After gun found in lake, French police probe link to 2012 Iraqi family murder A recently discovered Luger pistol may have been used in the mysterious 2012 killing of the al-Hilli family near the Alpine town of Chevaline in eastern France. Iraq
Iraq sentences kidnapper of US journalist Shelly Kittleson to 15 years: What to know The first sentencing in relation to Shelly Kittleson’s abduction comes as Iraq moves to rein in Iran-backed militias. Iraq
Iraq reinforces Saudi border security amid militia tensions: What to know Iraq is sending the reinforcements in response to Iran-backed militia attacks and as it looks to build security ties with Riyadh. Iraq
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Qatari PM heads for Tehran amid flurry of regional diplomacy US designates UK-based Palestine Action, two others as terror outfits; Iraq summons Iran envoy over 'Persian Gulf' post; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Exclusive Iraq's Zaidi set to make European debut with Macron in France By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Iraq's new premier meets with cabinet Iraq's new government has held its first cabinet meeting in Baghdad. Iraq
Iraq's parliament votes to approve new PM, government The Iraqi parliament gave a vote of confidence to incoming PM Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, approving his government program and his cabinet with 21 ministers. Sudani pledged to hold early elections within one year. Iraq
Iraqi parliament set to vote on new government One year after Iraq's elections, the designated prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, stands poised to form Iraq's newest government. Iraq
Despite harsh stances, Iraq's Muqtada al-Sadr still useful ally for Iran Iran sees Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as an ally worth keeping despite his harsh criticisms of Iran and its allies in Iraq. Iraq
How can Iraq help 3.5 million citizens living in urban slums? The government and parliament in Iraq are working to address the slum housing crisis, facing obstacles and wide social and political opposition. Iraq
New Iraqi president takes office, government expected next week Iraq's new president commenced his duties, and the designated prime minister will form his Cabinet next week. Iraq
Iraqi lawmakers elect Abdul Latif Rashid as new president The often-deadlocked parliament chose a veteran Kurdish politician as president, who in turn designated Muhammad Shia al-Sudani for the prime minister position. Iraq
Rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone as lawmakers gather to select Iraq's president As lawmakers were preparing to select the country's president, several rockets hit the area around the parliament building. Iraq
Iraqi parliament sets date to pick president The Iraqi parliament is set to meet Thursday to select the president and from there, form a new government. Iraq
Iraq's commitment to OPEC oil reduction won't affect exports Iraq's oil reduction per the recent OPEC+ agreement will not affect the country's revenues, according to Iraq's oil minister. Iraq
Iraq, Jordan launch electrical grid connection project Iraq and Jordan launched a project for an electrical grid connection between the two countries in order to improve Iraq's electricity situation and boost economic ties between the two countries. Iraq
Iraq situation ‘highly volatile,' envoy warns Security Council The UN’s envoy to Iraq delivered a scathing indictment of the country’s political class during today’s Security Council briefing, decrying its exposure of the population to severe risks. Iraq