Dozens of workers in asphalt factories north of Kirkuk city demonstrated, demanding the Ministry of Oil to reverse its decision to raise prices. The demonstrators gathered in front of the "Kat" refinery north of Kirkuk, stressing that the increase in prices harms the national industry and threatens the work of the factories. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…