At least five people killed during clashes in Basra

The local police of Basra informed that at least five people were killed and numerous wounded during armed clashes in the city

Saudi Arabia draws widespread criticism for complicated Hajj rules, fines

The most controversial new rule is the need for a permit to perform Hajj, without which a pilgrim faces a fine of SR10,000 ($2,662)

Profit before pilgrims: Saudis may have forgotten Arab hospitality, but it’s still alive in Iraq

Once a destination immersing Muslim pilgrims in the experience of a common faith, unity and equality, management of the Hajj today runs on the engine of commercialization, wiping out centuries of tradition.

Iraqi PM becomes first foreign leader to visit new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

During their bilateral meeting the leaders discussed increasing cooperation between Iraq and Iran