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The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan decides to withdraw from the regional government

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan decides to withdraw from the regional government

2026-11-05

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
An informed source reported on Thursday that the leadership council of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) decided to withdraw from the regional government (the ninth cabinet), following disagreements over the legitimacy of the procedures that accompanied the session to reactivate parliament and elect its leadership. Read more…

Away from Hormuz… Al-Zaidi meets with companies that will extend oil pipelines to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean

Away from Hormuz… Al-Zaidi meets with companies that will extend oil pipelines to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean

2026-11-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Thursday that the government’s goal is to raise oil production to (10) million barrels per day, and to remove all obstacles to this project that supports development in the country and consolidates Iraq’s position in securing energy globally. Read more…

Customs: 21 international shipments completed via the TIR system and transported through Umm Qasr port

Customs: 21 international shipments completed via the TIR system and transported through Umm Qasr port

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The General Authority of Customs announced on Wednesday the completion of procedures for the transit of 21 international shipments using the (TIR) ​​system, and the completion of procedures for their transport by sea through the port of Umm Qasr. Read more…

Abdul Jabbar: Telecommunications companies’ debts are capable of addressing the liquidity crisis and securing salaries.

Abdul Jabbar: Telecommunications companies’ debts are capable of addressing the liquidity crisis and securing salaries.

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad –
Member of Parliament Amer Abdul-Jabbar called on the government Thursday to address the outstanding debts owed by mobile phone companies to resolve the liquidity crisis and ensure the payment of employee salaries. He urged the government to consider replacing defaulting companies and not renewing their licenses to compel them to settle their debts. Read more…

Al-Daraji: Printing approximately 5 trillion Iraqi dinars in 50,000 dinar denominations

Al-Daraji: Printing approximately 5 trillion Iraqi dinars in 50,000 dinar denominations

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The Secretary-General of the “Kafa” Movement, Rahim al-Daraji, revealed today, Thursday, that approximately 5 trillion Iraqi dinars in 50,000 dinar denominations have been printed.
Al-Daraji stated in a post on his social media accounts, “According to a reliable source, Read more…

Al-Fatlawi: Baghdad will not allow Kurdistan to explode after the Democratic Party’s monopoly on power.

Al-Fatlawi: Baghdad will not allow Kurdistan to explode after the Democratic Party’s monopoly on power.

11-5-2026

Information/Special…
Ali Hussein al-Fatlawi, a leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that Baghdad is dealing with the Kurdistan Region like a big brother in all the conflicts that occur there, noting that the region has been working against Sunni and Shiite forces, and even against Kurdish forces themselves. Read more…

Abu al-Ais demands that al-Zaydi review the salary scale: 170,000 dinars is not enough to cover the expenses of officials’ children.

Abu al-Ais demands that al-Zaydi review the salary scale: 170,000 dinars is not enough to cover the expenses of officials’ children.

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mohammed Abu Al-Eis addressed a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi on Thursday, demanding the swift submission of the salary scale law to Parliament for a vote. He emphasized that the law remains stalled within government offices despite the suffering of employees and those with limited incomes.
Abu Al-Eis told the Information Agency, “Members of Parliament find it extremely difficult to meet with the Prime Minister due to his busy schedule Read more…

The budget is disrupting the interests of Iraqis… Parliament extends its legislative session to finalize the law.

The budget is disrupting the interests of Iraqis… Parliament extends its legislative session to finalize the law.

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Jassim al-Moussawi revealed on Thursday that there is widespread parliamentary determination to finalize the vote on the federal budget bill, stressing that the extension of the parliamentary session was specifically intended to complete this stalled process.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The current stage requires the urgent passage of the budget law, given the numerous vital issues and files Read more…

Disarmament negotiations reach a “near-dead end,” and a close associate of al-Zaydi warns of a “confrontation.”

Disarmament negotiations reach a “near-dead end,” and a close associate of al-Zaydi warns of a “confrontation.”

2026-11-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source close to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi revealed on Thursday that negotiations regarding the disarmament of armed factions have reached a near-dead end, warning of the possibility of media escalation spilling onto the streets and impacting the security situation. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-4-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-4-2026

10-4-2026 Newshound Guru Ariel The timeline is the most critical piece, and it compresses based on what we just learned. The budget returned to the Ministry of Finance this week that recalibration takes 7 to 12 days under normal conditions, but this is being fast-tracked. My estimate is the recalculated draft returns to the Council of Ministers between November 7 and November 10. The Council of Ministers approval is the keystone step once that happens, the rate framework is locked into the budget bill and becomes politically irreversible without a public crisis. From Council approval to parliamentary submission takes 3 to 5 days under the current political alignment, putting the budget in parliament’s hands between November 12 and November 14 just inside the November 15 window. Read more…

Billion-dollar trade through fraudulent means… when “Made in Iraq” circumvents the laws

Billion-dollar trade through fraudulent means… when “Made in Iraq” circumvents the laws

11-4-2026

Information/Special…
Economic expert Jalil al-Lami confirmed on Wednesday that the value of goods imported through Jordan has reached approximately $981 million, some of which have been relabeled as “Made in Iraq.” He warned against the manipulation of the country of origin and the placement of labels bearing the phrase “Made in Iraq” on imported goods. Read more…

Al-Fariji reveals the extent of Iraq’s financial losses due to its lack of oil tankers.

Al-Fariji reveals the extent of Iraq’s financial losses due to its lack of oil tankers.

11-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Crisis expert Ali Jabbar Al-Fariji explained the extent of the financial loss that Iraq is incurring due to not owning oil tankers to guarantee the export of its oil abroad.

Al-Fariji told Al-Maalouma, “Despite possessing a huge oil wealth, Iraq does not have a national tanker fleet of sufficient size to enable it to manage the transport and marketing of its oil during crises, a gap that was revealed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.” Read more…

Al-Khafaji explains the reasons for postponing the vote on parliamentary committees.

Al-Khafaji explains the reasons for postponing the vote on parliamentary committees.

11-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The head of the parliamentary bloc, MP Abdul Hamza Al-Khafaji, explained the reasons for the House of Representatives postponing the vote on the parliamentary committees and the members of these committees, pointing out the importance of not passing some committees without others to ensure that these committees are not made lame. Read more…

Israeli media warn of the repercussions of the Democrats taking control of Congress.

Israeli media warn of the repercussions of the Democrats taking control of Congress.

11-4-2026

The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported on Wednesday that the results of the midterm elections held in the United States the previous day are causing deep concern in Israel, while other media outlets warned of a more critical Congress and increased scrutiny of US support for Israel.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, stated that “Israeli media described the Republican Party’s loss of its majority in the US Congress as a painful blow to US President Donald Trump and Israel, given the rise of Read more…

Barzani calls on all political parties to participate in the Kurdistan Parliament sessions.

Barzani calls on all political parties to participate in the Kurdistan Parliament sessions.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Wednesday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani congratulated the people of Kurdistan, the Presidency of the Regional Parliament, and the political forces on the occasion of the parliament resuming its work, following a hiatus of nearly two years since the parliamentary elections in October 2024. Read more…

The Amarah gas separation plant begins trial oil production at 3,000 barrels per day.

The Amarah gas separation plant begins trial oil production at 3,000 barrels per day.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Wednesday that the operational and technical staff at the Amarah gas separation plant in the Missan Oil Company have begun trial production operations from the field at an initial rate of 3,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Read more…

Iran grants Iraq and three other countries exemption from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran grants Iraq and three other countries exemption from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Tehran
Ahmad Hayat Moghaddam, the deputy chairman of the National Security Committee in the Iranian parliament, announced on Tuesday that Iraq, India, China and Qatar are exempt from traffic restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, and that ships from these countries can cross the waterway freely.

Hayat Moghaddam said during a meeting to discuss economic and security Read more…

Government decisions regarding Kurdistan’s oil, the protection of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the development of Iraqi Airways.

Government decisions regarding Kurdistan’s oil, the protection of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the development of Iraqi Airways.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
During its twenty-sixth regular session held on Tuesday evening, chaired by Ali al-Zidi, the Iraqi Council of Ministers approved a package of decisions that included supplying the Kurdistan Region with kerosene in preparation for winter, taking measures to reduce pollution in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, increasing allocations for the purchase of Boeing aircraft, and assessing the state of Iraqi Airways. Read more…

Iraqi oil prices plummet… Basra Heavy crude hits $70.15

Iraqi oil prices plummet… Basra Heavy crude hits $70.15

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Basra
Iraqi oil prices fell by more than 5% on Wednesday, with Basra Heavy and Medium crude dropping by about $4 per barrel, coinciding with the downward trend in global energy markets.

Basra Heavy crude fell to $70.15 a barrel, down 5.36%, while Basra Medium crude declined to $74.15, down 5.08%. Read more…

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Al-Zaidi is in Manama on an official visit to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Al-Zaidi is in Manama on an official visit to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi left Baghdad on Wednesday morning, heading to Manama for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the head of a high-level government delegation.

Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said in a video statement that the visit comes “within the framework of the policy of balance and openness Read more…