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Environment
UN Assembly Discusses COP30 Priorities, Iraq Demands Climate Justice
The United Nations General Assembly held an open discussion session chaired by its President, Mr. Philemon Yang, to review the priorities and preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The session was attended by Mr. Andrés Correia, the President-designate of COP30, who outlined the conference’s logistical plans and…
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Culture
The Art of Iraqi Carpet Making
The art of sejadeh, or carpet weaving in Iraq dates back centuries, to the time of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. Carpet weaving is a centuries-old tradition across the Middle East and Central Asia, with each country taking influence from the next. In Iraq, some of the most renowned rug-producing…
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Health
Central Child Hospital Treats 124 Premature Babies in February
The premature ward at the Central Child Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, under the Karkh Health Department, provided lifesaving care to 124 premature babies in February 2025, ensuring critical medical support from the first hours of birth. Premature babies often face serious health risks, including respiratory distress, congenital jaundice, lung complications,…
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International Relations
Iraq’s Largest Trading Partner: China Reaches $55B Trade
The Chinese Embassy in Iraq has announced that trade exchange between the two nations has exceeded $55 billion annually, highlighting the strength of their economic relations and deepening strategic partnership. China remains Iraq’s largest trading partner, with Iraqi oil exports playing a central role in bilateral trade. In return, China…
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Conferences and Events
Iraq to Host 34th Arab Summit in May 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, chaired the twelfth preparatory meeting for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. During the meeting, Mr. Fuad Hussein announced that May 17th, 2025, would be the official date for the summit, following his recent discussions in Cairo. The committee…
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Environment
New Sustainable Forest to Transform Baghdad’s Landscape
The Baghdad Secretariat has officially commenced the first phase of the Sustainable Baghdad Forests project, set to become Iraq’s largest urban forest. Spanning 12 million square metres on the site of Al-Rasheed Camp, the ambitious initiative will feature over one million trees, transforming the area into a vast green space.…
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Transport
Baghdad International Airport Revamp in Full Swing
Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, continues his field visits to Baghdad International Airport to directly monitor ongoing rehabilitation and development projects led by the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management. The projects are progressing as part of Iraq’s preparations to host the Arab Summit in Baghdad…
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Energy
Iraq’s Oil Minister Hosts German Delegation to Boost Energy Sector Cooperation
On Monday 4th March, Engineer Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Suad, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, met with a German delegation consisting of representatives from the German Embassy in Baghdad, the German Chamber of Commerce, and several companies specialising in both the oil and non-oil sectors. The…
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Diplomacy
PM Al-Sudani Welcomes Serbian Ambassador Branislav Žeželj
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani today welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Iraq, His Excellency Branislav Žeželj, at his official office in Baghdad. At the outset of the meeting, Ambassador Žeželj conveyed an official invitation from the President of Serbia for Prime Minister Al-Sudani to visit Belgrade.…
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Announcement
Announcement: Partnership between Global LTV and IINA
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA) is pleased to announce a strategic media exchange collaboration with Global LTV (globalltv.tv), a leading international media network. This partnership aims to enhance news coverage, promote cultural exchange, and provide audiences with a broader perspective on global and regional affairs. Through this collaboration, IINA…
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