AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNajaf Flight Waiver for Medical Travel: Iraq says it secured a US sanctions exemption allowing Iranian airlines (excluding Mahan Air) to run up to 40 flights daily to and from Najaf International Airport, after Najaf suspended Iran routes amid US aviation pressure; officials say the deal is meant to keep travel open for pilgrims and people seeking medical treatment, with flights expected to resume in October. KRG DNA Checks for Libya Deaths: Kurdistan Region authorities are working to identify whether 67 migrants’ bodies recovered from Libya include Kurdish victims, using DNA samples from relatives as families await results. Migration Health at the Border: Lithuania detained 35 Afghan and Iraqi migrants after an attempted crossing from Belarus; authorities say one person was sent to a medical center after health complaints. AI in Iraqi Healthcare Tech: At ITEX 2026 in Baghdad, Iraqi and regional tech firms showcased AI and digital tools, including systems aimed at improving healthcare services and using AI for verification and monitoring. Kirkuk Livestock Health Link: A Kirkuk donkey market report highlights how age, size, strength, and health drive prices—an indirect reminder of how animal health affects livelihoods and nutrition.
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