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Trade: Iraq has completed the technical files to join the World Trade Organization.

Trade: Iraq has completed the technical files to join the World Trade Organization.

8-22-2025

Baghdad – Mail
Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri announced that Iraq has completed the technical requirements for joining the World Trade Organization after two decades of challenges.
Al-Ghariri stated in a statement that “Iraq has completed all the technical files Read more…

New currency in Syria

New currency in Syria

2025-08-22 | 04:25

Alsumaria News- International
Intends Syria It issued new banknotes and removed two zeros from its currency in an attempt to restore confidence in the lira, which had fallen sharply in value, according to Reuters.
The move aims to bolster the Syrian pound Read more…

The Trump administration intends to vet the files of 55 million foreigners in the United States.

The Trump administration intends to vet the files of 55 million foreigners in the United States.

2025-08-22 01:55

Shafaq News – Washington
The Trump administration intends to scrutinize the legal visas of the 55 million foreign nationals residing in the United States to determine whether they have committed violations or pose a security threat.

According to the Washington Post, this represents a significant expansion Read more…

Lavrov reveals conditions for Putin’s meeting with Zelensky

Lavrov reveals conditions for Putin’s meeting with Zelensky

2025-08-21 06:42

Shafaq News – Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday that his country’s President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky, but that intensive preparatory work by experts and ministers must precede this meeting.

Lavrov added, during a press conference following his talks Read more…

America is preparing to launch a “hidden space weapon.”

America is preparing to launch a “hidden space weapon.”

2025-08-17 08:20

Shafaq News – Washington
The US Space Force is preparing to launch the X-37B orbital test vehicle on its eighth mission on August 21, carrying potentially game-changing technology for both military and civilian applications.

The vehicle carries a quantum Read more…

Trump to Putin on the red carpet: “I finally did it.”

Trump to Putin on the red carpet: “I finally did it.”

8-16-2025

Information/Follow-up…
A lip-reading expert revealed details of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Anchorage Airport in Alaska.
Trump said to Putin during his greeting, Read more…

Trump: I’ll walk out of Putin meeting if it doesn’t go well

Trump: I’ll walk out of Putin meeting if it doesn’t go well

2025-08-15 09:21

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that he would walk out of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the talks did not go well, indicating his hope that “something” would be Read more…

What’s the connection to Fallujah, Iraq? Trump: Crime in Washington is the highest in the world.

What’s the connection to Fallujah, Iraq? Trump: Crime in Washington is the highest in the world.

2025-08-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US capital has the highest crime rate in the world, noting that the city’s residents live in fear of gangs and criminals.

Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the official crime figures are “much worse” than the reported statistics, with the actual crime rate likely being Read more…

The Turkish and Iranian currencies declined against the US dollar.

The Turkish and Iranian currencies declined against the US dollar.

2025-08-14 00:46

Shafaq News – Ankara / Tehran
Both the Turkish lira and the Iranian toman fell against the US dollar in trading on Thursday morning.

The US dollar exchange rate against the Turkish lira reached approximately 40.65 liras for purchase and approximately Read more…

The Kremlin reveals final details of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit.

The Kremlin reveals final details of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit.

2025-08-14 03:08

Shafaq News – Moscow
On Thursday, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov revealed the final details of the program for the Russia-US summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, which will be held at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Alaska.

Ushakov, from the Kremlin, added that the meeting between Putin and Trump will begin on Read more…

US report: Oil is heading to $50 by 2026

US report: Oil is heading to $50 by 2026

8-13-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the average price of Brent crude oil to fall below $60 per barrel in the spot market during the fourth quarter of 2025, for the first time since 2020.
In its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook released in August, the EIA indicated Read more…

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are at the White House to sign a “historic” peace treaty.

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are at the White House to sign a “historic” peace treaty.

2025-08-08 02:10

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will host the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House to conclude a peace treaty between the two countries and end the decades-long armed conflict between the two countries.

Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that Armenian Prime Minister Read more…

Kremlin: Putin-Trump meeting location agreed upon

Kremlin: Putin-Trump meeting location agreed upon

2025-08-07 05:05

Shafaq News – Moscow
The Russian presidency, represented by the Kremlin, announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached on a location for the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, confirming that the location would be announced Read more…

Today, Earth records one of its shortest days, amid warnings from NASA scientists.

Today, Earth records one of its shortest days, amid warnings from NASA scientists.

2025-08-05 07:23

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Earth experienced one of its shortest days in history on Tuesday, an unusual phenomenon that caused the planet’s rotation to noticeably accelerate. Scientists, particularly from NASA, have warned of the potential environmental and health Read more…

US: Arrest warrants issued for Democratic lawmakers for absenteeism from parliament sessions

US: Arrest warrants issued for Democratic lawmakers for absenteeism from parliament sessions

2025-08-05 00:44

Shafaq News – Washington
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that arrest warrants have been issued for members of the Democratic Party’s legislative branch.

This action is Abbott’s latest attempt to force Democrats back to the Capitol, escalating a dispute that has been ongoing since more than 50 Democratic lawmakers left the state to disrupt a vote Read more…

SVR: US-UK talks to replace Zelensky with Zaluzhny

SVR: US-UK talks to replace Zelensky with Zaluzhny

2025-07-29 06:44

Shafaq News – Moscow
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) revealed on Tuesday that the United States and the United Kingdom are considering replacing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The agency added that the discussions were attended by Zelensky’s chief of staff, Read more…

Among them is an Arab figure… Trump uses his personal phone to communicate with world leaders.

Among them is an Arab figure… Trump uses his personal phone to communicate with world leaders.

2025-07-28 04:24

Shafaq News – Washington
Politico, the US newspaper, revealed on Monday that President Donald Trump had given his personal phone number to world leaders so they could communicate directly with him. The newspaper confirmed that one of the leaders Read more…

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Messages are being exchanged between Tehran and Washington through intermediary countries.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Messages are being exchanged between Tehran and Washington through intermediary countries.

7-26-2025

Information/ Follow-up…
Iranian Foreign Minister Takht Ravanchi’s political aide confirmed that messages are being exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediary countries.

Asked about the possibility of sitting at the negotiating table with the US, Read more…

Guterres voted out of office by UN General Assembly

Guterres voted out of office by UN General Assembly

2025-07-24 10:56

Shafaq News – Geneva
Members of the UN Headquarters Staff Union in Geneva voted on Thursday to withdraw confidence from Secretary-General António Guterres over the institutional reform plan known as “UN-80,” which calls for Read more…

An Iraqi woman sparks a legal battle between Trump and federal judges.

An Iraqi woman sparks a legal battle between Trump and federal judges.

2025-07-25 03:22

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump is engaged in a major battle with federal judges to keep his former personal lawyer, Elena Habba, of Iraqi descent, as New Jersey’s attorney general.

Politico reported, in a report Read more…