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Iraqi News is an English-language news outlet based in Iraq that covers regional and international news, including developments in Iraq's oil sector, geopolitical tensions, and global economic updates.
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Today’s stories
- Iraq corruption case targets $30 million Beverly Hills mansionThe U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize a $30 million Beverly Hills mansion linked to Iraqi Kurdish general Mansour Barzani, alleging it was funded by illicit gains from a scheme involving bribery and inflated fuel contracts during U.S. military operations in Iraq and Syria.
- Ali Al-Hamadi’s road from refugee child to Iraq World Cup starFormer Iraqi President Barham Salih and national footballer Ali Al-Hamadi discussed Al-Hamadi's journey from refugee child to World Cup player, highlighting themes of displacement and perseverance.
- Iraq begin final World Cup preparations in West VirginiaIraq's national football team has arrived in West Virginia for their final World Cup training camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following friendlies against Venezuela, Spain, and Andorra. They will play Norway in their debut match on June 16.
- A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answersFamilies of victims of last year's Air India crash in Ahmedabad gathered to mark the anniversary, still awaiting answers as authorities prepare to release an interim report on the disaster's cause.
- S. Korea’s ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incidentSouth Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea, which the court said was a pretext for his 2024 martial law declaration. The court ruled that Yoon used military powers for political gain, while Yoon's defense claimed the drone operation was a response to North Korean balloon incidents.
- Asia stocks up, oil down on Mideast deal hopesAsian stocks rose and oil prices fell as US President Trump withdrew threats of strikes against Iran, with hopes for a Mideast deal. Elon Musk's SpaceX prepared for its historic IPO.
- SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debutElon Musk's SpaceX is set to make history with the largest IPO in Wall Street's history, valuing the company at $1.8 trillion and potentially making Musk the first trillionaire.
- Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in AfricaThe Middle East war has boosted electric motorbike adoption in Kenya due to rising fuel prices, with sales increasing by 40% and companies like Spiro seeing significant growth.
- Displaced families bury Hezbollah dead in temporary gravesDisplaced families in southern Lebanon are burying Hezbollah fighters and civilians in temporary graves due to ongoing conflict with Israel, as many cannot return to their destroyed border villages.
- Iraq falls 2-0 to Venezuela in friendly clashIraq's national football team lost 2-0 to Venezuela in a friendly match in Illinois, concluding their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Aguirre says Mexico beat cramps and stage fright in World Cup openerMexico's coach Javier Aguirre said his team overcame nerves and cramps to beat South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup opener, securing three points in Group C.
- Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international careerJapan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup due to a foot injury and announced his retirement from international football. He was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino.
- Iraq to export one million bpd of oil via Kirkuk-Baniyas pipelineIraq and Syria plan to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to export one million barrels of oil per day, aiming to enhance energy ties and attract foreign investment.
- Iraqi dinar falls against US dollarThe Iraqi dinar fell against the US dollar, with exchange rates rising in Baghdad and Erbil, reaching 1,557.5 dinars per dollar in Baghdad and 1,555 dinars in Erbil, higher than the official rate of 1,300 dinars set by the Central Bank of Iraq.
- Iraq launches projects to raise oil refining capacityIraq's Ministry of Oil is implementing projects to increase refining capacity, including major refineries in Diwaniyah, Maysan, Najaf, and Anbar, and the FCC project at Basra Refinery is boosting gasoline production.