Iraq PM, IHEC chief discuss preparations for Kurdistan electionsIraq PM, IHEC chief discuss preparations for Kurdistan elections

2024-04-08T17:39:18+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with the head of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) on Monday for talks on the preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region.

The meeting, which was held in Baghdad, focused on the

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Iranian MoFA affirms response to Israeli attack on Iranian consulate in DamascusIranian MoFA affirms response to Israeli attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus

2024-04-08T17:38:01+00:00

Shafaq News / Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian affirmed, on Monday, that Israel will be punished and receive the necessary response for its attack on the Iranian consulate building in Syria.

During a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Al-Muqdad,

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Iraq among top destinations of Iranian travelers on NowrozIraq among top destinations of Iranian travelers on Nowroz

2024-04-08T17:13:53+00:00

Shafaq News/ The CEO of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) on Monday said that the most popular destinations for Iranian travelers during the Nowruz holidays were Iraq, Turkey, and Dubai.

Saeed Chelandari told a press conference that "the situation was different at IKA this year.

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Iraq, Austria seek to operate direct flights in high level talksIraq, Austria seek to operate direct flights in high level talks

2024-04-08T16:25:21+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Monday said that his government seeks to establish direct flights between Iraq and Austria as a part of an agreement on aviation services.

The Prime Minister's remarks came during a meeting with the Austrian ambassador to Iraq,

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KRG announces Wednesday as first ray of Eid al-FitrKRG announces Wednesday as first ray of Eid al-Fitr

2024-04-08T16:47:30+00:00

Shafaq News/ The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that Wednesday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.

The announcement made on Monday was made after the KRG's astronomical committee confirmed that the crescent moon of

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Iraq's PM, US ambassador discuss ties, upcoming visitIraq's PM, US ambassador discuss ties, upcoming visit

2024-04-08T16:14:19+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski met for talks on the preparations for his upcoming visit to Washington, a press release by his bureau said on Monday.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in various

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