WASHINGTON — With the Gaza war entering its third year, US President Donald Trump has achieved something no other world leader has been able to do: Strong-arm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into... Read more »
Shafaq News For nearly two millennia, Iraq’s Christians have been a thread in Mesopotamia’s history. From the monasteries of Nineveh to the churches of Baghdad and the mountain villages of the north,... Read more »
The hostage and ceasefire deal reached in Sharm el-Sheikh raise numerous questions about its details and timeline. Key issues, such as the release of senior terrorists and the depth of Israel’s planned... Read more »
There was an outpouring of support, gladness and hope from lawmakers on both sides of the Knesset on Thursday after US President Donald Trump overnight announced an agreement on a deal that... Read more »
World leaders on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, announced by US President Donald Trump. United Nations UN Secretary-General António Guterres applauded the deal and the diplomacy behind it,... Read more »
It may well be that the deal Israel is preparing to sign with Hamas is unavoidable. Some will hail it as a major achievement, others will point to its many flaws. But... Read more »
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the Credit Guarantee Fund to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq. The scheme is a partnership with the Ministry of... Read more »
Secretary of State Marco Rubio whispers to President Donald Trump, who is holding the note Rubio handed to him to warn of impending ceasefire deal. TEL AVIV — Israel and Hamas have... Read more »
The anticipated agreement includes an immediate ceasefire, the release of all living hostages within 72 hours, and the return of bodies within a week. It also includes the release of 250 Palestinian... Read more »
2025-10-08T21:33:21+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidents reported across Iraq on October 8, 2025. – Kidnapped Farmer Released... Read more »