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Local police chief killed, 4 wounded in Iraq shooting

Gunmen opened fire on municipal teams during operation to remove illegal structures

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Baghdad Municipal Police chief was killed and three employees and a member of the federal forces were also wounded in a shooting.

30 people injured in massive fuel depot fire in Iraq

Firefighters battle blaze for more than four hours as fuel tanks explode in Sulaimaniyah

The fire broke out after midnight and triggered powerful explosions as tanks containing highly flammable materials, including petrol, diesel and bitumen, caught fire.

Iraq recovers millions, gold in major corruption case

Latest seizure adds to major asset recoveries linked to detained deputy oil minister

The latest seizure comprised $20.34 million, 200 million Iraqi dinars and 60kg of gold, as well as seven vehicles, according to the judiciary. It is the latest in a series of large asset recoveries since the investigation intensified.

Hidden river under Iraq desert is home to eyeless fish

Rare blind fish found in a dark underground river stretching beneath Iraq's Anbar desert

What lies beneath Iraq’s desert? A river filled with rare blind fish

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Iraq's stability

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq postponed its planned retaliation after vowing to respond

Defense Minister meets Iraqi Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief's Office Director.

Iraqi patient dies after eating kebab following surgery

The 44-year-old suffers sudden deterioration after heavy kabab meal brought by family

He was conscious and in a stable condition after the operation and was transferred to the surgical ward for recovery. The surgeon instructed the patient to consume only liquids and very light meals during the initial post-operative period.

Why this Dubai-based Iraqi dentist provides free care

Helping patients who can't afford treatment is his way of giving back to the UAE

Dr. Osama Al Hashimi, owner of Osama Al Hashimi Dental Clinic

Iraq-Turkey oil deal targets 750,000 barrels a day

Agreement sets minimum exports of 750,000 barrels a day through Ceyhan

Iraq, Turkey agree one-year oil pipeline deal targeting 750,000 barrels a day

UAE denounces drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

MoFA condemns strikes launched from Iraqi territory and pledges full solidarity

UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attacks a violation of Saudi sovereignty and security.

Entire family wiped out in three-vehicle collision

Four others were injured as preliminary investigations pointed to human error

The collision occurred on the strategic Khor Al Zubair Road, where three vehicles were involved in a violent crash.

Iraqi bank names global finance leaders to board

Region Trade Bank becomes the first in Iraq to appoint an internationally renowned board

Region Trade Bank of Iraq becomes the first Iraqi lender to appoint international experts as board members.

Billions in cash, gold found hidden in water bottles

Cash found in 9 plastic water containers, each containing about one billion Iraqi dinars

Billions of Iraqi dinars in cash and large quantities of gold concealed inside plastic containers found in Tikrit.

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