AI & Media Integrity: Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission warned analyst Abdullah al-Khuraybit and extended a ban on another analyst, while Iraq Al-Hadath faced fresh CMC action over alleged broadcast violations. Digital Misinformation Fight: The Iraqi National Security Service launched “Distinguish the Fake,” an AI detection platform aimed at helping people spot fabricated images, doctored videos, and dubbed audio. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Iraq received the Iraq Al-Hadath director from Iran for questioning after his detention in Mashhad, and Iraqi students in Iran’s Semnan described repeated attacks that led Semnan University to grant them an emergency break. Oil & Money Watch: Iraq’s oil exports rebounded to above 3 million bpd as Baghdad works to expand refining and restore export routes; the Central Bank said Al-Taif Islamic Bank withdrawals will be handled gradually under guardianship, with salary payments prioritized. Economy & Tech Jobs: A report says AI is reshaping Iraq’s job market, with new graduates facing higher expectations as routine tasks get automated. Iraq-Turkey Connectivity: Turkey’s parliament speaker and Iraq’s parliament speaker renewed support for the Development Road project, pushing for it to become fully operational soon. Culture & Heritage: Tourism and archaeology specialists renewed calls for a national strategy to turn Iraq’s ancient sites into a stronger tourism engine.