Israel, hit hard by Iran, to resume war against the Islamic nation soon as tensions simmer; Trump’s role crucial

Israel is widely expected to enter into another armed conflict with Iran before the end of the year, potentially as soon as late August, according to analysts following the region closely. Iran, anticipating a renewed Israeli offensive, appears...

Viking-Age hoard reveals trade between England and the Islamic World

A Viking-Age silver hoard unearthed in Bedale, North Yorkshire, is providing new insights into wealth and trading links between England and the Islamic World. First discovered in 2012 by a metal detectorist in a North Yorkshire field, the hoard...

Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage

Electricity supply returned to all Iraq's provinces on Tuesday, a government official told AFP, expecting the grid's full recovery within a day after a nationwide power outage. Electricity shortages are a frequent complaint in Iraq, suffering from...

Muslim Migrants Found NOT GUILTY of Attempted “Honor Killing” Despite Being Caught on Tape Violently Assaulting Daughter Allegedly For Not Wanting to Marry Older Muslim Man (VIDEO)

Credit: Court TV screenshot A stunning verdict was reached earlier this week in the case of two Muslim immigrants living in Washington State who stood accused of one of the most unimaginable crimes. As Fox 13 reported, both the mother and father...

Tehran-Baghdad security accord provides basis for sustainable security in region: Iran’s top official

Larijani, who is in Iraq, called for further promotion of economic, social, and political cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, emphasizing that such progress in mutual ties hinges on the establishment of sustainable security. “The security...

Christianity in Iraq: faith reborn

In various churches across Iraq, more than 1,000 children received their First Holy Communion with many in places where the memory of martyrdom still burns. For example, the Syriac Catholic Church of Our Lady of Salvation, which was the site of a...

Iran-Iraq security pact lays foundation for lasting regional security: Larijani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has praised the security agreement signed earlier this week between Tehran and Baghdad, saying it lays the foundation for sustainable security in West Asia. Larijani, who is in...

UK under Siege: 11 incidents exposing alarming Islamisation threat from 2000-2025

The period between 2000 and 2025 has witnessed a concerning and undeniable trend towards the Islamization of the UK, a shift that has sparked significant debate and alarm among those committed to preserving traditional British values and societal...

Beyond Entertainment: Are modern anime and cartoons rewiring Iraqi children’s minds?

Shafaq News Modern anime and children’s cartoons are no longer just light entertainment in Iraq’s homes and schools. Teachers, researchers, and child-rights advocates warn that high-energy plots, aggressive themes, and hours of unsupervised...

Iranian dissident, pro-Israel activist survives violent attack at London rally for Israeli hostages

Iranian dissident Niyak Ghorbani being assaulted at a pro-Israeli rally in London (Photo: Screenshot) Iranian dissident and pro-Israel activist, Niyak Ghorbani, was attacked at a rally to highlight the plight of Israeli hostages in London on...

Record heat triggers nationwide power outage in Iraq

Power was out on Monday across Iraq as scorching summer temperatures pushed demand on the electricity grid to unprecedented levels, authorities said. The outage comes amid a heatwave that Iraqi meteorological services expect to last more than a...

Iran’s top security official heads to Iraq, Lebanon amid plans to disarm its proxy Hezbollah

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani looks on as Iraq's National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji and Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, sign documents in Baghdad, Iraq, August 11, 2025. (Photo: Iraqi Prime...

Iran’s oil sector: Strategic presence, diminished influence

Iran’s sway in the oil market is fading as global supply chains diversify and new producers emerge, with China buying most of its exports at a discount. Isfahan, Iran: The Isfahan Refinery is one of the largest refineries in Iran. © Getty Images...

Making the German State See the “Full Truth” of Violence Against Iraqi Yezidis

Credit: The Voice of Ezidis for Truth of Genocide Camp Poster saying “Stop Ezdi Genocide” standing in front of the Reichstag ISIS’s attacks on the Shingal mountains in 2014, which resulted in the death of an estimated 10,000 Yezidis and the...

Islamic Republic’s defense shake-up: Tehran revives council not seen since Iran-Iraq War - analysis

Iran’s defense chief in Iraq to discuss an ‘important security agreement’

BAGHDAD (AP) — The head of Iran’s top defense body visited Iraq Monday to discuss a security agreement between the two countries, described as important, though details remain scant. Iraq, which has managed to stay on the sidelines as military...

Curator Nada Shabout Traces the Enduring Legacy of the Baghdad Modern Art Group

Dr. Nada Shabout is an expert in modern Arab art. Photo: Ahna Hubnik Led by artists Jawad Selim and Shakir Hassan Al Said, the Baghdad Modern Art Group sprang up in the roaring art scene and political ebullience of 1950s Iraq. Through painting,...

Business InsightsLibya opens its oil fields and the world is taking notice

The fourth-largest country in Africa, the continent’s second-biggest oil producer, has been terra incognita for the petroleum industry for a decade and a half. Since Libya’s 2011 revolution, its oil output has oscillated wildly, and volatile,...

Larijani signs new security agreement in Iraq before heading to Lebanon

THERAN – In his first major trip since being appointed Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larjani met with top officials in Iraq on Monday to address pressing bilateral and regional security issues. The next stop on...

UKEF commits £803mln to Middle East projects in 2024-25, anchored by Saudi, Iraqi deals

UK Export Finance (UKEF) significantly ramped up its presence in the Middle East in 2024–25, delivering £803 million in regional support across sectors from leisure and tourism to critical infrastructure and emergency services, according to its...