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The body of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani was found in an apartment in Beirut four days after he went missing, according to Iraqi and Lebanese security information. Iraq's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Reda al-Husseini, said the Lebanese judiciary has opened an investigation into his killing. Sky News Arabia, citing a Lebanese security source, reported that a ransom demand was behind his abduction.
Security sources in Iraq's Kurdistan Region said production at the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah province has stopped after an attack by an explosive-laden drone on Sunday evening. The sources reported no casualties. An Iraqi security source told RT Arabic the field was targeted by drones, and no party has been identified as responsible in the available reports.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss expanding economic and security cooperation. Oil topped the agenda, in particular exporting Iraqi crude through the Baniyas route at a capacity of up to 2 million barrels per day. RT Arabic said the talks brought back to the fore the project to revive the Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline, which leads to Baniyas port on the Mediterranean.
The Iraq Football Association announced on Monday that Australian coach Graham Arnold will stay in charge of the national team. The federation said the decision is meant to ensure the best possible preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup, due to be held in Saudi Arabia early next year. According to CNN Arabic, the federation published the decision on its Facebook page following the Gulf Cup 27 tournament.
Iraq's ambassador to Moscow, Abdul Karim Mustafa, said Baghdad is examining the best ways to engage with Russian oil companies. His remarks come as those companies remain under US and European sanctions.
Oman secured a spot in the Gulf Cup 27 semifinals after finishing level with Iraq on points, goal difference and fair play at the end of the group stage in Saudi Arabia. Tournament organizers resolved the tie through a draw following an emergency meeting, with Saudi Arabia also advancing at the expense of Kuwait.
Iraq's transport ministry said Iraqi Airways will resume flights to Iran in October after securing a special US exemption, following a suspension imposed under sanctions on Iranian carriers. The announcement coincided with fresh US Treasury sanctions on ten individuals and entities accused of supplying Iran's defense ministry with weapons and components.
Iraqi government spokesman Hayder al-Abboudi announced an understanding reached with Washington to continue cash dollar shipments to Iraq. He said a new shipment is expected to arrive soon.
Iraq's national team defeated Kuwait 3-2 on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in the ninth added minute, in the second round of Group A at the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) in Jeddah. Other reports noted a scuffle broke out between players from both sides during the match at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.
Iraq and Oman played out a 1-1 draw in their opening Gulf Cup 27 match on Wednesday, as both sides shared the points in Group A. In the group's other fixture, host Saudi Arabia beat Kuwait 1-0 in Jeddah via an own goal by Yousef Al-Hoqan, moving to the top of the standings.
Iraq and Turkey announced in a joint statement on Wednesday an agreement to extend full Iraqi state authority over Sinjar in the north and end the presence of banned foreign armed groups there. Other reports indicate the deal also covers the gradual handover of the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp in Nineveh to the federal government under an agreed timeline.
أظهرت تقارير حديثة أن التحول العالمي التدريجي بعيداً عن الاعتماد على النفط قد يضع دولاً منتجة مثل الجزائر والعراق في مواجهة مخاطر اقتصادية كبيرة. وحذرت هذه التقارير من أن غياب الاستعداد الكافي لهذا التحول قد يؤدي إلى أزمات مالية واضطرابات سياسية واجتماعية، بما في ذلك موجات هجرة ونزاعات محتملة.
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