Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.
Abdul Hadi: The coordination framework has not yet decided on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.
12-28-2025
Information/Baghdad…
On Sunday, Adi Abdel Hadi, a member of the coordinating framework, confirmed that no progress had been made in reaching an agreement on who would head the next government.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “the file of choosing a consensus candidate for Read more…
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Al-Moussawi calls on the next government to expel all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory.
Al-Moussawi calls on the next government to expel all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory.
12-28-2025
Information / Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi called on the incoming government on Sunday to work to remove all Turkish forces from Iraqi territory, stressing that the presence of these forces represents a violation of national sovereignty and must be addressed urgently. Read more…
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A new year without a budget… The 1/12 system is back in operation and awaits the formation of the new government.
A new year without a budget… The 1/12 system is back in operation and awaits the formation of the new government.
12-28-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The current year will end in a few days, and Iraq will enter its new year, 2026, without a budget legislated in the House of Representatives. In the absence of a government and its entry into the caretaker phase, Iraq will enter the phase of Read more…
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Five critical issues await the next government… 2026, a year of heavy challenges
Five critical issues await the next government… 2026, a year of heavy challenges
12-28-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Abbas Sarout confirmed on Sunday that the next government will face five critical and extremely difficult issues, while noting that 2026 will be a year full of challenges and needs a clear roadmap to Read more…
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Sudani reveals “current” efforts to hold a meeting between Washington and Tehran in Baghdad
Sudani reveals “current” efforts to hold a meeting between Washington and Tehran in Baghdad
2025-12-28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed on Saturday evening that there are “current” efforts to hold negotiations between America and Iran in the capital, Baghdad.
In a televised interview with Read more…
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Kurdistan Region Finance Ministry announces Baghdad will fund October salaries
Kurdistan Region Finance Ministry announces Baghdad will fund October salaries
2025-12-28 01:25
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Sunday that the Federal Ministry of Finance had funded the salaries of public sector employees and workers in the region for the month of October.
The Federal Ministry of Finance deposited today, Sunday, an amount of (942,845,000,000) nine hundred and forty-two billion, eight hundred and forty-five million dinars into the bank account Read more…
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Gold is safer than other currencies in Iraq.
Gold is safer than other currencies in Iraq.
2025-12-28 02:26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that gold is considered safer than other currencies within the reserve basket.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that “diversification in foreign reserves is based on distributing assets among different international currencies Read more…
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“American imports”: Stolen cars reach Iraq via an international smuggling network
“American imports”: Stolen cars reach Iraq via an international smuggling network
2025-12-28 03:44
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The issue of the car smuggling network from the US state of Michigan to the Middle East, specifically to Iraq and Dubai, is gaining traction, as federal authorities revealed that the phenomenon of car theft is escalating and has reached Read more…
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Communications Ministry plans to bring fiber optic internet to 8 million homes in Iraq
Communications Ministry plans to bring fiber optic internet to 8 million homes in Iraq
2025-12-28 03:54
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications revealed on Sunday that the fiber optic internet service did not reach more than 8 million homes under the previous plan, noting that this problem will be solved based on the results of the population census .
Undersecretary of the Ministry, Read more…
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The Prime Minister directs the release of a new batch of payments owed to contractors.
The Prime Minister directs the release of a new batch of payments owed to contractors.
2025-12-28
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed on Sunday the release of a new batch of payments for completed work as part of a series of payments to Iraqi contractors. He emphasized the government’s commitment to Read more…
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Exclusive: Al-Atar reveals an American message to the religious authority: We do not support any candidate for prime minister.
Exclusive: Al-Atar reveals an American message to the religious authority: We do not support any candidate for prime minister.
2025-12-27 06:26
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, a leader in the coordination framework revealed an American message addressed to the highest religious authority in Iraq through an intermediary, in which Washington confirmed that it does not support a specific name for the position of Prime Minister, nor does it Read more…
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Two potential candidates for Speaker of Parliament… Al-Azzawi: It is very likely that two names will be put forward in the first session
Two potential candidates for Speaker of Parliament… Al-Azzawi: It is very likely that two names will be put forward in the first session
12-27-2025
The former MP Abdul Khaliq al-Azzawi confirmed on Saturday that it is very likely that Sunni forces will put forward more than one candidate for the position of Speaker of Parliament in the first session of the new parliamentary term. Speaking to Al-Maalomah , al -Azzawi said, “The decision Read more…
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Maliki’s coalition: The framework still has ample time to choose the prime minister.
Maliki’s coalition: The framework still has ample time to choose the prime minister.
12-27-2025
The Information Agency / Baghdad
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, affirmed on Saturday that the Coordination Framework still has ample time to select its candidate for prime minister, emphasizing its ability to reach an agreement within Read more…
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A member of parliament responds to skeptics: The Popular Mobilization Forces are a national institution that cannot be touched.
A member of parliament responds to skeptics: The Popular Mobilization Forces are a national institution that cannot be touched.
12-27-2025
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi affirmed on Saturday that preserving and supporting the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is a national duty that cannot be neglected, stressing that the PMF has become a fundamental pillar of the Iraqi security Read more…
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“Threaten them with their money”: Savaya receives advice on the weaknesses of Iraqi politicians
“Threaten them with their money”: Savaya receives advice on the weaknesses of Iraqi politicians
2025-12-27 01:10
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Middle East Monitor website offered advice to the US Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, that if he wants to succeed in his Iraqi mission and survive what the report called the “theater of illusions” represented by Baghdad, he should scrutinize who is making money.
After the London-based website pointed out that Savaya came to his position Read more…
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“Dollar reservation”… Rafidain Bank complicates procedures for selling travelers’ quota
“Dollar reservation”… Rafidain Bank complicates procedures for selling travelers’ quota
2025-12-27 02:21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that the process of selling dollars to travelers by Al-Rafidain Bank is done through electronic booking days before the travel date, describing it as a complex mechanism compared to other banks and exchange Read more…
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On the eve of the first session, Sunni forces finalize their nomination of the new Iraqi parliament speaker.
On the eve of the first session, Sunni forces finalize their nomination of the new Iraqi parliament speaker.
2025-12-27 03:58
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The National Political Council, which unites the Sunni forces that won the recent elections, intends to hold an important meeting tomorrow, Sunday, to decide on the selection of the Speaker of Parliament, 24 hours before the first session Read more…
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Tonight, three Shiite candidates are vying for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.
Tonight, three Shiite candidates are vying for the position of First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.
2025-12-27 04:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The coordinating framework, which brings together Shiite political forces, intends to hold a meeting this Saturday evening at the office of the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, in order to decide on the selection of the first deputy Read more…
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The Iraqi parliament, in its new session, has set two items on the agenda for its first session on Monday.
The Iraqi parliament, in its new session, has set two items on the agenda for its first session on Monday.
2025-12-27 05:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament is scheduled to hold its first session of its sixth term on Monday at 12 noon, which includes two items on its agenda.
The first paragraph includes: the swearing-in of the new Read more…
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Ministry of Defense: 6 new French aircraft will arrive soon to bolster air defenses
Ministry of Defense: 6 new French aircraft will arrive soon to bolster air defenses
2025-12-27
The Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that the priority is currently to strengthen air defense and arm the air force, while noting that 6 new French aircraft will arrive by the end of this year to enhance air defense. Read more…
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