Al-Shorta beat Newroz 1-0 (R31) to draw level on 65 points with leaders Al-Zawra'a (drew 0-0) in Iraqi Stars League. Shorta still have game in hand.

Families enjoy the Baghdad Kite Festival (May 3, 2025) in Abu Nuwas Gardens, celebrating Iraqi culture, peace & community with kites, bazaars & MoI outreach.

The headquarters of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry in Baghdad. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry ...

Dijlah University beats Air Defence 97-90 in OT (Game 2) to tie Iraqi Pro Basketball League final series 1-1. Shane Gibson MVP (29pts).

Iraq's top 4 volleyball teams (Masafi, Shorta, Erbil, Ghaz) compete in the Golden Square playoff starting May 8 in Kufa. See 1st leg schedule.