Pope Francis at the Franso Hariri Stadium on March 7, 2021 in Erbil, Iraq. Getty Images

Iraq says it 'will never forget' Pope Francis's visit

He was the first pontiff to set foot in the country, making a historic visit in March 2021

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Pope Francis's journeys of hope to Middle East created lasting mark

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Iraqi MPs try to keep Syrian leader out of Arab Summit

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AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

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Qatar brings together Syrian and Iraqi leaders to repair relations

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ExclusiveIraq has finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says

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Controversy in Iraq over Syrian President's invitation to Arab Summit in Baghdad

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's government is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah and other militant groups. EPA

Iraq summons Lebanese ambassador over President Aoun's remarks on PMF

Joseph Aoun said Lebanon will not emulate Iraq's integration of PMF into security forces

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A US delegation's visit to Baghdad shows Iraq is open for business

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Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

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Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

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Sandstorm leaves Iraqis choking and cities shrouded in orange haze

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Iraq declares scene of Saddam gas attack its 19th province

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'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism

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A pedestrian struggles to breathe as he walks along the side of a road through low visibility conditions due to a massive dust storm in Iraq's central city of Najaf on April 14, 2025. (Photo by Qassem al-KAABI / AFP)

Sandstorm leaves Iraqis choking and cities shrouded in orange haze

More than 1,800 people taken to hospital with breathing problems

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Iraq declares scene of Saddam gas attack its 19th province

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'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism

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How Iraq seeks to balance US and Iran ties

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Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

New foundation will lead aid distribution in Gaza, US State Department says

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President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

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Bill Gates to give away 'virtually all' his personal wealth before he dies

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

New foundation will lead aid distribution in Gaza, US State Department says

Trump promises 'very, very big' announcement before Gulf trip

Meta FTC trial: why Adam Mosseri Instagram testimony could prove pivotal

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

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