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The United Nations in Iraq has offered support to federal and Kurdistan Region authorities following deadly flash floods that swept through Erbil and other areas, killing two people and causing extensive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. basnews.com/en/babat/922789

Iraq and Turkey have agreed to begin gradually transferring the Bashiqa-Zilkan military camp to the Iraqi federal government and revive joint security coordination to address the presence of armed groups in Sinjar, in a move aimed at strengthening Baghdad’s control over the sensitive border district. basnews.com/en/babat/922787

Iraq’s Federal Commission of Integrity announced on Sunday two new in-absentia prison sentences totaling 14 years against former Salahaddin Governor Ammar Jabr Khalil over violations in the awarding of two government contracts to private companies. basnews.com/en/babat/922780

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Sunday called the families of two people killed in overnight flash floods in Erbil to offer his condolences and express sympathy over their loss. basnews.com/en/babat/922772

#PHOTO: Saudi Aramco’s administrative building in Riyadh was damaged by shrapnel on Sunday following an attempted attack, Saudi authorities said. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting the capital. No injuries were reported.

A high-level Kurdistan Region government delegation arrived in Baghdad on Sunday to resume negotiations with the Iraqi federal government over the Region’s constitutional financial entitlements and the salaries of public employees in the proposed 2027 federal budget. basnews.com/en/babat/922767

#PHOTO: Erbil Municipality teams and relevant service departments are actively clearing debris and restoring neighborhoods affected by last night's severe flash floods.

The United States has imported no crude oil from Iraq for the sixth consecutive week, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Sunday. basnews.com/en/babat/922750

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has toughened his stance against armed groups opposing state control over weapons, warning that his government will not allow them to continue seizing the country’s territory and citizens’ rights. basnews.com/en/babat/922745

US forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach Washington’s naval blockade against Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday. basnews.com/en/babat/922736

Two people, including a five-year-old child and a 25-year-old volunteer, have died after flash floods swept through Erbil overnight on Saturday, following heavy rainfall that dumped approximately 80 millimeters of rain across the city, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw said on Sunday. basnews.com/en/babat/922735

Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw has confirmed casualties following severe flooding in the city. According to initial reports, a 25-year-old bulldozer driver lost his life after voluntarily joining emergency response teams to help residents in the Seberdan neighborhood. He was swept away by floodwaters while assisting rescue efforts with his own bulldozer. Meanwhile, a five-year-old child remains missing after the car they were travelling in with their father was swept away. The father survived. Rescue teams continue their efforts amid the severe weather conditions.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Saturday evening followed up on heavy rainfall and flooding in Erbil and surrounding areas, instructing authorities to take all necessary measures to protect residents and their property. basnews.com/en/babat/922732

Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw on Saturday announced the suspension of classes at all public and private educational institutions across the province on Sunday, November 8, following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and damage in several areas. basnews.com/en/babat/922730

Erbil Municipality teams continue their efforts to assist residents and address flooding on the city’s streets following heavy rainfall.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday the formation of a new task force aimed at preventing Iran from using overland routes to transport advanced weapons and other restricted materials. basnews.com/en/babat/922726

A person has been rescued by security forces and Civil Defense following flash floods that hit the outskirts of Erbil.

Syria has sent dozens of military personnel to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks to provide military advice and training, as Damascus deepens its defence cooperation with Riyadh amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement, according to Syrian and US officials. basnews.com/en/babat/922719

The Kurdistan Region received only 41 trillion Iraqi dinars (IQD) out of the 146 trillion IQD allocated to it from Iraq’s federal budget between 2014 and 2025, according to a report released by the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Media and Information. basnews.com/en/babat/922717

Iraq is seeking to increase its oil production and exports and is holding talks with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to secure higher export volumes, Oil Minister Basim Mohammed said on Saturday. basnews.com/en/babat/922714