These geopolitical factors have made the region central to the political and economic life of Iraq. Despite this, Basra's three million residents continue to suffer from poor service provision.

In 2003, Human Rights Watch researchers traveled to southern Iraq to investigate the March ... The resulting report, Ali Hasan Al-Majid and the Basra Massacre of 1999, provides evidence that ...

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Pezeshkian, who was in the city as part of his Iraq tour, was not reportedly close to the fire. The blaze erupted in the Dakeer area of al-Ashar district in central Basra, prompting civil defence ...

Iraq has claimed that British and US warplanes have attacked Basra International Airport and other civilian and military targets. The Iraqi News Agency reported that aircraft attacked civilian and ...

Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy has returned to Basra to assess patients who have become ... via Skype when he is back in Wales. "I grew up in Iraq and will always be indebted to the people there," said ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Chinese contractor China Petroleum Engineering Co. Dubai Branch has won the bid for an engineering framework on the redevelopment of Iraq’s giant ... Itochu on 19.6%, Basra Oil Company (22.7 ...

At the opening ceremony of the tournament, light shows were presented telling the history and heritage of Basra and Iraq, in addition to mixed acts and a display of the participating nations' flags.

Basrah, Iraq - October 05, 2024 Spectators at Al-Fayhaa Stadium in Basra, Iraq, held up a large image of Hassan Nasrallah. Notable People who died in 2024 Scientists identify 'golden rule' for ...

Sunny with a high of 105 °F (40.6 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16.1 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from SE to SSE at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 74 °F (23 ...

Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to start a ferry service between Basra and Karachi to facilitate Pakistani zaireen visiting ...