Iraq legalized child marriage and lowered the age of consent to just 9. Iraqi women’s rights activist risked her life and confronted the imam who sponsored the bill. “You’re following Muhammad, who married 9-year-old Aisha 1,400 years ago. That is not normal in today’s world!”

Iraq has formally signed Starlink’s operating licence 🇮🇶 On July 17, Baligh Abu Kallal, Executive President of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, signed the official licence during a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was present at the signing The licence formally authorizes Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Iraq under the country’s legal and regulatory framework This could significantly expand connectivity across the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas where fibre, cable and mobile infrastructure remains limited or difficult to deploy and never existed Starlink can provide a new connectivity option for: • Rural communities • Homes and businesses • Government operations • Emergency response • Locations needing a reliable backup connection Starlink’s entry into Iraq is now moving from regulatory approval toward deployment

Iraq Eyes BRICS Membership The Iraq Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa has said it would be a 'good idea' for Iraq to join the BRICS, depending on the terms. Such a move would almost certainly face US opposition.

Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service vehicles are active in Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad. Iraqi state media and mainstream news outlets have been completely silent regarding this ongoing event. There has also been no statement from the Iraqi government nor the Iraqi armed forces.