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Published on Apr 15, 2025

Iraq in the grip of a sandstorm: airports paralyzed, flights suspended

The sandstorm is expected to gradually ease throughout today, on Tuesday, April 15 A violent sandstorm hit central and southern Iraq yesterday, causing severe disruption to the population and paralyzing air traffic in several regions. According to the …

Source: AvioNews - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Severe sandstorms engulf southern Iraq

Source: Townsville Bulletin - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

No Budget, No Answers: Iraq’s 2025 financial plan still missing

2025-04-15T14:15:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government has yet to submit the 2025 budget tables to parliament, prompting criticism from the Parliamentary Finance Committee, which described the delay on Tuesday as “ …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Iraq's PMF Law: Delays are injustice

2025-04-15T15:06:32+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ A long-delayed vote on service and retirement rights for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) prompted renewed calls for action on Tuesday, as the Parliamentary Security and …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Thousands struggling to breathe in Iraq sandstorm

A heavy sandstorm blanketed parts of Iraq in dust on Monday, leaving thousands with breathing problems and closing down airports. People wore face masks to protect themselves as a thick orange haze settled over central and southern Iraq, reducing …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Iraq fires head soccer coach Jesus Casas over what it says are contract breaches

Iraq announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Jesus Casas with just two games remaining in Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In a statement, the Iraq Football Association said that the decision was due to a “serious breach of contractual …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Iraq labels Türkiye ‘key partner’ for regional stability efforts

Iraq on Tuesday called Türkiye “an important partner” in efforts to facilitate regional stability as the Middle East grapples with the aftermath of the Syrian revolution, and Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. “Türkiye and Iraq are working to …

Source: Sabah - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Bataineh: Phase Two of the Jordan-Iraq Power Grid Connection Nearing Completion

The Director General of the National Electric Power Company, Dr. Sufian Al-Bataineh, announced on Tuesday that work on Phase Two of the Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project is nearing completion.اضافة اعلان In a press statement, he expected the …

Source: Jordan News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Why thousands are suffering from respiratory problems in Iraq"

Hospitals in southern Iraq are overwhelmed by patients complaining of respiratory problems due to the sandstorm. In Najaf province, over 250 people were hospitalized, while Diwaniyah received at least 322 patients, including children. Dhi Qar and Basra …

Source: NewsBytes - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

2nd phase of Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project in final stages – official

AMMAN — Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) Sofian Bataineh announced Tuesday that work on the second phase of the Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project has nearly reached its final stages. In a press statement, …

Source: The Jordan Times - Pro-Government