IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

“Rights” rejects the extension of the Sudanese government’s term and expects the presidential issue to be resolved soon.

“Rights” rejects the extension of the Sudanese government’s term and expects the presidential issue to be resolved soon.

2026-02-15 01:52

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, MP Miqdad al-Khafaji, from the parliamentary Rights bloc, announced that his movement rejects any proposal to extend the term of the caretaker government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while indicating moves to resolve Read more…

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan announces Kurdish agreement on a presidential candidate.

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan announces Kurdish agreement on a presidential candidate.

2026-02-15 04:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Ahlam Ramadan, a member of parliament from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc, revealed that the two Kurdish parties had agreed to nominate Read more…

Customs Authority: The ASYCUDA system has increased revenue volume, and rates are expected to rise in the coming period.

Customs Authority: The ASYCUDA system has increased revenue volume, and rates are expected to rise in the coming period.

2026-02-15

The Customs Authority confirmed on Sunday that the ASYCUDA system currently used in customs work calculates fees based on weight and number. While noting that the ASYCUDA system has increased revenue, it expected rates to increase in Read more…

Kurdish moves in Washington to soften its stance on al-Maliki’s nomination

Kurdish moves in Washington to soften its stance on al-Maliki’s nomination

2026-02-14 09:24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political sources said on Saturday that prominent Kurdish leaders have intensified their contacts and efforts in recent days to bring about a change in the US administration’s position regarding Nouri al-Maliki, the candidate of the Read more…

Exclusive: Washington clarifies Trump’s statement regarding Maliki: A negative outcome for the Iraqi people

Exclusive: Washington clarifies Trump’s statement regarding Maliki: A negative outcome for the Iraqi people

2026-02-14

Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
A U.S. State Department official revealed on Friday the U.S. administration’s firm stance on the issue of Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, returning to the premiership in Iraq, stressing that this move would put bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington on the table Read more…

Amid the Kurdish dispute, the framework insists on nominating Maliki for the premiership.

Amid the Kurdish dispute, the framework insists on nominating Maliki for the premiership.

2-14-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Ali Abdul Kadhim expressed his regret on Saturday that Kurdish parties have not reached a final agreement on a presidential candidate, warning of a potential political deadlock.
Abdul Kadhim told Al-Maalouma that “Kurdish conflicts over the presidency and the failure to agree Read more…

Following the Kurdish understandings, a deputy hints that the presidential election will be decided tomorrow.

Following the Kurdish understandings, a deputy hints that the presidential election will be decided tomorrow.

2-14-2026

The Information Agency/Baghdad –
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi, from the Badr parliamentary bloc, predicted on Saturday that the presidential position would be decided on Sunday, following a final agreement reached between the two Kurdish parties.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Read more…

The Patriotic Union reveals an agreement between Kurdish parties regarding the presidential candidate.

The Patriotic Union reveals an agreement between Kurdish parties regarding the presidential candidate.

2-14-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), revealed on Saturday that an agreement has been reached between the Kurdish parties regarding the presidential candidate.
Raouf told Al-Maalouma that “meetings were held over the past two days between Read more…

The Sudanese coalition: The framework is waiting for the Kurds to “smoke” before announcing Maliki as head of government.

The Sudanese coalition: The framework is waiting for the Kurds to “smoke” before announcing Maliki as head of government.

2-14-2026

The Reconstruction and Development Bloc, headed by caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reiterated on Saturday its firm stance regarding the prime ministerial candidate, indicating that the bloc is awaiting the Kurdish parties’ position before announcing Read more…

Erbil summit meeting: between denial and confirmation… Will the presidential issue be resolved this week?

Erbil summit meeting: between denial and confirmation… Will the presidential issue be resolved this week?

2-14-2026

The presidential election crisis is teetering between the hammer of leaks suggesting an imminent breakthrough and the anvil of political denials surrounding the details of the Kurdish-Kurdish agreement.
While the political scene awaits the announcement of a compromise candidate, Read more…

Parliamentary initiative: Half of MPs’ and ministers’ salaries to go to the state treasury

Parliamentary initiative: Half of MPs’ and ministers’ salaries to go to the state treasury

2026-02-14 05:51

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi, a member of parliament from the Badr bloc, called on members of parliament, ministers, and those holding special ranks to donate half or more of their monthly salaries to the state treasury to address the economic crisis.

Al-Muhammadi’s media office said in a statement that “the MP launched an urgent Read more…

A delegation from the US Congress affirms to Nechirvan Barzani their support for Iraq and the protection of the Kurdistan Region’s entity.

A delegation from the US Congress affirms to Nechirvan Barzani their support for Iraq and the protection of the Kurdistan Region’s entity.

2026-02-14 03:15

Shafaq News – Munich
On Saturday, a delegation from the US Congress, in a meeting with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, affirmed their support for Iraq and the protection of the region’s constitutional entity, stressing the importance of Read more…

Following the US withdrawal, Iraq conducts a missile test using a Chinese-made aircraft at Al-Asad Air Base.

Following the US withdrawal, Iraq conducts a missile test using a Chinese-made aircraft at Al-Asad Air Base.

2026-02-14 03:51

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had conducted a missile launch test using the Chinese multi-mission drone (CH5) at Ain al-Asad Air Base in Anbar province, western Iraq.

The ministry said in a statement that the Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant Read more…

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting next week to determine the date for the presidential election.

The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting next week to determine the date for the presidential election.

2-13-2026

Information/Baghdad…
On Friday, Adi Abdel Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed that the Framework’s forces will hold an important meeting at the beginning of next week to determine the date of the session to elect the President of the Republic.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalomah that “the forces Read more…

Kurdish sources say the two Kurdish parties had agreed on a presidential candidate, but then denied it because of Maliki.

Kurdish sources say the two Kurdish parties had agreed on a presidential candidate, but then denied it because of Maliki.

2026-02-13

The past 48 hours have witnessed a state of political confusion, when confirmed information was leaked about the two Kurdish parties, the KDP and PUK, reaching a decisive political agreement to support a single candidate for the presidency, as well as the distribution of positions Read more…

The Democrat proposes parliamentary and ministerial posts to the Union in exchange for relinquishing the presidency.

The Democrat proposes parliamentary and ministerial posts to the Union in exchange for relinquishing the presidency.

2-13-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) member Mahdi Abdul Karim confirmed that his party had recently offered the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) parliamentary and sovereign ministerial positions in exchange for relinquishing the presidency.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The KDP has submitted proposals to resolve Read more…

A “liquidity and distance” crisis: Erbil employees and retirees face renewed hardship with the Islamic Bank.

A “liquidity and distance” crisis: Erbil employees and retirees face renewed hardship with the Islamic Bank.

2026-02-13 00:48

Shafaq News – Erbil
Employees and retirees in Erbil expressed their dissatisfaction on Friday with what they described as the “deterioration” of banking services provided by the Iraqi Islamic Bank for Investment and Development in Erbil, coinciding with the release of monthly salaries by the Ministry of Finance and Read more…

The European Bank launches financing programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq.

The European Bank launches financing programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq.

2026-02-13 02:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Friday the launch of a package of programs aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq, providing specialized Read more…

Iraqi Foreign Minister: We are taking seriously America’s signals regarding al-Maliki’s nomination

Iraqi Foreign Minister: We are taking seriously America’s signals regarding al-Maliki’s nomination

2026-02-13 02:07

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed on Friday that the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister in the next federal government is an “internal matter,” but at the same time he said, “We are taking seriously America’s signals regarding the appointment of al-Maliki.” Read more…

US Central Command announces completion of mission to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq

US Central Command announces completion of mission to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq

2026-02-13

U.S. Central Command announced Friday the completion of the transfer of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. In a statement, the Command said, “We have completed the mission of transferring ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq.” The statement added, “We transferred more than Read more…