Adnan Abu Zeed

Adnan Abu Zeed is an Iraqi author and journalist. He holds a degree in engineering technology from Iraq and a degree in media techniques from the Netherlands. On Twitter: @adnanabuzeed

Iraq | Nov 7, 2022

Iraqi prime minister to head Intelligence Service

New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani removed Raid Jouhi from the head of the Iraqi Intelligence Service, deciding to head the organization himself until a new head is selected.

Motorists commute near the Iraqi Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad's Green Zone on Nov. 7, 2021.

Iraq | Aug 29, 2022

Iraq issues arrest warrants for Sadrist leaders after judiciary storming

The Iraqi judiciary issued arrest warrants and travel bans against key Sadrist movement leaders amid violent political conflicts, but their enforcement could be a sensitive task.

Iraqi police are pictured standing guard at the closed gate of the government headquarters.

Iraq | Aug 11, 2022

Iraq to hold interfaith dialogue with Vatican participation

Iraq has launched a new round of interfaith dialogues in the wake of achievements related to tolerance and the recognition of others.

Pope Francis stands with Iraqi religious figures during an interfaith service.

Iraq | Jul 30, 2022

Iraq starts rebuilding Mosul airport

Determined to complete the delayed Mosul airport reconstruction project, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is granting the project special exceptions to shield it from corruption and complex administrative procedures.

A member of Iraq's Hashid Shaabi paramilitary force looks on while standing along a runway at the heavily damaged airport of the northern city of Mosul.

Iraq | Jun 25, 2022

Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak

Viral hemorrhagic fever is spread by contact with animals and can constitute a "public health emergency of international concern."

Iraq | May 19, 2022

Iraqi court annuls food security bill

There are rising concerns over food security in Iraq due to the war on Ukraine and the drought, but the agriculture and trade ministries say there is no need to be concerned over the country’s strategic food reserve stocks.

Iraq | May 11, 2022

Dust storms hit Iraqi cities as Green Belt project stalls

Desertification has hit additional land areas in Iraq, which caused more dust storms to sweep through Iraqi cities, in the absence of the Green Belt project despite the huge sums allocated for its implementation.

Iraq | Apr 28, 2022

Historic Sawa Lake disappears from Iraqi map

The Sawa Lake in Iraq has been associated with tales of history and human activity for hundreds of years, but today it has turned into just another plot of the desert that used to surround it after it has completely dried up.

A street sign for Sawa Lake is seen in Iraq's southern province of al-Muthanna, on April 19, 2022.

Iraq | Apr 6, 2022

Iraq reopens National Museum after thousands of smuggled artifacts return

The Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad regains its cultural and tourist role and reopens with new exhibition halls displaying several artifacts that have not been exhibited before.

Visitors tour Iraq's National Museum, as it reopens after a three-year closure due to political unrest and the coronavirus pandemic, Baghdad, Iraq, March 8, 2022.

Iraq | Mar 3, 2022

Iraqi federal court accused of politicization

Iraq's federal court is under scrutiny for seemingly politically influenced decisions on sensitive cases.

Adnan Abu Zeed

Iraqi prime minister to head Intelligence Service

Iraq issues arrest warrants for Sadrist leaders after judiciary storming

Iraq to hold interfaith dialogue with Vatican participation

Iraq starts rebuilding Mosul airport

Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak

Iraqi court annuls food security bill

Dust storms hit Iraqi cities as Green Belt project stalls

Historic Sawa Lake disappears from Iraqi map

Iraq reopens National Museum after thousands of smuggled artifacts return

Iraqi federal court accused of politicization

Podcasts

Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides

Adnan Abu Zeed

Iraqi prime minister to head Intelligence Service

Iraq issues arrest warrants for Sadrist leaders after judiciary storming

Iraq to hold interfaith dialogue with Vatican participation

Iraq starts rebuilding Mosul airport

Iraqi health authorities scramble to contain new animal virus outbreak

Iraqi court annuls food security bill

Dust storms hit Iraqi cities as Green Belt project stalls

Historic Sawa Lake disappears from Iraqi map

Iraq reopens National Museum after thousands of smuggled artifacts return

Iraqi federal court accused of politicization

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides