https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-losses-mount-on-Dollar-strengthShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-20T06:16:19.000000ZGold losses mount on Dollar strength2026-04-20T06:16:19.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776662603289.webpGold losses mount on Dollar strengthhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-hangs-two-men-convicted-of-spying-for-IsraelShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-20T05:45:28.000000ZIran hangs two men convicted of spying for Israel2026-04-20T05:45:28.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776663425424.webpIran hangs two men convicted of spying for Israelhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-prices-climb-following-renewed-US-Iran-frictionShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-20T05:14:15.000000ZOil prices climb following renewed US-Iran friction2026-04-20T05:14:15.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776661814687.webpOil prices climb following renewed US-Iran 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moment2026-04-19T19:41:27.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776614265684.webpNetanyahu warns Iran war could resume at any momenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-targets-unemployment-reduction-via-farm-industry-pushShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T18:36:51.000000ZIraq targets unemployment reduction via farm, industry push2026-04-19T18:36:51.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776623789101.webpIraq targets unemployment reduction via farm, industry pushhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-Envoy-heads-to-Pakistan-for-Iran-talks-as-Trump-warns-of-escalationShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T17:48:23.000000ZUS Envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks as Trump warns of escalation2026-04-19T17:48:23.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776608038246.webpUS Envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks as Trump warns of escalationhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Coordination-Framework-faces-critical-72-hours-to-name-Iraq-PMShafaaq 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Basra2026-04-19T12:25:04.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776597913945.webpSix ISIS operatives detained in pre-emptive raid in Iraq’s Basrahttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Turkiye-backs-US-Iran-deal-push-as-breakthrough-seen-in-talksShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T12:00:54.000000ZTurkiye backs US–Iran deal push as breakthrough seen in talks2026-04-19T12:00:54.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776595792279.webpTurkiye backs US–Iran deal push as breakthrough seen in talkshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Man-arrested-after-shooting-at-Kurdish-flag-in-northeastern-SyriaShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T11:32:59.000000ZMan arrested after shooting at Kurdish flag in northeastern Syria2026-04-19T11:32:59.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776598004725.webpMan arrested after shooting at Kurdish flag in northeastern Syriahttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-aide-warns-against-stalling-in-Iraq-s-PM-nomination-processShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T11:00:18.000000ZAl-Maliki aide warns against stalling in Iraq’s PM nomination process2026-04-19T11:00:18.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776592830996.webpAl-Maliki aide warns against stalling in Iraq’s PM nomination processhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Iraq-loses-590M-to-fake-food-ration-recipientsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T10:31:43.000000ZIraq loses $590M to fake food ration recipients2026-04-19T10:31:43.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776594581459.webpIraq loses $590M to fake food ration recipientshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israeli-explosions-rock-Lebanese-villages-despite-temporary-ceasefireShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T09:50:23.000000ZIsraeli explosions rock Lebanese villages despite temporary ceasefire2026-04-19T09:50:23.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1727097886895.jpegIsraeli explosions rock Lebanese villages despite temporary ceasefirehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Iraq-s-Najaf-Libraries-resurrecting-history-from-the-ashesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T09:15:10.000000ZIraq’s Najaf: Libraries resurrecting history from the ashes2026-04-19T09:15:10.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776589704374.webpIraq’s Najaf: Libraries resurrecting history from the asheshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-rise-in-Baghdad-stabilize-in-Erbil-2-2Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T08:35:06.000000ZGold prices rise in Baghdad, stabilize in Erbil2026-04-19T08:35:06.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776585695122.webpGold prices rise in Baghdad, stabilize in Erbilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-rises-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-8Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T08:02:07.000000ZDollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-19T08:02:07.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776584443536.webpDollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-champions-nuclear-autonomyShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T07:41:37.000000ZIran champions nuclear autonomy2026-04-19T07:41:37.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776582554793.webpIran champions nuclear autonomyhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/EIA-Iraq-s-oil-exports-to-US-dip-over-the-week-0-2Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T06:59:06.000000ZEIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US dip over the week2026-04-19T06:59:06.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776580479971.webpEIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US dip over the weekhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-and-Israel-ready-new-Iran-offensiveShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T06:15:08.000000ZUS and Israel ready new Iran offensive2026-04-19T06:15:08.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776577118311.webpUS and Israel ready new Iran offensivehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Trump-pursues-Iran-nuclear-breakthroughShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-19T05:33:45.000000ZTrump pursues Iran nuclear breakthrough2026-04-19T05:33:45.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776574255951.webpTrump pursues Iran nuclear breakthroughhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Baghdad-plants-60K-trees-targets-300K-in-spring-campaignShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T23:00:22.000000ZBaghdad plants 60K trees, targets 300K in spring campaign2026-04-18T23:00:22.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776534083246.webpBaghdad plants 60K trees, targets 300K in spring campaignhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Iraqi-Airways-restarts-Basra-flights-after-40-day-shutdownShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T22:30:17.000000ZIraqi Airways restarts Basra flights after 40-day shutdown2026-04-18T22:30:17.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776547837505.webpIraqi Airways restarts Basra flights after 40-day shutdownhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-patrols-enforce-blockade-on-Iran-as-Hormuz-tensions-riseShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T21:54:55.000000ZUS patrols ‘enforce’ blockade on Iran as Hormuz tensions rise2026-04-18T21:54:55.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1774879082956.webpUS patrols ‘enforce’ blockade on Iran as Hormuz tensions risehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Kataib-Hezbollah-ties-Iraq-PM-to-Al-Maliki-or-Al-Sudani-blocsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T21:48:55.000000ZKataib Hezbollah ties Iraq PM to Al-Maliki or Al-Sudani blocs2026-04-18T21:48:55.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776548821723.webpKataib Hezbollah ties Iraq PM to Al-Maliki or Al-Sudani blocshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Opinion-Washington-pursues-regional-de-escalation-through-fragile-frameworksShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T21:19:59.000000ZOpinion: Washington pursues regional de-escalation through fragile frameworks2026-04-18T21:19:59.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1738958255468.pngOpinion: Washington pursues regional de-escalation through fragile frameworkshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-warns-of-response-to-Israel-violations-outlines-five-truce-conditionsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T20:29:46.000000ZHezbollah warns of response to Israel violations, outlines five truce conditions2026-04-18T20:29:46.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776536569705.webpHezbollah warns of response to Israel violations, outlines five truce conditionshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/IRGC-confirms-Hormuz-closure-warns-shipsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T19:45:58.000000ZIRGC confirms Hormuz closure, warns ships2026-04-18T19:45:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776258356876.webpIRGC confirms Hormuz closure, warns shipshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/KDP-boycotts-Iraqi-parliament-sessions-over-constitutional-violationsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T19:00:13.000000ZKDP boycotts Iraqi parliament sessions over “constitutional violations”2026-04-18T19:00:13.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776538594748.webpKDP boycotts Iraqi parliament sessions over “constitutional violations”https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/ISIS-claims-attacks-in-Syria-s-Raqqa-and-Deir-ez-ZorShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T18:40:46.000000ZISIS claims attacks in Syria’s Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor2026-04-18T18:40:46.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776529816123.webpISIS claims attacks in Syria’s Raqqa and Deir ez-Zorhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/IRGC-claims-drone-strike-on-opposition-sites-in-Kurdistan-RegionShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T18:05:24.000000ZIRGC claims drone strike on opposition sites in Kurdistan Region2026-04-18T18:05:24.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776530791578.webpIRGC claims drone strike on opposition sites in Kurdistan Regionhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-attacks-ships-re-closes-Strait-of-HormuzShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T17:10:33.000000ZIran attacks ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuz2026-04-18T17:10:33.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776525507725.webpIran attacks ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Source-Qaani-meets-Iraqi-factions-in-Baghdad-as-PM-talks-stallShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T16:32:25.000000ZSource: Qaani meets Iraqi factions in Baghdad as PM talks stall2026-04-18T16:32:25.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776526351699.webpSource: Qaani meets Iraqi factions in Baghdad as PM talks stallhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-CF-postpones-meeting-to-nominate-PMShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T16:21:49.000000ZIraq’s CF postpones meeting to nominate PM2026-04-18T16:21:49.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776529270372.webpIraq’s CF postpones meeting to nominate PMhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-refutes-French-blame-for-fatal-UNIFIL-ambush-in-southern-LebanonShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T16:02:10.000000ZHezbollah refutes French blame for fatal UNIFIL ambush in southern Lebanon2026-04-18T16:02:10.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776523683563.webpHezbollah refutes French blame for fatal UNIFIL ambush in southern Lebanonhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/President-Barzani-backs-Ammar-Al-Hakim-after-Al-Hikma-re-electionShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T15:43:58.000000ZPresident Barzani backs Ammar Al-Hakim after Al-Hikma re-election2026-04-18T15:43:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776525540611.webpPresident Barzani backs Ammar Al-Hakim after Al-Hikma re-electionhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-industrial-output-trails-imports-despite-1-200-projectsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T15:22:12.000000ZIraq's industrial output trails imports despite 1,200 projects2026-04-18T15:22:12.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776503512829.webpIraq's industrial output trails imports despite 1,200 projectshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/President-Barzani-at-ADF2026-Bolsters-Ankara-Erbil-cooperationShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T15:04:57.000000ZPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Bolsters Ankara-Erbil cooperation2026-04-18T15:04:57.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776522613248.webpPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Bolsters Ankara-Erbil cooperationhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Lebanon-condemns-killing-of-a-UNIFIL-French-soldierShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T14:11:45.000000ZLebanon condemns killing of a UNIFIL French soldier2026-04-18T14:11:45.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1739873288659.jpgLebanon condemns killing of a UNIFIL French soldierhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-rises-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-0-9Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T14:00:33.000000ZDollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-18T14:00:33.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776520200613.webpDollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/President-Barzani-at-ADF2026-Pushes-regional-stability-in-talks-with-Arab-League-chiefShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T13:42:50.000000ZPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Pushes regional stability in talks with Arab League chief2026-04-18T13:42:50.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776518274726.webpPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Pushes regional stability in talks with Arab League chiefhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-official-says-Iran-imposed-ceasefire-rejects-direct-negotiations-with-IsraelShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T13:25:37.000000ZHezbollah official says Iran imposed ceasefire, rejects direct negotiations with Israel2026-04-18T13:25:37.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776513490351.webpHezbollah official says Iran imposed ceasefire, rejects direct negotiations with Israelhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/France-blames-Hezbollah-for-deadly-UNIFIL-attack-in-Lebanon-calls-for-accountabilityShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T13:07:47.000000ZFrance blames Hezbollah for deadly UNIFIL attack in Lebanon, calls for accountability2026-04-18T13:07:47.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776515959284.webpFrance blames Hezbollah for deadly UNIFIL attack in Lebanon, calls for accountabilityhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-carrier-Gerald-R-Ford-enters-Red-Sea-amid-Hormuz-tensionsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T12:52:44.000000ZUS carrier Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea amid Hormuz tensions2026-04-18T12:52:44.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776510966525.webpUS carrier Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea amid Hormuz tensionshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israeli-military-reports-strikes-near-the-southern-Lebanon-yellow-lineShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T12:31:31.000000ZIsraeli military reports strikes near the southern Lebanon “yellow line”2026-04-18T12:31:31.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776510990238.webpIsraeli military reports strikes near the southern Lebanon “yellow line”https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Khamenei-Iran-s-navy-poised-to-inflict-fresh-defeatsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T12:20:52.000000ZKhamenei: Iran’s navy poised to inflict fresh defeats2026-04-18T12:20:52.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776509972405.webpKhamenei: Iran’s navy poised to inflict fresh defeatshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/IRGC-intercepts-Iraqi-oil-tanker-in-Hormuz-as-ships-forced-backShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T11:57:50.000000ZIRGC intercepts Iraqi oil tanker in Hormuz as ships forced back2026-04-18T11:57:50.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776510243298.webpIRGC intercepts Iraqi oil tanker in Hormuz as ships forced backhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-disputes-Trump-claims-on-nuclear-settlementShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T11:38:34.000000ZIran disputes Trump claims on nuclear settlement2026-04-18T11:38:34.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776505299838.webpIran disputes Trump claims on nuclear settlementhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/CF-may-delay-key-meeting-on-the-prime-minister-nomineeShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T11:16:59.000000ZCF may delay key meeting on the prime minister nominee2026-04-18T11:16:59.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776510829327.webpCF may delay key meeting on the prime minister nomineehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-Iran-negotiations-hit-roadblocks-over-nuclear-enrichmentShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T10:53:58.000000ZUS-Iran negotiations hit roadblocks over nuclear enrichment2026-04-18T10:53:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776502883983.webpUS-Iran negotiations hit roadblocks over nuclear enrichmenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-climb-in-Baghdad-dip-in-ErbilShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T10:20:17.000000ZGold prices climb in Baghdad, dip in Erbil2026-04-18T10:20:17.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776503258255.webpGold prices climb in Baghdad, dip in Erbilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Barzani-at-ADF2026-Talks-with-Turkiye-center-on-security-and-stabilityShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T09:45:04.000000ZPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Talks with Turkiye center on security and stability2026-04-18T09:45:04.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776502334482.webpPresident Barzani at ADF2026: Talks with Turkiye center on security and stabilityhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-announces-renewed-closure-of-Strait-of-HormuzShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T09:25:14.000000ZIran announces renewed closure of Strait of Hormuz2026-04-18T09:25:14.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776500622956.webpIran announces renewed closure of Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Regional-conflict-strains-Iraq-s-credit-standingShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T09:11:51.000000ZRegional conflict strains Iraq’s credit standing2026-04-18T09:11:51.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776503287684.webpRegional conflict strains Iraq’s credit standinghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/PM-Barzani-demands-security-measures-following-deadly-Erbil-strikesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T08:43:38.000000ZPM Barzani demands security measures following deadly Erbil strikes2026-04-18T08:43:38.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776499448711.webpPM Barzani demands security measures following deadly Erbil strikeshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-reopens-parts-of-airspace-resumes-flights-in-phasesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T08:21:41.000000ZIran reopens parts of airspace, resumes flights in phases2026-04-18T08:21:41.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776494746607.webpIran reopens parts of airspace, resumes flights in phaseshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-drops-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-9Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T08:11:45.000000ZDollar drops in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-18T08:11:45.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776499829437.webpDollar drops in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-Strategic-military-might-remains-unusedShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T08:04:56.000000ZIran: Strategic military might remains unused2026-04-18T08:04:56.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776496049450.webpIran: Strategic military might remains unusedhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-post-weekly-gains-as-global-oil-prices-declineShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T07:33:22.000000ZBasrah crudes post weekly gains as global oil prices decline2026-04-18T07:33:22.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1774845690602.webpBasrah crudes post weekly gains as global oil prices declinehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Tankers-resume-Hormuz-transit-after-Iran-reopeningShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T06:50:53.000000ZTankers resume Hormuz transit after Iran reopening2026-04-18T06:50:53.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1774879082956.webpTankers resume Hormuz transit after Iran reopeninghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-keeps-curbs-on-Hormuz-shipping-despite-ceasefireShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T06:15:05.000000ZIran keeps curbs on Hormuz shipping despite ceasefire2026-04-18T06:15:05.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775628593764.webpIran keeps curbs on Hormuz shipping despite ceasefirehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Opinion-KDP-PUK-and-the-fracturing-of-Kurdish-political-partnership-in-IraqShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-18T05:24:55.000000ZOpinion: KDP, PUK, and the fracturing of Kurdish political partnership in Iraq2026-04-18T05:24:55.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776489696741.webpOpinion: KDP, PUK, and the fracturing of Kurdish political partnership in Iraqhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-US-to-control-Iranian-nuclear-materials-under-proposed-dealShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T23:00:36.000000ZTrump: US to control Iranian nuclear materials under proposed deal2026-04-17T23:00:36.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776455341291.webpTrump: US to control Iranian nuclear materials under proposed dealhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-resumes-oil-loading-at-BasraShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T22:20:47.000000ZIraq resumes oil loading at Basra2026-04-17T22:20:47.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776451520490.webpIraq resumes oil loading at Basrahttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/us-urges-Iraq-to-dismantle-Iran-aligned-factionsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T21:43:43.000000ZUS urges Iraq to dismantle Iran-aligned factions2026-04-17T21:43:43.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776457612161.webpUS urges Iraq to dismantle Iran-aligned factionshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/US-sanctions-Iraqi-factions-leaders-over-attacks-on-American-interestsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T20:45:38.000000ZUS sanctions Iraqi factions’ leaders over attacks on American interests2026-04-17T20:45:38.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776452802405.webpUS sanctions Iraqi factions’ leaders over attacks on American interestshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-maintains-Iran-naval-blockade-19-ships-turn-backShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T20:12:19.000000ZUS maintains Iran naval blockade, 19 ships turn back2026-04-17T20:12:19.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776456534256.webpUS maintains Iran naval blockade, 19 ships turn backhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-Iran-tensions-and-Hormuz-security-shape-regional-outlookShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T19:49:19.000000ZUS-Iran tensions and Hormuz security shape regional outlook2026-04-17T19:49:19.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776445653803.webpUS-Iran tensions and Hormuz security shape regional outlookhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Al-Sulaymaniyah-Health-authorities-investigate-private-hospital-over-death-of-Iranian-opposition-fighterShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T19:13:43.000000ZAl-Sulaymaniyah: Health authorities investigate private hospital over death of Iranian opposition fighter2026-04-17T19:13:43.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776437684902.webpAl-Sulaymaniyah: Health authorities investigate private hospital over death of Iranian opposition fighterhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-gains-ground-in-Iraq-PM-race-ahead-of-key-bloc-meetingShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T18:35:52.000000ZAl-Maliki gains ground in Iraq PM race ahead of key bloc meeting2026-04-17T18:35:52.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776446481611.webpAl-Maliki gains ground in Iraq PM race ahead of key bloc meetinghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Trump-Iran-to-suspend-nuclear-program-as-ceasefire-deal-nearsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T17:58:35.000000ZTrump: Iran to suspend nuclear program as ceasefire deal nears2026-04-17T17:58:35.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775219415775.webpTrump: Iran to suspend nuclear program as ceasefire deal nearshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Protest-under-Law-and-Dignity-slogan-launched-in-Damascus-tensions-eruptShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T17:28:58.000000ZProtest under “Law and Dignity” slogan in Damascus, tensions erupt2026-04-17T17:28:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776435582905.webpProtest under “Law and Dignity” slogan in Damascus, tensions erupthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-draws-Yellow-Line-in-Lebanon-bars-return-to-55-villagesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T17:06:00.000000ZIsrael draws "Yellow Line" in Lebanon, bars return to 55 villages2026-04-17T17:06:00.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776440853308.webpIsrael draws "Yellow Line" in Lebanon, bars return to 55 villageshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-declines-on-hopes-of-de-escalation-after-Hormuz-reopeningShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T16:29:54.000000ZDollar declines on hopes of de-escalation after Hormuz reopening2026-04-17T16:29:54.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1719733005597.jpegDollar declines on hopes of de-escalation after Hormuz reopeninghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Drone-missile-attacks-on-Iranian-opposition-sites-in-Erbil-kill-3-peopleShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T16:22:17.000000ZDrone, missile attacks on Iranian opposition sites in Erbil kill 3 people2026-04-17T16:22:17.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776442928945.webpDrone, missile attacks on Iranian opposition sites in Erbil kill 3 peoplehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Netanyahu-War-on-Hezbollah-not-over-peace-with-Lebanon-long-roadShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T16:09:06.000000ZNetanyahu: War on Hezbollah not over, peace with Lebanon long road2026-04-17T16:09:06.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776434946874.webpNetanyahu: War on Hezbollah not over, peace with Lebanon long roadhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-drops-13-as-Iran-reopens-Strait-of-HormuzShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T15:58:20.000000ZOil drops 13% as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz2026-04-17T15:58:20.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1720762815879.jpegOil drops 13% as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-affiliated-bloc-warns-against-10-day-Lebanon-ceasefire-termsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T15:50:01.000000ZHezbollah warns against 10-day Lebanon ceasefire terms2026-04-17T15:50:01.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776436256791.webpHezbollah warns against 10-day Lebanon ceasefire termshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-Israel-PROHIBITED-from-hitting-Lebanon-no-cash-in-Iran-dealShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T14:52:55.000000ZTrump: Israel PROHIBITED from hitting Lebanon, no cash in Iran deal2026-04-17T14:52:55.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775335890219.webpTrump: Israel PROHIBITED from hitting Lebanon, no cash in Iran dealhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/US-maintains-Hormuz-blockade-despite-Iran-reopening-shippingShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T14:51:43.000000ZUS maintains Hormuz blockade despite Iran reopening shipping2026-04-17T14:51:43.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776435186989.webpUS maintains Hormuz blockade despite Iran reopening shippinghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-reopens-commercial-Hormuz-shipping-after-Israel-Lebanon-ceasefireShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T14:25:02.000000ZIran reopens commercial Hormuz shipping after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire2026-04-17T14:25:02.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775107623837.webpIran reopens commercial Hormuz shipping after Israel-Lebanon ceasefirehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/First-oil-tanker-reaches-Basra-as-Iran-reopens-HormuzShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T14:07:28.000000ZFirst oil tanker reaches Basra as Iran reopens Hormuz2026-04-17T14:07:28.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776432167739.webpFirst oil tanker reaches Basra as Iran reopens Hormuzhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/UN-Women-reports-38K-women-and-girls-killed-in-Gaza-warShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T13:45:41.000000ZUN Women reports 38K+ women and girls killed in Gaza war2026-04-17T13:45:41.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1776431606945.webpUN Women reports 38K+ women and girls killed in Gaza warhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-says-Hezbollah-ceasefire-temporary-no-withdrawalShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-17T13:15:13.000000ZIsrael says Hezbollah ceasefire temporary, no withdrawal2026-04-17T13:15:13.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1774609811258.webpIsrael says Hezbollah ceasefire temporary, no withdrawal