Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi The Independent UK · May 14
Iraq's foreign minister calls for disarmament of 'PKK elements' in the north Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has praised a Kurdish separatist group's decision to withdraw fighters from northern Iraq and Turkey The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Greek carrier Aegean Airways set to fly direct to Baghdad in European first Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis confirmed that the inaugural flight to Iraq's capital would take place on 16 December. Euronews · Oct 30, 2025
Arab League calls for funds to rebuild Gaza at summit in Baghdad The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025
Turkish Ministers In Baghdad Talks Ahead Of Erdogan Visit A high-ranking Turkish delegation held talks in Baghdad on Thursday, discussing key security and energy issues ahead of an expected visit by Turkey's president, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said. International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024
What fighting in the Middle East means for the U.S. troop presence in Iraq After the U.S. killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad, pressure is mounting on Iraq's government to expel America's 2,500 military personnel. WEKU · Feb 22, 2024
Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein: US-Iran prisoner swap 'will lead to less tension' On the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York, Iraqi Foreign Minister and deputy PM Fuad Hussein spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman about the recent deadly drone attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, a security agreement with Iran, the recent US-Iran prisoner swap deal, as well as relations… France 24 · Sep 20, 2023
Turkey wants Iraq to designate PKK a ‘terrorist’ organisation: Top diplomat Turkey says PKK is a threat to Iraqi security, ignoring Baghdad’s complaints about Ankara’s air attacks on Iraqi soil. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Iraq and Syria discuss tackling cross-border drug trade Iraq and Syria's foreign ministers discussed ways to help end drug trafficking across their joint border at a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday, Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said. Reuters · Jun 4, 2023
Syria agrees to curb drug trade at Arab ministers meeting Syria has agreed to help end drug trafficking across its borders with Jordan and Iraq, according to a statement issued after a landmark meeting on Monday of Arab diplomats developing a roadmap to end Syria's 12-year conflict. Reuters · May 1, 2023
Sudani Tests Political Parties with Determination to Reshuffle the Cabinet Two remarkable statements were made on Tuesday in the Iraqi capital. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023
Ukraine Foreign Minister Seeks Support on Visit to Iraq Ukraine's foreign minister visited Iraq on Monday for the first time since Russia's invasion, seeking diplomatic support from the Middle East where Moscow has been cultivating friends. "We definitely see Iraq as a country that is capable of building bridges," Dmytro Kuleba said at a press conference alongside Iraq's Foreign… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023
Ukraine foreign minister seeks support on visit to Iraq Ukraine's foreign minister visited Iraq on Monday for the first time since Russia's invasion, seeking diplomatic support from the Middle East where Moscow has been cultivating friends. Reuters · Apr 17, 2023
Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter… France 24 · Apr 17, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023 NATO Expands Scope of Missions in Iraq Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed Tuesday with Commander of NATO Mission Iraq - NMI, Lieutenant General Giovanni Iannucci, initiating new projects in the country. The meeting reviewed NATO’s mission tasks in Iraq in training the Iraqi security forces and providing military advice in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023 Annalena Baerbock’s ‘feminist foreign policy’ focuses minds in Iraq German foreign minister’s trip is chance to show how diplomacy can better represent women’s interests – especially those in Yazidi camps
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023 Iran Foreign Minister in Iraq for Security Talks Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with neighboring ally Iraq Wednesday to discuss border security and regional affairs. He noted the slow progress in talks in Vienna with world powers aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, which promised Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for cutting back its…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023 Iraq: US Did Not Impose Conditions over Dollar Crisis Iraq denied claims that the US had imposed conditions on its delegation, which recently visited Washington, regarding the dollar exchange issue. An Iraqi delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, had visited Washington and met with Secretary of the State Antony Blinken earlier this month. During a press conference in…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023 Meetings in Washington Pave Way for Establishment of Strategic Iraqi-US Ties Iraq and the United States concluded on Wednesday week-long negotiations in Washington that tackled the future of relations between their countries in line with their 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023 US Urges Iraq's Energy Independence US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that the US would work for the sake of strengthening Iraq’s economic “integration” in the region. He stressed that Iraq can and should be strongly energy independent, hinting at Iran. The Iraqi official arrived in Washington leading…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2023 Lavrov in Iraq to Discuss US Sanctions over Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iraqi counterpart on Monday discussed unpaid bills owed to Russian oil companies because of US sanctions over the Ukraine conflict. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein told a Baghdad news conference that he would discuss the issue during a visit to Washington on Wednesday.…
Reuters · Feb 6, 2023 Iraq to discuss with U.S. how to pay Russian energy firms, Iraqi foreign minister says Iraq will discuss with Washington this week how to pay dues owed to Russian oil companies despite sanctions, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Monday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Iraq to Confidently Deepen Coordination, Cooperation Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Thursday that relations shared by the Kingdom and Iraq are recently witnessing positive momentum thanks to the directives of the leaderships of the two countries. “Saudi Arabia and Iraq are working closely to continue the momentum in bilateral relations,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023 Morocco Reopens Embassy in Iraq after 18 Years Morocco has reopened its embassy in Iraq, which has been closed for 18 years. This launches a new phase of cooperation between Morocco and Iraq, especially at the economic level. The Moroccan embassy shut down in 2005 and moved to Amman due to “deteriorating security conditions” in Iraq, according to…