13 things about Miss Universe Iraq 2025 Hanin Al Qoreishy

Hanin Al Qoreishy, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented Nevada in Miss Grand USA 2024 and Iraq in Miss Universe 2025. She is a Houston resident, founder of Legacy Insurance Advisors, and Uplifted Hearts nonprofit. Al Qoreishy has held various professional roles and faced significant challenges in her life.

13 things about Summit, New Jersey native Alina Habba

Alina Saad Habba, an Iraqi-American lawyer and political advisor, was born in New Jersey and has two siblings. A legal career began in 2011, with stints at multiple firms, including her own, Habba, Madaio and Associates. She joined Trump's legal team in 2021 and faced various notable lawsuits on his behalf.

Richmond, Texas’s Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi faces up to $250K fine

Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, a 28-year-old former Iraqi refugee in Texas, was charged with conspiracy to support ISIS and commit identity theft. Along with two associates, he allegedly defrauded and provided material support for ISIS from 2015 to 2020. He pleaded guilty and faces a potential 20-year prison sentence.

Balsam Hussein biography: 13 things about Miss World Iraq 2023

Balsam Hussein, also known as Balsam Ali, is an Iraqi television presenter and beauty queen from Baghdad with a degree in journalism. Born in 1996, she speaks Arabic, Turkish, and English. Hussein competed in Miss World and won Miss Iraq 2022. She enjoys basketball and singing, and is actively involved in various events.

Did Mohamad Deiry and Samer Rayya export munitions from US to Sudan and Iraq illegally?

Mohamad Majd Deiry and Samer Rayya, principals of Black Shield Ltd, an arms company based in Iraq, are wanted by the FBI for allegedly conspiring to export munitions from the US to Sudan and Iraq without required licenses. They are accused of illegally acquiring $4 million worth of 23-millimeter ammunition and engaging in international money laundering.

US Coast Guard suspends search for Jacksonville, Florida’s Eiffel Gilyana

Eiffel Afram Gilyana, 46, of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States is still missing. The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for him. Originally from Ankawa, Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Gilyana is fluent in Aramaic, Arabic, Kurdish and English. He attended Salahaddin University-Erbil in Erbil, Erbil Governorate. With a bachelor’s degree in physical education and … Continue reading US Coast Guard suspends search for Jacksonville, Florida’s Eiffel Gilyana

Castle Rock, Colorado’s Davin Daniel Meyer arrested at Denver International Airport

Davin Daniel Meyer, 18, of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado, United States is Deanna Meyer's son. He is accused of pledging an oath of allegiance to the leader of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and intending to leave the U.S. and go to Iraq to serve as a fighter for the terrorist group. A … Continue reading Castle Rock, Colorado’s Davin Daniel Meyer arrested at Denver International Airport

D.C. United left-back Mohanad Jeahze arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, accused of assault

Footballer Mohanad Jeahze, 26, Linköping, Sweden formally made his debut for Iraq in a 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification tie with Syria on November 11, 2021. On December 7, 2022, he signed a three-year contract with Major League Soccer club D.C. United during the offseason after seven seasons in Sweden.  Days after joining D.C. United, Jeahze allegedly assaulted … Continue reading D.C. United left-back Mohanad Jeahze arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, accused of assault

Mohanad Jeahze biography: 13 things about footballer born in Linköping, Sweden

Mohanad Abdulkadhim Qasim Al Jebur Jeahze is a footballer who was born and raised in Linköping, Sweden. Here are 13 more things about him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDj8FktnDMw His parents are originally from Samawah, Iraq. When he was young, he played football with Karle IF, IK Östria Lambohov and AFK Linköping. He is 5'10" tall. On June 20, … Continue reading Mohanad Jeahze biography: 13 things about footballer born in Linköping, Sweden

Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns 3rd UFC win, submits Brazil’s Francisco Figuerido in Salt Lake City, Utah

Amir "The Prince" Albazi, 28, of Iraq, Sweden and England was one of the winners at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event "UFC 278". It marked his third victory in the mixed martial arts promotion based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Currently, Albazi is the only Iraqi MMA fighter competing in the UFC. He has … Continue reading Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns 3rd UFC win, submits Brazil’s Francisco Figuerido in Salt Lake City, Utah