Baghdad Operations Command forces seized a hall with (97) 'electronic gambling' devices and arrested (4) defendants inside it, in the Karrada area next to Rusafa. A statement by the Operations Command stated: 'In conjunction with the regional search and inspection operations and the intensification of intelligence efforts, a force from the Federal Police, supported by a distinguished intelligence effort in coordination with the Intelligence and Security Section of the Baghdad Operations Command, embarked on the duty of auditing and inspecting suspicious hotels and unofficial roulette halls, during which they seized a hall inside it (97) electronic devices used for gambling, and four defendants were arrested, in the Karrada area next to Rusafa.' The statement added: 'The arrested persons and the seized materials were referred to the competent authorities to complete the legal procedures against them. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
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August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…