Former MP: The next government is required to review all Kurdistan oil contracts
Former MP: The next government is required to review all Kurdistan oil contracts
12-15-2025
Information / Baghdad
Former MP Kazem Al-Touki called on the incoming government on Monday to review all oil contracts related to the Kurdistan Region, stressing that this issue is one of the most prominent economic and political issues that require urgent Read more…
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The era of old agreements is over… Disputes dash the hopes of Halbousi and Sudani for a return to the fold.
The era of old agreements is over… Disputes dash the hopes of Halbousi and Sudani for a return to the fold.
12-15-2025
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Recent political developments in Iraq indicate that the chances of both former Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi and current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani returning to leadership positions in the next phase have decreased, given the changing political balances and escalating internal disputes Read more…
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The National Tribal Current: A second term for al-Sudani is impossible
The National Tribal Current: A second term for al-Sudani is impossible
12-15-2025
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The head of the political body of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman Al-Jazaeri, confirmed that the chances of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani obtaining a second term have become almost non-existent, indicating that the government’s performance during the current stage has plunged Iraq Read more…
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Legal expert: The Federal Court’s decision strips members of parliament of their parliamentary status.
Legal expert: The Federal Court’s decision strips members of parliament of their parliamentary status.
12-15-2025
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Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi confirmed today that the decision of the Supreme Federal Court to end the work of the House of Representatives and transform the current government into a caretaker government had direct constitutional consequences, most notably Read more…
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Fitch affirms Iraq’s credit rating at (B-) and praises “internal stability”
Fitch affirms Iraq’s credit rating at (B-) and praises “internal stability”
2025-12-15 02:12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Monday that the international credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Iraq’s sovereign rating at (B-) with a “stable” outlook.
The ministry said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that this step reflects international confidence in the ability of the Iraqi economy to maintain Read more…
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The coordination framework sets a two-week deadline for deciding on a prime ministerial candidate.
The coordination framework sets a two-week deadline for deciding on a prime ministerial candidate.
2025-12-15 03:36
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Victory” coalition, led by Haider al-Abadi, revealed on Monday the date for the naming of the next prime minister by the Shiite coordination framework.
Coalition spokesman Aqeel al-Rudaini told Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting of the coordination framework scheduled for Read more…
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China: We seek to reduce customs duties on Iraqi products
China: We seek to reduce customs duties on Iraqi products
2025-12-14 07:18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Jin Xin, Assistant Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, announced on Sunday the importance of investing in bilateral cooperation with Iraq, while explaining that his country seeks to reduce customs duties in a way that Read more…
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A Sudanese advisor comments on the dollar’s fluctuations: temporary and not based on real data.
A Sudanese advisor comments on the dollar’s fluctuations: temporary and not based on real data.
12-14-2025
Baghdad-Mail
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that the fluctuation of the dollar is temporary and is not based on real economic data, while indicating that the government continues to fix the official exchange rate Read more…
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Coordination framework: Iraq has the potential to be among the ranks of developed countries.
Coordination framework: Iraq has the potential to be among the ranks of developed countries.
12-14-2025
Information / Baghdad…
Mohammed Toufan, a leader in the Coordination Framework, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq possesses all the capabilities that qualify it to rise to the ranks of developed countries, noting that the Coordination Framework is open to all Read more…
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Al-Kadhimi affirms the cohesion of the coordination framework and denies the existence of disagreements regarding the nomination of the Prime Minister.
Al-Kadhimi affirms the cohesion of the coordination framework and denies the existence of disagreements regarding the nomination of the Prime Minister.
12-14-2025
Information / Baghdad…
Former MP Mueen Al-Kadhimi confirmed on Sunday that focusing media and political attention on the Coordination Framework, rather than other political forces, regarding the nomination of the next Prime Minister is a natural matter, given the great importance and sensitivity of this position Read more…
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Implications and benefits of ending the UNAMI mission in Iraq
Implications and benefits of ending the UNAMI mission in Iraq
12-14-2025
Information / Report…
After more than two decades of international presence in Iraq, the country turned a thorny political page by announcing the end of the mission of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in a move described as a clear indication of Iraq’s transition to a stable state with full sovereignty, capable of managing its affairs without international guardianship or Read more…
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Iraq wins international lawsuit, avoiding paying more than $120 million to an American company.
Iraq wins international lawsuit, avoiding paying more than $120 million to an American company.
2025-12-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Justice announced on Sunday that it had won an international lawsuit that saved the country from paying more than $120 million to an American company.
The ministry said in a statement today that it had achieved “an important legal Read more…
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The UAE imposes “heavy” financial penalties on Iraq’s Rafidain Bank
The UAE imposes “heavy” financial penalties on Iraq’s Rafidain Bank
2025-12-14 00:58
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Abu Dhabi
Informed sources revealed on Sunday that financial and administrative violations at the Rafidain Bank branch in Abu Dhabi, in addition to monitoring indicators of mismanagement, prompted the UAE Central Bank to impose “large financial” fines on the branch, warning that these measures could end with the complete closure Read more…
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Warnings of decisions that could destabilize living conditions and the economy
Warnings of decisions that could destabilize living conditions and the economy
2025-12-14
Economic and financial affairs expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi warned of serious social and economic repercussions that may result from any government move to reduce employee salaries or raise the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in Read more…
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Rafidain Bank: (20) additional branches join the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system
Rafidain Bank: (20) additional branches join the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system
2025-12-14
Rafidain Bank announced today, Sunday, the addition of (20) additional branches to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing System. A statement from the bank stated that, “Under the auspices of the Director General of Rafidain Read more…
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The Federal Supreme Court approves the election results.
The Federal Supreme Court approves the election results.
2025-12-14
The Federal Supreme Court announced today, Sunday, the ratification of the final results of the general elections for membership in the House of Representatives. A statement from the court’s media center stated that “the Federal Supreme Court held its closed session today, Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the presence of Read more…
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Iraq spends 617 million dinars per minute on its employees without producing anything.
Iraq spends 617 million dinars per minute on its employees without producing anything.
2025-12-13 07:32
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Khaled Al-Jabri, head of the Usul Foundation for Economic Development and Sustainable Development, confirmed on Saturday that the administrative laws relating to state employees are disciplinary and discipline laws and are not based on performance and productivity.
Al-Jabri told Shafaq News Agency that “laws that are not based on performance Read more…
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192 countries… Iraq joins a global anti-corruption alliance
192 countries… Iraq joins a global anti-corruption alliance
2025-12-13 07:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission announced on Saturday that it has officially joined the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), which has 192 member countries.
This came during the chairmanship of the delegation participating in the annual Read more…
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The Iraqi banking sector is witnessing its largest digital expansion deal to launch more innovative digital services.
The Iraqi banking sector is witnessing its largest digital expansion deal to launch more innovative digital services.
12-13-2025
Baghdad-Mail
The National Bank of Iraq praised the investment developments taking place in Iraq, stressing that this is a strategic step that enhances the digital transformation in the country, while noting that the development of banking services is in line with the highest international standards.
The bank said in a statement, “The bank has approved the purchase of 51% Read more…
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A file worth billions… MP: The Sudanese government failed to address it
A file worth billions… MP: The Sudanese government failed to address it
12-13-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Hussein Ali accused Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government on Wednesday of negligence and failure to address the issue of collecting customs duties, despite proposals submitted by the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Investment to address the existing problems Read more…
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