Hazem: Al-Halbousi insists on submitting his name for the presidency of Parliament
Hazem: Al-Halbousi insists on submitting his name for the presidency of Parliament
12-24-2025
Information / Baghdad –
Political analyst Mukhlid Hazem confirmed that former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi is insisting on exclusively submitting his name for the speakership through his party, Taqaddum.
Hazem told Al-Maalouma that “the Sunni Council may resort to Read more…
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Rule of law: The coordinating framework has two months, according to the constitution, to choose the prime minister.
Rule of law: The coordinating framework has two months, according to the constitution, to choose the prime minister.
12-24-2025
Information/Special..
Diaa al-Nasiri, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the constitutional timelines give the forces of the Coordination Framework a deadline of about two months to decide on the selection of the next Prime Minister, stressing that the position will remain confined Read more…
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The Sunni Council fails again to elect a Speaker of Parliament
The Sunni Council fails again to elect a Speaker of Parliament
2025-12-24
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The National Political Council, which unites the Sunni forces that won the recent elections, failed on Tuesday evening to choose a candidate to fill the position of Speaker of Parliament.
The media office of the council stated in a statement Read more…
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Source: Employee and retiree salaries are not affected by the banks’ annual inventory.
Source: Employee and retiree salaries are not affected by the banks’ annual inventory.
2025-12-24 00:27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday that the annual inventory and auditing processes carried out by government banks at the end of each year will not affect the disbursement of salaries to employees and retirees.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the suspension of some banking activities Read more…
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Oil Minister: Refining sector projects aim to transform Iraq into an exporter of petroleum products.
Oil Minister: Refining sector projects aim to transform Iraq into an exporter of petroleum products.
2025-12-24 01:47
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani stated on Wednesday that the ministry aims, through expansion projects in the refining sector, to transform Iraq into an exporter of oil derivatives.
This came during his chairmanship of a meeting Read more…
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Document reveals that Vietnam owes 45 billion dinars, and the government is neglecting to recover it.
Document reveals that Vietnam owes 45 billion dinars, and the government is neglecting to recover it.
12-23-2025
Information/Baghdad…
MP Haider al-Mutairi revealed on Tuesday that Vietnam owes Iraq 45 billion Iraqi dinars, criticizing the government’s inaction in recovering these funds.
In a statement received Read more…
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A verbal altercation disrupts the Sunni reconciliation meeting, and Halbousi leaves in anger.
A verbal altercation disrupts the Sunni reconciliation meeting, and Halbousi leaves in anger.
12-23-2025
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A source in Anbar province revealed on Tuesday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, stormed out of a small meeting convened by the Sunni Council to reconcile his differences with Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the Azm Alliance.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “a verbal altercation ended the Read more…
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Experts: Liquidity is under control and does not represent a financial gap.
Experts: Liquidity is under control and does not represent a financial gap.
2025/12/23
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed officials to assess the impact of public finance reforms, emphasizing the importance of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues to ensure the stability of the national economy. Economic experts believe that the current liquidity fluctuations do not represent a genuine Read more…
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The US begins reducing its military presence in Iraq… and 20% of the international coalition withdraws.
The US begins reducing its military presence in Iraq… and 20% of the international coalition withdraws.
2025/12/23
A report by the American website “Fox News” revealed the start of a gradual reduction of the American military mission in Iraq, confirming that Washington has begun withdrawing its forces in accordance with an agreement with Baghdad.
The report stated that “the US military mission in Iraq is gradually being reduced, Read more…
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Popular movement: The Sudanese opened the door to American interventions
Popular movement: The Sudanese opened the door to American interventions
12-23-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The head of the organizing body of the popular movement for the Belt and Road, Hussein Ali, confirmed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has opened the door to American interference in internal affairs in order to serve his projects, most notably supporting his continued hold on power.
Ali told Al-Maalomah that “Al-Sudani has opened the door to American projects Read more…
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The Islamic Resistance sets a strict condition for surrendering weapons: the withdrawal of foreign forces first.
The Islamic Resistance sets a strict condition for surrendering weapons: the withdrawal of foreign forces first.
12-23-2025
Information / Report
The issue of restricting weapons is one of the most sensitive political and security issues in the Iraqi scene, as it raises a wide controversy in which positions vary between the government and resistance factions, ranging from conditional acceptance linked to achieving full sovereignty, to outright rejection based on Read more…
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The State of Law coalition rejects the “Sudanese Initiative”: We remain committed to Nouri al-Maliki.
The State of Law coalition rejects the “Sudanese Initiative”: We remain committed to Nouri al-Maliki.
2025-12-23 04:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali, from the State of Law Coalition, revealed that her coalition rejected the initiative of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by (outgoing) Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, regarding the candidate for the new government, stressing that the leaders of the framework refuse to renew Al-Sudani’s mandate. Read more…
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Iraqi electricity authority announces complete halt to Iranian gas gas supplies
Iraqi electricity authority announces complete halt to Iranian gas gas supplies
2025-12-23 05:02
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Tuesday that the supply of imported Iranian gas has completely stopped, causing the electrical system to lose between (4000 – 4500) megawatts, as a result of the shutdown Read more…
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The presidency of the House of Representatives was decided today.
The presidency of the House of Representatives was decided today.
2025-12-23
The National Political Council, which represents the main Sunni forces, confirmed that Tuesday’s meeting will be crucial in selecting a single candidate for the presidency of the House of Representatives, given the pressure of constitutional deadlines to finalize the issue of the next parliament’s presidency.
The political corridors are witnessing a rapid Read more…
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Al-Dulaimi: The Sunni Council supports Al-Samarrai’s nomination for Speaker of Parliament, but Al-Halbousi rejects it.
Al-Dulaimi: The Sunni Council supports Al-Samarrai’s nomination for Speaker of Parliament, but Al-Halbousi rejects it.
12-22-2025
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Abdul Sattar Ahmed al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, confirmed on Monday that the Sunni National Council convened and unanimously agreed to support the nomination of Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the Azm Alliance, for the position of Speaker of Parliament. This came amidst objections Read more…
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Rashid: Corruption is devouring half of Iraq’s non-oil revenues
Rashid: Corruption is devouring half of Iraq’s non-oil revenues
12-22-2025
The Information/Baghdad –
Saleh Rashid, a member of the Alternative Alliance, confirmed on Monday that corruption is consuming approximately 50% of Iraq’s non-oil revenues. He called for the adoption of a strategic roadmap to correct the course of the national economy Read more…
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A source reveals three messages sent by Sunni forces to Halbousi.
A source reveals three messages sent by Sunni forces to Halbousi.
12-22-2025
Information/Baghdad…
A source close to the National Political Council revealed on Monday that Sunni forces sent three messages to Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the “Progress” Alliance, during a meeting held at the home of Thabit al-Abbasi.
The source told Al-Maalouma that “the meeting of the National Political Council, which represents Sunni forces, at the home of Read more…
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The coordination framework denies the existence of a political deadlock regarding the next prime ministership.
The coordination framework denies the existence of a political deadlock regarding the next prime ministership.
12-22-2025
The Information/Baghdad –
On Monday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied any political deadlock in reaching a consensus on a candidate for the next prime minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi stated, “The meetings of the Coordination Framework forces are ongoing, and there is a high degree Read more…
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Legal expert: Exceeding constitutional deadlines threatens the legitimacy of parliament and deepens the political crisis.
Legal expert: Exceeding constitutional deadlines threatens the legitimacy of parliament and deepens the political crisis.
12-22-2025
Information/Special..
Legal expert Habib Al-Quraishi confirmed that constitutional deadlines are considered “sacred times” in constitutional systems, noting that Iraq has violated this sanctity more than once, which has negatively affected the stability Read more…
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The next prime minister and disarmament: 3 crucial choices at Maliki’s residence tonight
The next prime minister and disarmament: 3 crucial choices at Maliki’s residence tonight
2025-12-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The forces of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening, Monday, at the home of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, with the aim of agreeing on the identity of the next prime minister and ending the controversy surrounding him.
A source from the Coordination Framework Read more…
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