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Tech-free ‘cloisters’ can help young minds
The Times
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Sir, I share Niall Ferguson’s concern about the catastrophic effect of AI upon cognitive development (“AI’s great brain robbery — and how universities can fight back”, weekend essay, Jul 5). Founding, in 2007, the UK’s only screen-free school, we...
Karbala prepares advanced tech for Ashura pilgrimage
DevX
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July 8, 2025
The holy city of Karbala is gearing up for the annual Ashura pilgrimage with a host of advanced technologies. Iraq has announced full technical readiness for managing mobile communication services during the event, which is one of the largest...
‘I needed to leave Man United to grow’: Zidane Iqbal on identity, Iraq and a new start in Utrecht
The National News
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Zidane Iqbal is the Manchester-born-and-bred footballer who started out at Manchester United before moving to play first-team football for FC Utrecht in the Netherlands in 2023. Before that, he became the first British-born South Asian to play for...
ExclusiveZidane Iqbal on leaving Man United, identity, Iraq and a new start in Utrecht
The National News
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Zidane Iqbal is the Manchester-born-and-bred footballer who started out at Manchester United before moving to play first-team football for FC Utrecht in the Netherlands in 2023. Before that, he became the first British-born South Asian to play for...
Iraq bolsters air defense: Korean missiles and French radars expected soon
Shafaq News
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2025-07-05T15:46:58+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s Ministry of Defense confirmed, on Saturday, that its air defense modernization program is moving forward without delays. Tahseen Al-Khafaji, the Ministry’s...
'Planeloads of Russians' Touch Down in Iraq as Moscow Eyes Oil, Nuclear Deals
Oil Price
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July 7, 2025
The dull dirgeful drone of Russian has been gutturally resonating around various governmental departments in southern Iraq in the past few weeks, particularly since the U.S. and Israel grew tired of the game of nuclear Whac-A-Mole being played by...
Education Ministry dismisses claims of probe into Iraqi universities’ research integrity
Shafaq News
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2025-07-07T13:05:12+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – BaghdadOn Monday, Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research denied reports claiming it had formed a committee to investigate eight universities allegedly...
Iraq's construction sector eyes growth amid challenges
MEED
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July 4, 2025
The economic output of the construction industry in Iraq is projected to grow by 5.2% in real terms in 2025, driven by significant public and private sector investments in transportation, renewable energy, and tourism, according to a recent report...
Iraqis 'losing faith' in elections amid boycotts and alleged wrongdoing
The National News
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As Iraq gears up for the national elections later this year, the electoral process is becoming mired in controversy over allegations of vote buying and the use of illegally acquired political funds, as well as boycotts by some political parties....
Iraq, Bulgaria sign MoU to Boost Agricultural Cooperation
Iraq Business News
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July 4, 2025
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Bulgarian counterpart, Dr. Georgi Tahov, to strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector. The official meeting,...
Iraqi, U.S. Troops Disarm IED, Find Weapons Cache in Desert
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 02.01.2006 Courtesy Story U.S. soldiers destroyed an improvised explosive device attached to railroad tracks about 20 miles south of Baghdad Jan. 30. Elsewhere, Iraqi and U.S. soldiers yesterday discovered a large weapons...
Iraq Progress Continues, But More Work Ahead, Official Says
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.24.2003 Courtesy Story U.S. and coalition forces are "an amazing group" that is "doing a magnificent job," enduring hardships and risks as they continue to make steady progress in Iraq, a senior defense official said....
‘Silent Killer’ Gas Eliminates 12 Turkish Soldiers During Search Operations In Northern Iraq Caves
The Eurasian Times
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July 7, 2025
Turkey said on Monday that 12 soldiers had died after being exposed to methane gas during a search operation in caves in northern Iraq, increasing its previous toll of eight. The incident comes at a sensitive time, with Turkey in talks to end the...
Iraqis Strive for Progress in Economic Sphere
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.23.2003 Courtesy Story National leaders have said many times that to make progress in Iraq, three areas have to move ahead together: security, political and economic progress must go hand-in-hand. DoD highlighted...
Iraq authorities shut down news channel for covering ‘sensitive topics’
JURIST
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July 4, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Iraqi authorities Wednesday to immediately reverse the unexplained suspension of Iraq AlHadath, a privately owned news channel based in Baghdad, after a surprise government raid forced it off...
Iraq Rebuilding Progress Should Be Taken in Context, General Says
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 05.23.2007 Courtesy Story U.S.-led reconstruction efforts in Iraq are making a tangible difference on the ground, but cannot quickly undo 25 years of systemic neglect of the country’s infrastructure, the officer in charge...
Iraq Infrastructure Needs Maintenance, Operations Procedures
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 11.26.2007 Courtesy Story Establishing proper maintenance procedures and operations processes is as important as providing power plants, hospitals and other infrastructure in Iraq, a senior U.S. military engineer said...
Engineers Refurbish High-rise for 82nd Airborne Division
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 05.07.2009 Courtesy Story As coalition forces move out of Iraqi cities under the U.S.-Iraq security agreement that took effect in January, their facility requirements change. Engineers of 1st Platoon, Company A, 46th...
Iraqi militias kept quiet in the Israel-Iran war. Will it last?
The New Arab
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July 3, 2025
In Iraq, where US and Iranian interests exist in uneasy proximity, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran are often felt on the ground. During last month’s 12-day Israel-Iran war, which entailed Israeli and American strikes on Iranian...
Iraq secures Turkish water boost as drought crisis deepens
The New Arab
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July 3, 2025
The deal comes amid one of Iraq’s most severe water crises in decades. [AFP] Iraq has secured a pledge from Turkey to increase water discharges to 420 cubic metres per second in a bid to ease a worsening drought that has strained the country's...