Iraq was covered in a thick sheet of sand as the country suffered a dust storm on Sunday. The recent storm adds to the series of dust storms that have become increasingly common in the country. According to the weather department, the phenomenon is expected to continue even today.

Iraq suffers another dust storm, flights grounded in Baghdad and Najaf

Iraq's capital Baghdad is witnessing third dust storm in two weeks. The storm has forced flights to be suspended.

Baghdad witnesses third dust storm in two weeks, flights suspended

Several rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, civilian plane damaged

Baghdad was once considered the Arab world's cultural capital, however many of its historic, cultural backgrounds could not survive years of violence and conflict.

Afghanistan: New beginning for Baghdad book street

Iraq's security forces on Sunday released a statement saying that two rockets targetted Baghdad's highly secure Green Zone. US embassy is located in the Green Zone. Security forces said that the attack took place early Sunday. "The Green Zone in Baghdad was the target of two Katyusha rockets. The first was shot down in the air by C-RAM defence batteries, the second fell in a square, damaging two vehicles," the statement said.

Two Katyusha rockets fired at Baghdad's ultra-secure Green Zone

Iraqi PM says have identified perpetrators of drone assassination attempt

Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi appeared in video footage published by his office chairing a meeting with top security commanders to discuss the drone attack. He called for 'calm and restraint' in the aftermath of the attack.

Iraqi PM Kadhimi chairs meeting after escaping drone attack in Baghdad

Three rockets hit near Baghdad Green Zone, no casualties reported

Iraq is heading for elections marked by growing political and social fractures. On this week's The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for Baghdad's future?

The West Asia Post: Iraq elections 2021: What does it mean for Baghdad's future?

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East while emphasising the Arab country’s new role as a mediator.

Iranian, Gulf Arab officials meet in Baghdad

Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS

Rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad

Baghdad blast: Iraq PM says suspects arrested

At least 35 people have been killed and 50 wounded in a bomb attack on a busy market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, saying one of its members detonated an explosive vest.

Iraq: At least 35 people killed, 50 wounded in Baghdad market blast

Armed men who attacked Baghdad hospital arrested, says police

Drone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties: Security sources

Egypt, Jordan and Iraq held a tripartite summit on Sunday. The meeting came as Iraq seeks to move closes to Arab allies of the US in West Asia. Iraq is also trying to act as a mediator between Arab nations and Iran.

Egypt, Jordan and Iraq hold key tripartite summit In Baghdad

Baghdad airport attack carried out with 'booby-trapped drone'

Iran says talks with Saudi Arabia ongoing in 'good atmosphere'

Paramilitary groups paraded in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a day ahead of 'Quds' day which is held annually on the last Friday of holy month of Ramzan.

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

IS 'blows up' Iraq oil wells, kills policeman: Officials

At least 82 people have died and 110 injured in a fire that tore through a Baghdad hospital in Iraq, dedicated for caring the COVID-19 patients late on Saturday. Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi suspended Health Minister Hassan al-Tamimi after the incident.

82 patients dead in Baghdad's COVID-19 hospital fire, health minister suspended

At least 27 patients have died in a fire that tore through a Baghdad hospital in Iraq, dedicated for caring the COVID-19 patients late on Saturday.

Fire breaks out in COVID-19 hospital in Iraq's Baghdad, 27 dead

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