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Iraq coronavirus update: 1,173 Covid-19 cases, 587,676 in total reported

The Iraqi Health Ministry reported on Wednesday 1,173 new coronavirus cases, raising the nationwide tally to 587,676

Iraq bans travel to 8 countries as coronavirus cases reach 586,503

The Iraqi authorities have taken several restrictive measures, including a travel ban to eight countries where the new strain of coronavirus has spread

Iraq devalues its currency by 20% against the dollar as oil hits profits

The central bank reduced the official rate to 1,450 dinar per dollar, the first devaluation since 2003. That's from about 1,190 previously. Dollars will be resold to local banks at 1,460 dinar apiece

Iraq devalues dinar to lower budget inflation as oil prices squeeze revenue

The devaluation decision came as a preemptive move to prevent "draining Iraq's foreign reserves" and help government to secure public servants' salaries, the bank said

Rocket attack causes large fire at an oil refinery in northern Iraq

A rocket attack in northern Iraq caused a large fire to break out at an oil refinery, briefly halting operations, the country's Oil Ministry said

Iraq to build 7,000 schools to curb shortage of educational institutes

The Iraqi government has announced that it plans to build 7,000 schools as part of its efforts to fill the shortage of educational institutes in the country

Iraq coronavirus update: 1,766 new Covid cases, 535,321 in total reported

The Iraqi Health Ministry reported on Sunday 1,766 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the nationwide infections to 535,321

Donald Trump to order US troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq by Jan 15

The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half to 2,500 by Jan 15

Gunmen kill at least 11 in attack on Iraqi army post in Baghdad: Report

The Iraqi military said in a statement that a "terrorist group" of four elements attacked a post of a government-backed Sunni militiamen

Iran records its worst daily Covid-19 death toll; Iraq's tally over 460,000

Iran on Wednesday said 415 people died in the past 24 hours due to Covid-19.

Iraq flags oil project delays, sees recovery next year: Minister

"I think quarter two, 2021 will be more attractive to every aspect of our business," Ihsan Abdul Jabbar told the CWC Iraq Petroleum conference

Six missiles intercepted targeting Irbil Airport in northern Iraq

At least six missiles targeting Irbil international airport in northern Iraq were intercepted Wednesday evening, as tensions between Washington and Baghdad mounted over a spate of rocket attacks

Iraq hopes US 'reconsiders' embassy closure in Baghdad, warns of danger

Iraq's foreign minister on Wednesday said his country hopes the US will reconsider its decision to close its diplomatic mission in Baghdad

Iraqi PM confirms US may close embassy in Baghdad if shelling continues

Earlier, Al-Kadhimi ordered an immediate investigation into a missile attack on Baghdad airport, which claimed the lives of at least five citizens

Kuwaiti ruler Emir Sheikh Sabah, who stood for Arab unity, dies at 91

In a Middle East replete with elderly rulers, Sheikh Sabah stood out for his efforts at pushing for diplomacy to resolve a bitter dispute between Qatar and other Arab nations

Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fears of military action

Any move by the United States to scale down its diplomatic presence in a country where it has up to 5,000 troops would be widely seen in the region as an escalation of its confrontation with Iran

US troops in Afghanistan, Iraq to be reduced to 4,000 and 2,000 soon: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq would soon be reduced to about 4,000 and 2,000, respectively

Iraq's health ministry allows easing of coronavirus restrictions

Iraqi health authorities have decided to ease the restrictions imposed across the country to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus

Fully committed to OPEC+ oil cuts, not seeking any exemptions, says Iraq

Earlier on Wednesday, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar was quoted as saying that he has spoken about the exemption to key OPEC oil ministers in three separate meetings

Iraq seeks exemption from OPEC deal curbing oil production in Q1 2021

Abdul Jabbar said last month that Iraq would cut its oil production by an additional 400,000 bpd in August and September to compensate for its overproduction in the three previous months