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Captured IS militants handed over to Iraq
Arrested militants include Iraqi, foreign IS members
Iraq summons Turkish ambassador over killing of national protester
Maintaining sovereignty of Iraq, ensuring security of citizens, government’s main duty, says foreign ministry
Iraq, Iran compete over leadership of Group D in AFC Asian Cup
China, South Korea in race for top rank of Group C
We strongly support President Al-Sisi’s steps for ensuring religious freedoms: Pompeo
When America retreats, chaos follows, says US Secretary of State from Cairo
Pompeo arrives in Iraq as part of Middle East tour
US official expected to visit Cairo, after leaving Iraq, where he will give commitment to peace speech
After collapse of Soviet Union, fall of socialism, occupation of Iraq: George HW Bush dies
Youngest pilot in America, a millionaire in his 40s, then segued into politics
Egyptian-Saudi alliance for reconstruction of Libya, Iraq: Bin Mahfouz
Saudi-Egyptian Business Council calls on Egyptian government to expedite Abdullah Kaki, Abdul Rahman Sharbatly disputes
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Barham Salih elected as new president of Iraq, Abdul Mahdi as PM
Prime minister must be Shiite Arab, parliament speaker Sunni Arab, president a Kurd
Unrest intensifies in Basra; Iraqi PM says investigation will be opened
Protesters stormed Iranian consulate, attacked Basra airport with three Katyusha rockets
Iraqis protest over lack of services, increase of Iranian interventions
Abadi vows to work for enhancing public services, countering corruption
Shoukry meets Allawi after Al-Sisi, affirming Egypt’s support for new Iraqi government
Foreign minister also headed to Nouakchott to attend 31st AU summit meetings
Output from Iraq’s Siba gas field begins with 25-30m cubic feet per day
Production operations from Siba gas field in Iraq, which the General Petroleum Corporation (GPC) owns 15% of, began a few days ago. An official at the GPC told Daily News Egypt that the initial production ranges from 25-30m cubic feet of gas per day, along with some condensates produced from the field. The official pointed …
Fears of water scarcity in Iraq as Turkey fills Ilısu Dam reservoir
Turkey started constructing dam in 2006 on Tigris River as part of South-eastern Anatolian Project (GAP)
Anti-Iran Al-Sadr bloc wins parliamentary elections in Iraq
Al-Sadr himself cannot become prime minister of Iraq since he did not run in election
EgyptAir resumes flights to Erbil, Iraq
Company suspended flights to Erbil after Kurdistan independence referendum
The Iraq war fuelled the destruction of the Middle East
Fifteen years after it started, the Iraq war has nearly destroyed the country, one of the most prosperous in the Middle East, and destabilised the whole region by intensifying internecine and religious conflicts and giving rise to new and violent groups. And the human and material costs of the war keep mounting. In addition to …
Egypt to receive second oil shipments from Iraq in two weeks
Egypt will receive a second shipment of Iraqi crude oil of 2m barrels in two weeks. An official at the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) told Daily News Egypt that the agreement with the Iraqi side includes the supply of 2m barrels every two months for a year, on soft terms of payment and a …
EPROM receives two offers to operate, maintain projects in Iraq, Kuwait
Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM) received two offers to operate natural gas production and processing at Ciba field in Iraq, as well as the operation and maintenance of industrial water treatment units at Al-Zour field in Kuwait. EPROM Chairperson and CEO Amgad El-Ahmady said that the company has signed memoranda of understanding and technical …
Shoukry, Al-Abadi discuss Egypt’s contribution to Iraq reconstruction
During his participation at Munich Security Conference, Shoukry held about 20 meetings
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Egypt condemns Kabul terror attack
Al-Azhar calls for exerting greater international efforts to combat terror groups
Export Development Fund boosts shipping cost to Iraqi and Libyan markets by 50%: Kabil
This decision will increase exports to both markets by up to 25%, says minister of trade and industry
Abadi suspends operations against Peshmerga to deploy forces on Iraq’s borders
The decision comes a day after clashes between Iraqi national forces and the Peshmerga near Mosul
Egypt pulls out Arab Labour Organisation candidate in favour of Iraq
Iraq similarly pulls out its candidate for leading the UNESCO in favour of Egypt’s candidate
Egypt says Kurdistan referendum hinders anti-terrorism efforts
US, UN express regret as media highlights oil market, raising of Israeli flag
Regional threats mount as Kurdistan holds referendum
Iraq, Turkey aim at preventing Kurdistan’s oil exports
Shoukry asserts Egypt’s support for Iraq in countering terrorism
Iraqi television earlier announced the victory over IS militants in Mosul
Al-Sisi supports national reconciliation, efforts to fight terrorism in Iraq
Al-Hakeem met with Abdul Aal and agreed on boosting their parliamentary relations
Islamic State broadcasts footage of Cairo Church attacker, promises more attacks
In response to the video that promoted hostility towards Copts, an observatory affiliated with the Dar Al-Ifta warns Egyptians of “malicious IS propaganda that seeks to incite sectarian strife”
Two-state solution only possibility for Palestinians and Israelis: UN Secretary-General
António Guterres met with President Al-Sisi in Cairo and said Egypt is a central player in finding a solution to regional problems
Could Saudi challenges become Iraqi opportunities for Egypt?
In the 1970s, the alliance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was formed as a result to the countries’ mutual interests and threats. The ties between the two countries were stronger than ever, especially after Egypt had led the Arab participation in the international coalition against former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in the early 1990s, after …