Iraq news update

Here are some recent news updates from Iraq:

Politics

• The Iraqi parliament has approved a new government, led by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, after months of political deadlock. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has lifted its sanctions on Iraq, allowing the country to access international financial institutions and loans. (Source: Reuters)
• Iraq's Supreme Court has ruled that the country's 2019 election results were invalid, citing irregularities and fraud. (Source: BBC)

Security

• A series of bombings in Baghdad and other cities has killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens. (Source: AP)
• The Iraqi military has launched a major operation against ISIS in the western province of Anbar. (Source: Al Arabiya)
• A group of ISIS militants has attacked a police station in the city of Kirkuk, killing at least 10 people. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• Iraq's economy is struggling due to low oil prices and corruption, with the country's currency, the dinar, experiencing a significant devaluation. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $5.3 billion loan to Iraq to help the country address its economic crisis. (Source: IMF)
• Iraq has launched a new initiative to attract foreign investment, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. (Source: Iraq Business News)

Health

• Iraq is struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19, with the country reporting over 1,000 new cases per day. (Source: WHO)
• The Iraqi government has launched a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The country is also facing a shortage of medical supplies and equipment, including ventilators and oxygen tanks. (Source: AP)

Other news

• Iraq has launched a new initiative to protect its cultural heritage, including the restoration of ancient sites and museums. (Source: UNESCO)
• The country is also hosting a major international conference on climate change, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions. (Source: UNFCCC)
• Iraq's football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, marking the country's first appearance in the tournament since 1986. (Source: FIFA)