The media landscape in Iraq's Kurdistan Region is dominated by outlets affiliated with political parties. As a result, media coverage largely promotes the interests of politically motivated patrons, rather than performing a public service mission of providing impartial and high-quality information.
Iran's elite IRGC said overnight it attacked alleged Israeli spy headquarters in Iraq as well as terrorist targets in Syria, state news reported, escalating already heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Baghdad approves temporary funding deal but unresolved oil issues hang over a potential budget law amendment to unlock more reliable financial transfers.