Shafaq News / On Friday, the Iraqi Commission of Integrity announced that it had conducted operations uncovering the "misappropriation" of over three billion dinars intended for the Agriculture Directorate in Dhi Qar and the Agricultural Equipment Company in the governorate.

The

Shafaq News / On Friday, the Iraqi National Security Service revealed that it had uncovered highly unusual methods of drug smuggling involving concealment inside walnut shells, leading to the arrest of individuals involved in this illicit operation.

The agency, in a statement released

Shafaq News/ Gold prices hit a record high on Thursday, and logged their best month in over three years, propelled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and strong safe-haven demand.

Spot gold gained 1.2% to $2,220.85 per ounce as of 1:50 p.m. EDT (1750 GMT), logging its best month since

Shafaq News/ Russia's central bank has extended restrictions on transferring funds abroad for another six months, the regulator said on Friday.

Until September 30, 2024, Russian citizens and non-residents from "friendly countries" will still be able to transfer no more than $1 million or