiya

Details: Category: Iraq; Published: 08 March 2024

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Shafaq News correspondent excels in Karbala Journalism Award

2024-03-07T12:55:31+00:00

Shafaq News/ Khadija al-Hamdani, a correspondent for Shafaq News Agency, secured second place in the Karbala Journalism Award (reports section). The award ceremony coincided with the 118th anniversary of the founding of the Karbala Press.

Journalists and media professionals in Karbala

Details: Category: Iraq; Published: 08 March 2024

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Palestinian member in Knesset: Netanyahu's political future tied to ongoing Gaza conflict

2024-03-05T18:04:05+00:00

Shafaq News/ The Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset, Aida Touma-Suleiman, asserted on Tuesday that internal Israeli society continues to endorse the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, even among those advocating for a partial truce solely focused on securing the release of

Details: Category: Iraq; Published: 05 March 2024

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Oil Minister: Iraq anticipates self-sufficiency in oil derivatives by 2025

2024-03-05T18:47:59+00:00

Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani outlined the nation's expectations for a cessation in the import of oil derivatives and the conclusion of gas flaring within the next five years.

In a statement at the Al-Rafidain Center For Dialogue RCD Forum 2024 in Baghdad,

Details: Category: Iraq; Published: 05 March 2024

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Integrity Commission extradites ex-director who squandered billions and ruined a thriving company

2024-03-05T17:18:59+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity announced the extradition of a former director general from the Ministry of Transport for alleged misappropriation of public funds.

The commission stated that “the individual assumed control of a previously profitable company valued at 1