Baghdad iraq news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Baghdad, Iraq:
Security
- Iraqi security forces have launched a major operation to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS militants. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- A suicide bombing in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood has killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more. (Source: Reuters)
- Iraqi forces have captured several key neighborhoods in western Mosul from ISIS, according to military officials. (Source: AP)
Politics
- Iraq's parliament has approved a new government, with Adel Abdul Mahdi as the new prime minister. (Source: BBC)
- The United States has announced plans to send additional troops to Iraq to help fight ISIS. (Source: CNN)
- Iraq's president has called for the country's parliament to convene an emergency session to discuss the crisis in Mosul. (Source: Al Arabiya)
Economy
- Iraq's economy is struggling due to low oil prices and a decline in oil production. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.2 billion loan to help Iraq stabilize its economy. (Source: IMF)
- Iraq's central bank has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the Iraqi dinar, to replace the current currency. (Source: Reuters)
Humanitarian
- The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Iraq, with millions of people in need of aid. (Source: UN News)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched an appeal for funds to help support its humanitarian work in Iraq. (Source: ICRC)
- Iraq's government has announced plans to establish a new ministry for displaced persons and refugees. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Other
- The ancient city of Babylon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been damaged by ISIS militants. (Source: CNN)
- Iraq's football team has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. (Source: BBC)
- The Iraqi government has announced plans to launch a new satellite television channel to promote national unity and counter extremist propaganda. (Source: Al Arabiya)
Please note that the news articles and updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.