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Iraq

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.
Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.

Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq players celebrate after qualifying for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq players celebrate after qualifying for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Kevin Yakob celebrates after the match as they qualify for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Kevin Yakob celebrates after the match as they qualify for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

The US Embassy seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, in the Iraqi capital on March 17, 2026.
The US Embassy seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, in the Iraqi capital on March 17, 2026.

Archaeologists forced by Mid-East war to cut short Iraq digs

About 60 international teams that would have been working on digs in Iraq under normal circumstances have left, said a government official.
About 60 international teams that would have been working on digs in Iraq under normal circumstances have left, said a government official.

Syrian army says drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq in latest written message

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanked the Iraqi people for "their clear stance against aggression" towards the country.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanked the Iraqi people for "their clear stance against aggression" towards the country.

Baghdad orders probe after drone targets Kurdistan president’s home

US and Iraq to ‘intensify cooperation’ to prevent terrorist attacks

A fire on the grounds of the US embassy headquarters in Baghdad on March 17, after a reported drone and rocket attack. Iraq has been increasingly drawn into the US-Israeli war with Iran it had sought to avoid at all costs.
A fire on the grounds of the US embassy headquarters in Baghdad on March 17, after a reported drone and rocket attack. Iraq has been increasingly drawn into the US-Israeli war with Iran it had sought to avoid at all costs.

Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.