Second suspect arrested inSecond suspect arrested in

2024-04-05T15:15:13+00:00

Shafaq News/ A security source reported on Friday that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of billions of dinars in compensation funds from the Diyala local government.

The move comes just hours after a first suspect was apprehended.

The source told Shafaq News

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UN Human Rights Council demands halt in arms sales to IsraelUN Human Rights Council demands halt in arms sales to Israel

2024-04-05T15:01:59+00:00

Shafaq News/ The UN Human Rights Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for a cessation of all arms sales to Israel, citing concerns about "genocide" in the Gaza conflict that has claimed over 33,000 lives.

The resolution, endorsed by 28 of the council's 47 member states with six

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Kirkuk residents commemorate Jerusalem Day with march and demonstrationsKirkuk residents commemorate Jerusalem Day with march and demonstrations

2024-04-05T14:15:46+00:00

Shafaq News/ Dozens of residents gathered in Martyrs' Square in central Kirkuk on Friday to mark Jerusalem Day, observed on the last Friday of Ramadan each year.

The commemorative march included participants from Kirkuk's community and a force of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF.)

Accor

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Arrest made in connection with newArrest made in connection with new

2024-04-05T13:23:39+00:00

Shafaq News / A source close to the local government in Diyala revealed, on Friday, the arrest of one of the perpetrators of the recent "theft of the century," with seven safes containing money and antiquities found in his possession.

Local officials estimate the embezzled amount to be

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Baghdad prepares for anticipated Erdogan visit amidst ongoing violations and thorny PKK fileBaghdad prepares for anticipated Erdogan visit amidst ongoing violations and thorny PKK file

Shafaq News / Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is slated to visit Iraq this April, with discussions centered around various topics, notably the establishment of a safe zone between Iraq and Turkiye.

Turkish sources have confirmed Erdogan’s visit to Baghdad on April 22, marking his first visit in twelve years.

The visit, actively prepared for

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Kata'ib Hezbollah considers opening a new front in Jordan: Washington InstituteKata'ib Hezbollah considers opening a new front in Jordan: Washington Institute

2024-04-05T13:06:10+00:00

Shafaq News/ With Nujaba seemingly leading on Israel strikes, Kataib Hezbollah is signaling its intended leadership of "destabilizing activities" in Jordan, a brief by analysis by the Washington Institute suggested.

On April 1, Abu Ali al-Askari, security chief for the Iran-backed Kataib

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