Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.
2025-12-27
2025-12-27
Iraq Imposes Additional Tariff on Nitrogen Imports
By John Lee. The Council of Ministers has approved the imposition of an additional 40 percent customs duty on imports of nitrogen gas from all countries. The measure is …
2025-12-27
Iraq, UN sign Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
Government of Iraq and United Nations Sign the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the Period 2025-2029 On Thursday, Iraq and the United Nations signed the…
2025-12-27
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
2025-12-27
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their 'precious' shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
2025-12-27
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402
These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
2025-12-26
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.
2025-12-26
Security forces discover Iran–Israel war rocket in central Iraq
Shafaq News – Najaf Iraqi authorities found a rocket linked to the 12 days war between Iran–Israel war in Al-Abbasiya district, Iraq’s central Najaf province, a security…
2025-12-26
Clashes erupt between Syria’s SDF and government forces in Aleppo
Shafaq News – Damascus On Tuesday, clashes erupted in northern Syria’s Aleppo between the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government forces, with both …
2025-12-26
Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?
UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.
2025-12-26
Iraq security briefing: Arrests, suicide, and drone activity
Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidents reported across Iraq on Friday, December 26, 2025. Homicide Arrest (Al-Diwaniyah) Al-Diwaniyah…
2025-12-26
Kurdistan's Peshmerga engages unidentified drone over northern Iraq
Shafaq News – Saladin Peshmerga, the armed forces of the Kurdistan Region, on Friday spotted an unknown drone flying over Tuz Khurmatu in northern Iraq and opened fire o…
2025-12-26
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union
Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.
2025-12-26
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 25th Dec 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies a…
2025-12-26
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, 'profound relief'.
2025-12-26
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities
US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
2025-12-26
The United States should strengthen its vital ally, the Peshmerga
Shafaq News - Erbil By Manish Rai* The Peshmerga, the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), constitute a highly effective and well-trained military or…
2025-12-26
Iraq begins salvage of King Faisal II yacht in Basra
Shafaq News – Basra The Iraqi General Company for Ports (GCPI) on Friday launched operations to recover the sunken yacht of King Faisal II from Al-Maqal Port in Basra, w…
2025-12-26
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels
A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that 'encourage excessive use'.
2025-12-26
French police arrest suspect after Paris metro stabbings
Shafaq News – Paris French police arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women on the Paris metro during the city’s New Year festivities, local media outlets said on…
2025-12-26
Iraq second among importers of Istanbul goods, 11-month figures show
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Istanbul Iraq ranked second among the largest importing countries of goods and commodities from Istanbul during the first 11 months of 2025, acco…
2025-12-26
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura
Washington's top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for 'advocacy of US strategic objectives'.
2025-12-26
China sanctions US firms over Taiwan weapons sales
Shafaq News – Beijing / Washington China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense-related companies and 10 senior executives a week after Washington revealed an arms sales pac…
2025-12-26
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025
Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.
2025-12-26
What’s next for the global economy in 2026?
2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
2025-12-26
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.
2025-12-26
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war
Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal.
2025-12-26
Iraq’s economy in 2025: Oil dominance and delayed reforms
Shafaq News Iraq’s economy followed a complex trajectory in 2025, marked by strong oil revenues alongside persistent structural weaknesses, uneven progress across produc…
2025-12-26
Erbil hosts Iraq’s first official off-road championship
Shafaq News – Erbil Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Friday launched Iraq’s first nationwide off-road four-wheel-drive motorsport championship. Marwan, a p…
2025-12-26
Iraq condemns deadly attack on Syrian mosque
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Damascus Iraq’s Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned the attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian city of …