At Least 60 Dead in Fiery Mall Blaze in Iraq’s Kut

A devastating fire erupted overnight at the newly opened Corniche Hypermarket mall in Kut, Wasit Province, Iraq, claiming at least 60 lives and leaving 11 others missing. Authorities report most deaths occurred due to smoke inhalation in bathrooms, and 14 victims remain unidentified due to severe burns. Rescue teams, including civilians using cranes, saved over 45 people. An investigation has been launched, and legal actions are underway against the building's owner amid three days of official mourning.