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Iraq, Iran Seal Border Security Agreement
(MENAFN) Iraq and Iran finalized a bilateral security pact on Monday aimed at enhancing coordination along their shared borders, officials confirmed, in a move signaling tighter defense cooperation between the two neighbors. The agreement,...

Residential Building Fire Claims Seven Lives in Baghdad
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted Wednesday morning in a residential building located in the Ur neighborhood of eastern Baghdad, resulting in the deaths of seven family members, according to a civil defense official. Civil defense teams...

Iraq Expels PMF Commanders Over Baghdad Office Attack
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday removed the heads of two brigades within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and ordered judicial proceedings against those involved in a violent assault on a government facility...

Iran, Iraq ink joint deal to enhance security coordination
(MENAFN) Iraq and Iran formalized a joint security agreement on Monday aimed at enhancing coordination along their shared borders. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani...

Heatwave, Power Overload Trigger National Blackout in Iraq
(MENAFN) A sudden failure in Iraq’s power transmission lines on Monday plunged the entire country into darkness, officials confirmed. Mohammed Nema, undersecretary for production affairs at the Electricity Ministry, reported that technical teams...

Strategic Partnership Between ZagTrader and Karmal Brokerage to Enhance Trading Capabilities in Iraq
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ZagTrader, a leading global provider of trading and investment technology solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Karmal Brokerage, a prominent Iraqi brokerage...

Over 620 Hospitalized After Chlorine Gas Leak in Iraq
(MENAFN) A chlorine gas leak in Iraq's Shiite holy city of Karbala left more than 621 people suffering from respiratory distress on Sunday, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry. In a short statement, the ministry confirmed all individuals...

Iraqi PM reassures nation's backing of Lebanon’s stability
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has reiterated Iraq’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s stability and standing by its people, according to statements released following a meeting held on Tuesday in Baghdad with Lebanese...

Iraq’s PM Vows Strong Support for Lebanon’s Security
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Tuesday reiterated his government's steadfast support for Lebanon's security and the well-being of its citizens. According to a statement from al-Sudani's media office, the remarks were...

Military Makeover with Montel® Heads to New Jersey for the Launch of Season 44, Honoring the Linn Family
Home Transformation of a Dedicated Hampton, NJ, Army Veteran and His Family. Full makeover occurring between Sept. 23rd and Sept. 30th. Reveal films Sept. 30th HAMPTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Military Makeover...

Iraqi PM, U.S. Rubio Hold Talks on Key Issues
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani engaged in a critical phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the state of bilateral ties and pressing regional developments, according to al-Sudani’s media office on...

U.S. Urges Justice Following PMF Raid on Baghdad Government Office
(MENAFN) The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has urged the Iraqi government to immediately hold accountable members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) involved in a violent assault on a government office in the capital. "We call on the Government of...

Gunfire Claims Two Lives in Baghdad Ministry Assault
(MENAFN) A federal police officer and a civilian lost their lives Sunday when armed assailants launched an attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture's office in Baghdad, according to a source from the Interior Ministry. The ministry reported...

Dwelling Fire in Iraq Leaves Four Dead
(MENAFN) A devastating fire engulfed a residential building in eastern Baghdad on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and critically injuring two more, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source told media. The blaze ignited in the...

Devastating Fire Engulfs Shopping Center in Iraq, Killing Over 60
(MENAFN) A devastating fire engulfed a shopping center in eastern Iraq on Thursday, resulting in at least 61 fatalities and prompting the rescue of dozens, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. The inferno erupted in Kut, the capital city of...

Be a Better Leader: A Situational Guide with Practical Tools to Empower Leaders at All Levels for Effective Leadership
Empowering Individuals to Lead with Purpose, Build Trust, and Foster Success in Any Environment, Regardless of Title CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leadership is not just for the privileged or the titled; it is for...

August 14th, 2025 - Virginia Takes Action in U.S. Federal Court to Guarantee Veteran Education Benefits
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

The USO Appoints Lieutenant General (retired) Michael Linnington as New Chief Executive Officer to Lead Its Next Chapter of Service and Innovation
Arlington, VA, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USO, America’s leading nonprofit supporting service members and their families, proudly announced the appointment of Lieutenant General (retired) Michael Linnington as its new Chief Executive...

Director Chris Dela Cruz Announces Premiere of ‘Tiny Hearts’ Documentary on Pediatric Heart Surgery
Tiny Hearts, the latest documentary by Chris Dela Cruz, highlights the work of Dr. William Novick and the Global Cardiac Alliance as they deliver heart surgeries to children in war-affected regions. The film records the challenges and medical...

Decorated U.S. Army Commander Joins Black Rhino Companies Board Amid Global Expansion
Black Rhino Companies adds Lt. Gen. Barbero to its board, boosting VIP security, corporate protection, executive agents & risk mitigation worldwide. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global demand for...