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A family fell into a river in Baghdad

A family fell into a river in Baghdad

Young men rescued a family after their vehicle fell into a river in the Al-Yusufiyah area of the capital, Baghdad.
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The delay of the brick and palm tree project in Basra

Five years of procrastination in the Touba and Nakheel oil extraction project in Basra Governorate.
Residents of the Touba and Nakheelah areas called on the oil refinery to complete the project, which has been delayed for several years and was supposed to be completed more than two years ago. They called on the Prime Minister to follow up on the Basra projects that the governorate's office referred directly to companies that had won several projects but were unable to complete all of their work. They pointed out that the company had won more than twenty projects in Basra, in addition to projects in the capital, Baghdad, which had caused its work to be delayed.
Basra residents called on the Integrity Commission and parliamentary committees to open an investigation into the direct referrals file and the increase in project costs, despite the fact that the referral amounts are imaginary.
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Closure of 6 pharmacies and 3 violating laboratories

The Basra Health Department closed 6 pharmacies for committing violations, including the injecting of needles inside the pharmacy. It also closed two fake clinics, three illegal laboratories, and an ultrasound from different areas in northern Basra.
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A police detachment assaulted a worker who ate a falafel wrap in public during Ramadan.

Kuwaiti fishermen near the breakwater of the Grand Faw Port.

Iraqi fishermen in Iraqi territorial waters are suffering from violations and attacks by the Kuwaiti Coast Guard. At the same time, a video has emerged showing Kuwaiti fishermen fishing near the breakwater of the Grand Faw Port. This has sparked criticism of the authorities for not holding Kuwaiti fishermen accountable for the violations, in addition to their failure to protect Iraqi fishermen from Kuwaiti violations.
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Ramadan lanterns - trending on social media

The Ramadan lantern project is the subject of ridicule on social media, amid calls for a transparent investigation into the project.
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Corruption worth 4 trillion and 500 billion?

A corruption deal worth 4.5 trillion riyals, in addition to fictitious lands, was accumulated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
MP Amir Al-Maamouri revealed the largest corruption deal in the Ministry of Agriculture, which involved adding fictitious lands to the state budget, costing between 250 and 300 billion riyals annually.
Al-Maamouri said that the Ministry of Agriculture is adding fictitious lands to its agricultural plan, while those lands are desert lands. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Water Resources with official documents that were sent to the Federal Integrity Commission for investigation and holding those involved accountable.
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Al-Furaiji raises the ribbon when Asaad Al-Eidani enters. What does he mean?

Basra Provincial Council member Aqeel Al-Furaiji raises the ribbon during the entry of Governor Asaad Al-Eidani, his sons and his guest, MP Dhurgham Al-Maliki.
I wonder what he means? And who is the message to, Al-Eidani or Al-Maliki?
Or for the sons of Al-Eidani who accompany their father on most official occasions?
Or is it just normal chaotic behavior?
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Is the intervention of the head of the security committee of the Basra Council in the investigation a violation of the law?

Legal experts have criticized the head of the Basra Provincial Council's Security Committee, Aqil al-Furaiji, for interfering in the secret investigation of arrested drug dealers, noting that al-Furaiji's role is supervisory and he cannot attend investigations with the accused, especially in the drug case.
Legal experts said that this case must be handled with complete independence and confidentiality by competent investigative officers to ensure integrity, calling on Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari to issue directives to prevent such interference.
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Activists staged a protest in front of Basra Provincial Council to demand that it activate its role and hold accountable the dismissal of directors who failed to perform their duties.
During a press conference, they called on the provincial council to hold accountable and dismiss the Director of Basra Health and the Chairman of the Investment Authority, and to perform their oversight and legislative role to ensure that citizens' demands and rights are met.
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Livestock destruction in Basra.

Who protects livestock in Basra? Livestock owners: The veterinary hospital in Basra is in hibernation and there are demands to dismiss its director, Riyadh Muhammad. #XPRESS

Al-Eidani's government remains silent on the pollution of northern Basra's waters.

Water pollution is becoming more severe in areas north of Basra Governorate as a result of heavy sewage being discharged into the Euphrates River.
Citizens expressed surprise at the lack of interest shown by Asaad Al-Eidani's government in the districts and regions of northern Basra, despite the fact that the pollution is causing an increase in the incidence of diseases, particularly chronic ones, among the population.
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Al-Sudani agrees to grant Kuwaiti fans a free visa.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has agreed to grant Kuwaiti fans free entry visas to Iraq to attend their match against the Iraqi national team next Thursday in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which will be held in Basra Governorate.
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Iraq vs. Kuwait match in Basra on March 20

The Iraqi national team is holding its first training session in Basra, preparing for its matches against Kuwait and Palestine in the crucial Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Iraqi national team will face Kuwait and Palestine in the seventh and eighth rounds of the qualifiers. The team will play the Blues in Basra on March 20, then face Palestine in Amman on March 25.

The Iraqi national team will hold an evening training session today at the Sports City's training centers. Training will begin at a very low pace, gradually increasing in the coming days leading up to the match against Kuwait, ensuring the team is fully prepared.


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Mines and war remnants threaten the lives of Basra residents.

Four children were killed and seriously injured when a landmine exploded while they were playing football in Abu Al-Khaseeb district, south of Basra.

Investigations

Ramadan lanterns in Basra

Poverty in Iraq

Majid Al-Ruwaimi is the commander of the Peace Brigades in Basra.

Politics, Security and Economy

MP reveals corruption in the model cemetery.

Member of Basra Provincial Council, chairs four committees in Basra Provincial Council.

Miscellaneous

Basra Health Department employees: Our department refuses to deal with TBI regarding home loans. What is the solution?

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Basra Health Department employees: Our department refuses to deal with TBI regarding home loans. What is the solution?

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Basra Health Department employees: Our department refuses to deal with TBI regarding home loans. What is the solution?

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Basra Health Department employees: Our department refuses to deal with TBI regarding home loans. What is the solution?

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Basra Health Department employees: Our department refuses to deal with TBI regarding home loans. What is the solution?

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Basri complains of "service neglect" in the Hamdan areas of Abu Al-Khaseeb. Appeals.

Investigations

Basra launches the third flower exhibition in Khatwa courtyard and Imam Ali Mosque in Al-Zubair district.

Following the assault on Basra referee Hussein Falah, the Football Association imposes strict penalties on Karbala Club.

Politics, Security and Economy

The Communications and Media Commission announces the ban on broadcasting the series "Muawiyah" on MBC Arabia.

The closing ceremony of the fourth art exhibition held by the Association of Fine Artists in Mesa

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