Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iraq at a standstill during latest sandstorm

Iraq

Another sandstorm hit Iraq on Monday, causing the closure of airports, schools, universities, and government offices across the country, according to officials. Iraq has been pounded by soil degradation, extreme droughts, and low rainfall linked to climate change, and this is the ninth duststorm to slam the country since mid-April. The most recent one, earlier … Read more