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Iraq imposes new fees on social media influencers in latest crackdown on digital content

Iraq imposes new fees on social media influencers in latest crackdown on digital content

  • Content creators now required to register annually and pay fees of up to $760 based on follower counts
  • Authorities say regulations will create a more responsible digital media culture; critics argue framework is too vague
By Arab News ·
Finnish government seeks to extend ban on migrants seeking asylum on Russia border

Finnish government seeks to extend ban on migrants seeking asylum on Russia border

By Reuters ·
Iraq gives British Petroleum final green light to redevelop Kirkuk oilfields

Iraq gives British Petroleum final green light to redevelop Kirkuk oilfields

By Reuters ·
Special Is US pressure on Iraq over reliance on Iranian electricity a blessing in disguise? photos

Is US pressure on Iraq over reliance on Iranian electricity a blessing in disguise?

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Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game

Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game

By AFP ·
Kurds in Iraq and Syria celebrate the Nowruz festival of spring at a time of new political horizons video

Kurds in Iraq and Syria celebrate the Nowruz festival of spring at a time of new political horizons

By AP ·
Iraq makes rare seizure of ship suspected of fuel smuggling in Gulf

Iraq makes rare seizure of ship suspected of fuel smuggling in Gulf

By Reuters ·
Update Saudi counter-narcotics authorities assist Iraq in thwarting smuggling of 7 million Captagon bills video

Saudi counter-narcotics authorities assist Iraq in thwarting smuggling of 7 million Captagon bills

By Arab News ·
Update Head of the Daesh in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

Head of the Daesh in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

By AP ·
Iraq repatriates more families from Daesh-linked Al-Hol camp

Iraq repatriates more families from Daesh-linked Al-Hol camp

By AFP ·
Turkiye says forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq in a week

Turkiye says forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq in a week

By Reuters ·
Iraq authorities ‘working to find academic kidnapped in Baghdad’

Iraq authorities ‘working to find academic kidnapped in Baghdad’

US pushes for Kurdish oil exports resumption at Baghdad meeting

US pushes for Kurdish oil exports resumption at Baghdad meeting

By Reuters ·

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