Sharp Losses for U.S. Stocks as Dow Jones Drops Over 1,000 Points
U.S. stocks plummeted again on Monday after another negative trading week on Wall Street, amid a lack of progress in global trade talks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,173 points, or 3%, by 5:28 PM GMT. The S&P 500 fell by 3.14%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 3.41%. Tesla’s stock decreased by 7.3%, […]
YouTuber’s Forbidden Island Adventure Leads to Imprisonment After Meeting Isolated Tribe
India Extends Detention of American YouTuber Mikhailo Viktorovich Polyakov Arrested Since March India has extended the detention of 24-year-old American YouTuber Mikhailo Viktorovich Polyakov, who was arrested after visiting the forbidden North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean in an attempt to contact the isolated Sentinalese tribe. According to the police, Mikhailo Viktorovich Polyakov will […]
Coordination Framework Confirms Elections Will Be Held on Time and Announces Participation with Multiple Lists
The Coordination Framework held its regular meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Hadi al-Ameri’s office, where it confirmed that the elections will take place on the scheduled date, November 11, 2025. In a statement issued by its media office, which was received by “Baghdad Today,” the Coordination Framework emphasized its commitment to holding the […]
A Quantum Leap in Iraq’s Energy Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Project Led by Raban Al-Safina Group
In an ambitious move that reflects Iraq’s commitment to strengthening energy security and developing its infrastructure, Ruban Al-Safina Group is implementing a strategic and integrated project in Maysan Governorate. This project combines engineering innovation and smart technologies, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s gas and energy industries. The project, which spans […]
Baghdad Bans Armed Displays During the Arab Summit: Minister Reviews the Plan
Baghdad Bans Armed Displays During the Arab Summit: Minister Reviews Security Plan The Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, has directed the securing of the areas where the Arab Summit will take place in Baghdad, with a ban on armed displays and facilitating the movement of vehicles, during his review of the security plan for […]
Russia Sets Its “Essential” Condition for Resolving the “Ukraine War” Issue
Russia Sets “Essential” Condition for Resolving the “Ukraine War” Issue On Monday, Russia announced that international recognition of its annexation of five Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, is an “essential” condition for any potential peace talks. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an interview with the Brazilian newspaper O Globo that “international recognition of Russia’s […]
Medicine: A Journey of Challenge and Responsibility – An Inspirational Interview with Dr. Abdul Jabbar Hamed and Professor David Claiborne
In a world where medical advancements are accelerating, the medical profession remains one of the noblest and most complex fields, where human responsibility meets daily scientific challenges. In a new podcast with an engaging and purposeful conversational tone, Dr. Abdul Jabbar Hamed, a prominent name in the Arab medical field, and Professor David Claiborne, a […]
College of Health Care Technologies at the American University of Baghdad: An Academic Vision for a Promising Medical Future
In a Special Radio Interview: Dean Outlines Ambitions and Innovation at the American University of Baghdad’s College of Health Care Technologies In a special radio segment aired on the American University of Baghdad’s radio station, Dr. Allal Ouhatit, Dean of the College of Health Care Technologies, shared the college’s ambitious vision and innovative spirit, positioning […]
Cabinet Decisions from the 14th Regular Session Held on April 8, 2025
Iraqi Cabinet Approves Maritime Agreement with Russia and Sets Parliamentary Election Date During its 14th regular session held on April 8, 2025, the Iraqi Council of Ministers issued the following decisions: The Cabinet Affairs and Committees Department clarified that the decision also included authorizing the Director General of the General Company for Land Transport to […]
Official Holiday on Thursday in Observance of International Workers’ Day
It has been decided to suspend official working hours on Thursday, May 1, 2025, across all ministries and government institutions in observance of International Workers’ Day. This decision is based on the provisions of Article (1/First/K) of the Official Holidays Law No. (12 of 2024).
