Government financial advisor: Internal and external debt is within safe global limits.
Government financial advisor: Internal and external debt is within safe global limits.
2025-12-20
The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Saturday that Iraq’s external debt stands at 4%, which is within safe limits. He also indicated that both internal and external debt are within internationally accepted safe ranges. Salih told the official news agency that “Iraq’s external public debt Read more…
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Al-Anbari confirms the possibility of Maliki assuming power as Prime Minister
Al-Anbari confirms the possibility of Maliki assuming power as Prime Minister
12-19-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Sabah al-Anbari, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed the possibility of Nouri al-Maliki returning to power as Prime Minister for the next term, especially given the successes he achieved during his eight years in office.
Al-Anbari told Al-Maalouma, “The selection of the next Prime Minister Read more…
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Among the most prominent solutions are reducing expenses and salaries… An economic expert presents solutions to the financial crisis in Iraq
Among the most prominent solutions are reducing expenses and salaries… An economic expert presents solutions to the financial crisis in Iraq
2025-12-19 02:53
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, the head of the “Iraq Future” Foundation, economist Manar Al-Obaidi, ruled out the possibility of non-oil financial revenues replacing oil revenues in covering the expenses of the Iraqi state and the monthly Read more…
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Ministry of Transport: Plan to support maritime transport with 2,000 containers and 15 boats
Ministry of Transport: Plan to support maritime transport with 2,000 containers and 15 boats
2025-12-19
The Ministry of Transport announced on Friday the commencement of extensive steps to expand investment opportunities in the maritime transport sector. It indicated that maritime transport investments enhance capacity and improve services at Iraqi ports. The Ministry also revealed a plan to support maritime Read more…
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Ministry of Electricity: 58% of supplied energy is uncontrolled and not subject to billing
Ministry of Electricity: 58% of supplied energy is uncontrolled and not subject to billing
2025-12-19
The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Friday that it is implementing campaigns to install meters, upgrade distribution networks, and collect energy payments. It also indicated that losses in power transmission lines and distribution networks reach more than 58%. Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told the official news agency that “there are ongoing meetings between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani and Minister of Electricity Read more…
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A former MP calls for the establishment of a “drone academy”: the weapon of the future at a lower cost and higher accuracy.
A former MP calls for the establishment of a “drone academy”: the weapon of the future at a lower cost and higher accuracy.
12-18-2025
Information/Special..
Former member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Ayoub Al-Rubaie, called on Thursday for the adoption of what he called the “Drone Academy” to develop the weapon of the future, which would enhance Iraq’s ability to confront internal and external challenges at lower costs of up to 50%. Read more…
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The rest is up for grabs and maneuvering… Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki, one of them will be the next prime minister
The rest is up for grabs and maneuvering… Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki, one of them will be the next prime minister
2025-12-18 07:47
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Thursday evening that there are only two names officially and genuinely competing for the premiership.
Coalition leader Khalid Walid told Shafaq News Agency that “the negotiating committee of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition is still working Read more…
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Trump’s strategy is a game-changer.
Trump’s strategy is a game-changer.
18/12/2025
Narmin Al-Mufti
From the moment the Trump administration announced its National Security Strategy 2025 earlier this week, it became clear that the world was facing a document unlike any before it. Washington no longer speaks with the tone of a superpower that views the world’s regions as fixed spheres of influence, but rather with the tone of a shrewd businessman calculating his moves with one eye on profit and the other on Read more…
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Trump’s representative’s visit to Baghdad postponed until after Christmas.
Trump’s representative’s visit to Baghdad postponed until after Christmas.
12-18-2025
Information/Baghdad..
An informed source confirmed on Thursday that the arrival of US President Donald Trump’s representative in Baghdad has been postponed until further notice, amid expectations that he might arrive after Christmas.
The source told Al-Maalomah that “all indications pointed to Read more…
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State of law: Al-Sudani’s chances are slim, and Al-Maliki is the most likely candidate for prime minister.
State of law: Al-Sudani’s chances are slim, and Al-Maliki is the most likely candidate for prime minister.
12-18-2025
Information / Baghdad
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that the leaders of the Coordination Framework are close to deciding on a candidate for the next Prime Minister and presenting him within the constitutional deadlines, noting that the competition is still ongoing between Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, but Read more…
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Al-Saraya: The next government is obligated to end the electricity crisis.
Al-Saraya: The next government is obligated to end the electricity crisis.
12-18-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Karim Al-Sarai stressed on Thursday that the next government is obligated to solve the electricity crisis that citizens have been suffering from for years, stressing that this issue must be among its top priorities.
Al-Sarai told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the electricity crisis directly affects Read more…
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The Union and the Democratic Party are breaking the ice… and anticipation is growing for the formation of the Baghdad and Erbil governments as a single package.
The Union and the Democratic Party are breaking the ice… and anticipation is growing for the formation of the Baghdad and Erbil governments as a single package.
12-18-2025
Information/Baghdad…
After a hiatus of more than a year, the Patriotic Union and the Democratic Party resumed their meetings, in a move aimed at thawing relations between the two sides and restarting dialogues on constitutional and political entitlements, proceeding with the process according to the political norms Read more…
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Al-Shabaki: The tripartite budget failed to achieve stability and puts Iraq at risk of bankruptcy.
Al-Shabaki: The tripartite budget failed to achieve stability and puts Iraq at risk of bankruptcy.
12-18-2025
Information/Special..
Former MP Mohammed Al-Shabaki confirmed today that the three-year budget did not achieve the desired economic stability, warning that the continuation of current financial policies will lead the country to a suffocating economic crisis in the coming Read more…
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Al-Fahdawi: Shiite-Sunni agreement to remove Al-Halbousi and choose Al-Samarrai to head the parliament
Al-Fahdawi: Shiite-Sunni agreement to remove Al-Halbousi and choose Al-Samarrai to head the parliament
12-18-2025
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A leader in the Azm Alliance, Mohammed al-Fahdawi, revealed today, Thursday, that there is near-unanimity on nominating the head of the Azm Alliance, Muthanna al-Samarrai, for the position of Speaker of Parliament after Read more…
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What does the Iraqi economy need to reform? An analytical look at the current situation and potential paths to correction.
What does the Iraqi economy need to reform? An analytical look at the current situation and potential paths to correction.
12-18-2025
Researcher: Shatha Khalil*
For many years, the Iraqi economy has suffered from a clear paradox: possessing substantial financial resources, yet lacking the capacity to translate these resources into genuine and sustainable development. The relative financial stability Iraq enjoys today does not necessarily reflect Read more…
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Border Ports Authority: Ports are undergoing a digital transformation after the introduction of modern technologies and the networking of sonar systems.
Border Ports Authority: Ports are undergoing a digital transformation after the introduction of modern technologies and the networking of sonar systems.
2025-12-18
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Adnan Al-Waili, confirmed today, Thursday, that the ports are witnessing a digital transformation after the introduction of modern technologies and the networking of sonars. A statement from the Authority stated that Read more…
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Trump envoy and Joe Wilson: We will make Iraq great again
Trump envoy and Joe Wilson: We will make Iraq great again
2025-12-18
Shafaq News – Washington
Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump’s envoy, wrote on the “X” platform (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that he met with US Congressman Joe Wilson and it was a “great meeting.”
“It was a great meeting with U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson and his team,” Savaya Read more…
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Sudani directs a comprehensive evaluation and restructuring of tax administration systems in Iraq
Sudani directs a comprehensive evaluation and restructuring of tax administration systems in Iraq
2025-12-18 01:49
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed that a comprehensive evaluation and restructuring of all tax administration systems in Iraq, including their specific policies, be carried out.
This came during his chairmanship of a special meeting Read more…
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The Iraqi government told Shafaq News: The relationship with Washington has moved from “conflict” to “partnership”.
The Iraqi government told Shafaq News: The relationship with Washington has moved from “conflict” to “partnership”.
2025-12-18 04:53
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Foreign Affairs, Farhad Ala’addin, affirmed on Thursday that the United States’ decision to revoke the authorization to use force against Iraq confirms that the country is now fully sovereign and signifies a shift in the relationship from “conflict” to “partnership.”
Alaa al-Din told Shafaq News Agency that “this decision represents a clear Read more…
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Research Center: Iraq is at a pivotal moment to address its economy and revive the private sector.
Research Center: Iraq is at a pivotal moment to address its economy and revive the private sector.
2025-12-18 06:01
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The “ Center for Research and Strategic Studies ” stated that Iraq needs a “realistic diagnosis of its economic imbalances” in order to implement appropriate reform prescriptions, a step that will not succeed without a strong private sector, instead of relying on the state, which acts as if it is the sole engine Read more…
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