The United States has officially opened its new consulate compound in Erbil, in what is claimed to be Washington’s commitment to long-term partnership with the Kurdistan Region while sending more troops to the semi-autonomous Iraqi territory amid long-standing calls for the expulsion of American occupation forces.

Thousands gathered in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to mark the first martyrdom anniversary of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Baghdad’s International Fair opens its doors to the fourth edition of ITEX, bringing together leading companies to explore opportunities in technology.

In Iraq, disputes over oil and revenue sharing between Baghdad and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region remain unresolved.

The International Energy Forum kicked off in the Iraqi capital, with an inaugural address by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

Workers in Baghdad are restoring an ancient rabbi's shrine as part of an initiative to preserve the cultural legacy of Iraq’s Jewish community.

Arab leaders have convened in the Iraqi capital Baghdad to take part in the 34th Arab League Summit, with the Israeli genocide against Gaza expected to be a primary focus.