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Trump launches a fierce attack on Representative Ilhan Omar and calls for her swift removal.

Trump launches a fierce attack on Representative Ilhan Omar and calls for her swift removal.

2025-09-19

US President Donald Trump said in press statements on Thursday evening that Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar is so bad she should be impeached.

“She’s from Somalia, isn’t she?” Trump added in response to a reporter’s question. “These people from countries that have nothing are trying to come and tell us how to run our country.”

“She must be isolated, and it must be done quickly,” the US president continued. Read more…

Trump designates Antifa as a terrorist organization and pledges to pursue its funders.

Trump designates Antifa as a terrorist organization and pledges to pursue its funders.

2025-09-18 00:06

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump has designated the anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization, vowing to pursue all of its financiers.

Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying: “I am pleased to inform many patriotic Americans Read more…

“The world is in danger.” The International Energy Agency warns of a decline in oil and gas production.

“The world is in danger.” The International Energy Agency warns of a decline in oil and gas production.

2025-09-16 03:47

Shafaq News – Paris
The International Energy Agency warned on Tuesday that oil and gas production continues to decline at a rapid pace in exploited fields worldwide.

The agency revealed, in a report reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, an accelerating decline in oil and gas production from currently operating fields around the world, Read more…

Water Resources begins construction of Al-Masad Dam to harvest water in Anbar

Water Resources begins construction of Al-Masad Dam to harvest water in Anbar

9-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Ministry of Water Resources announced, on Sunday, the commencement of the implementation of Al-Masad Dam as the first water harvesting dam.
The Ministry said in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, that “work has begun and commenced on one of the water harvesting dams, Al-Masad Dam, after it Read more…

NASA is considering returning Martian soil samples to Earth.

NASA is considering returning Martian soil samples to Earth.

2025-09-14 07:12

Shafaq News – Follow-up
NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said Sunday that the agency plans to restructure a project to return samples of Martian soil to Earth.

In statements, Duffy indicated that “experts and NASA leaders are working to restructure the MSR mission project to expedite and Read more…

US health officials link COVID-19 vaccines to child deaths

US health officials link COVID-19 vaccines to child deaths

2025-09-13 00:15

Shafaq News – Washington
The Washington Post reported that US health officials are linking COVID-19 vaccines to child deaths in the country.

The newspaper, citing four informed sources, reported that US health officials are planning to link COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths Read more…

From graffiti to physical assaults, Muslims face hatred in Australia.

From graffiti to physical assaults, Muslims face hatred in Australia.

2025-09-12 04:44

Shafaq News – Canberra
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Friday that his government will consider the recommendations of an independent report on Islamophobia, which indicates that anti-Muslim sentiment in the country has reached “unprecedented levels .” Read more…

Trump announces the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Trump announces the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.

2025-09-12 05:39

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the arrest of the suspect in the murder of activist Charlie Kirk, indicating that he deserves the death penalty .

“I believe with a high degree of certainty that the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk has been arrested,” Trump said during a press interview, noting that Read more…

Trump brings his son-in-law back to the forefront with the “Day After” plan for Gaza.

Trump brings his son-in-law back to the forefront with the “Day After” plan for Gaza.

2025-09-10 05:07

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday tasked his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, with developing a comprehensive plan for the day after the war in Gaza, a move that reasserts Kushner’s position as one of America’s most prominent policymakers Read more…

For a year, NASA is testing a living experiment on the surface of Mars.

For a year, NASA is testing a living experiment on the surface of Mars.

2025-09-09

Shafaq News – Follow-up
NASA announced that it will launch a year-long experiment in October simulating the life of astronauts on Mars. This experiment will involve four volunteers living in a 3D-printed habitat .

NASA notes that “the experiment, which will involve four researchers, will take place inside a 3D-printed habitat Read more…

Atomic Energy Chief: Progress in talks with Iran on resuming inspections

Atomic Energy Chief: Progress in talks with Iran on resuming inspections

2025-09-08 03:30

Shafaq News – Vienna
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed on Monday that talks with Iran on resuming comprehensive inspections had made progress, but warned that time was running out, expressing hope that an agreement could be reached within Read more…

Iran agrees to enrichment restrictions in exchange for lifting sanctions

Iran agrees to enrichment restrictions in exchange for lifting sanctions

2025-09-07 02:01

Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Abbas affirmed on Sunday his country’s readiness to reach a genuine agreement that includes restrictions on uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on it.

In an article published Read more…

German report: Iraqi beer

German report: Iraqi beer

2025-09-05

Shafaq News – Berlin
A German report on Thursday shed light on the origins of beer, amid a widespread belief among many that it originated in Europe, specifically in the German state of Bavaria, due to its association with the hustle and bustle of the Oktoberfest festival.

According to the Deutsche Welle Arabic (DW) website, the story began not in Germany, but on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers six thousand years Read more…

Expecting a record collapse in the toman, the Revolutionary Guards’ media attacks a “pessimistic” report by the Iranian Chamber of Commerce.

Expecting a record collapse in the toman, the Revolutionary Guards’ media attacks a “pessimistic” report by the Iranian Chamber of Commerce.

2025-08-28 03:07

Shafaq News – Tehran
In a recent report, the Iranian Chamber of Commerce presented the worst-case scenario in the event of the activation of the “snapback” mechanism, predicting that the exchange rate would jump to 165,000 tomans and inflation would exceed 90% Read more…

America: Republican candidate burns the Quran, vows to eradicate Islam and execute immigrants

America: Republican candidate burns the Quran, vows to eradicate Islam and execute immigrants

2025-08-26 07:36

Shafaq News – Washington
A video of Texas Republican presidential candidate Valentina Gomez burning a copy of the Quran circulated on social media on Tuesday, sparking widespread outrage and criticism.

In the video, Gomez is seen setting fire to the Quran—the Muslim holy book—using a flare gun, while chanting provocative phrases such as, “I will end Islam in Texas. Read more…

Collaborated with Assad and is internationally sanctioned.. Syria hands over the printing of its new currency to a Russian company.

Collaborated with Assad and is internationally sanctioned.. Syria hands over the printing of its new currency to a Russian company.

2025-08-23 03:53

Shafaq News – Damascus
Syria is preparing to issue new banknotes on December 8, following a decision to remove two zeros from the currency. This move aims to restore confidence in the lira and enhance monetary stability.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Hasriyya, stated in a post on LinkedIn that “changing the currency represents a fundamental pillar Read more…

Trade: Iraq has completed the technical files to join the World Trade Organization.

Trade: Iraq has completed the technical files to join the World Trade Organization.

8-22-2025

Baghdad – Mail
Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri announced that Iraq has completed the technical requirements for joining the World Trade Organization after two decades of challenges.
Al-Ghariri stated in a statement that “Iraq has completed all the technical files Read more…

New currency in Syria

New currency in Syria

2025-08-22 | 04:25

Alsumaria News- International
Intends Syria It issued new banknotes and removed two zeros from its currency in an attempt to restore confidence in the lira, which had fallen sharply in value, according to Reuters.
The move aims to bolster the Syrian pound Read more…

The Trump administration intends to vet the files of 55 million foreigners in the United States.

The Trump administration intends to vet the files of 55 million foreigners in the United States.

2025-08-22 01:55

Shafaq News – Washington
The Trump administration intends to scrutinize the legal visas of the 55 million foreign nationals residing in the United States to determine whether they have committed violations or pose a security threat.

According to the Washington Post, this represents a significant expansion Read more…

Lavrov reveals conditions for Putin’s meeting with Zelensky

Lavrov reveals conditions for Putin’s meeting with Zelensky

2025-08-21 06:42

Shafaq News – Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday that his country’s President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky, but that intensive preparatory work by experts and ministers must precede this meeting.

Lavrov added, during a press conference following his talks Read more…