IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The Federal Court ends the term of the Iraqi parliament and transforms the government into a caretaker administration.

The Federal Court ends the term of the Iraqi parliament and transforms the government into a caretaker administration.

2025-11-17 03:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Federal Court decided to end the work of the House of Representatives and transform the government into a “caretaker government”.

The court stated in a document, which was Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The 2026 budget may be delayed, and spending will be based on the 1/12 rule.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The 2026 budget may be delayed, and spending will be based on the 1/12 rule.

11/17/2025

Jamal Kojar, a member of the parliamentary finance committee, confirmed on Monday that preparing the 2026 budget is possible, but its approval may be delayed until the middle of next year.
Kujer explained in his interview Read more…

The popular movement announces its rejection of renewing al-Sudani’s term as Prime Minister

The popular movement announces its rejection of renewing al-Sudani’s term as Prime Minister

11-17-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The popular movement for the Belt and Road Initiative criticized on Monday the actions of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his time as Prime Minister, stressing the need to remove him from office and not renew his term again.

The head of the movement’s organizing body, Read more…

Al-Sayhoud: The coordinating framework is preparing to announce the largest bloc and choose the next prime minister.

Al-Sayhoud: The coordinating framework is preparing to announce the largest bloc and choose the next prime minister.

11-17-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Coordination Framework, MP Mohammed Al-Sayhoud, confirmed on Monday that the decision to choose the next Prime Minister rests exclusively with the leaders of the Coordination Framework and will be respected by everyone.

Al-Sayhoud told Al-Maalouma that “the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening that includes Read more…

Al-Bajari: Iraq is taking steps towards joining the World Maritime Trade Organization

Al-Bajari: Iraq is taking steps towards joining the World Maritime Trade Organization

11-17-2025

Information/Baghdad..
The head of the parliamentary transport committee, Zahra al-Bajari, confirmed on Monday that Iraq is seeking to join the World Maritime Trade Organization, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s position in the maritime transport and international trade Read more…

Karkoush: No alliances to overturn the table; the largest bloc is the path to forming the new government.

Karkoush: No alliances to overturn the table; the largest bloc is the path to forming the new government.

11-17-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Imran Karkoush, a member of the State of Law Coalition, ruled out the possibility of alliances that could overturn the political process, noting that political parties from other components should deal with the current realities and move towards the largest bloc to ensure the formation of the new government.

Karkoush told Al-Maalomah, “The issue of having political alliances that turn Read more…

Exclusive: Date for announcing the final election results and their ratification by the Federal Court

Exclusive: Date for announcing the final election results and their ratification by the Federal Court

2025-11-17 02:00

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Electoral Commission revealed on Monday the date for announcing the final results of the sixth parliamentary elections.

The head of the commission’s media team, Imad Jamil, told Shafaq News Agency that “the commission will officially announce the final results Read more…

Maliki begins holding meetings with political blocs and calls for the formation of a “strong government”.

Maliki begins holding meetings with political blocs and calls for the formation of a “strong government”.

2025-11-17 05:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, called for continued efforts to form a “strong government” during his meeting with delegations from the National Approach Alliance and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Party.

The State of Law Coalition’s media office said in a statement Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani discusses trade between Washington and Erbil with a US delegation

Nechirvan Barzani discusses trade between Washington and Erbil with a US delegation

2025-11-17 04:59

Shafaq News – Erbil
The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed trade relations between Washington and Erbil with a delegation from the US Business Council.

According to a statement received Read more…

Electoral Commission: Preliminary results will not be significantly affected by the final announcement today.

Electoral Commission: Preliminary results will not be significantly affected by the final announcement today.

2025-11-17

The Independent High Electoral Commission confirmed on Monday that the preliminary results will not be greatly affected by the announcement of the final results today. The head of the commission’s media support unit, Imad Jamil, told the official agency that “the Independent High Electoral Commission announced Read more…

The general election results yield 188 seats for Shiites, 75 for Sunnis, and 56 for Kurds!

The general election results yield 188 seats for Shiites, 75 for Sunnis, and 56 for Kurds!

11-16-2025

Information/Special…
The final results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections for general seats only have revealed dramatic outcomes and profound repercussions for the Iraqi political landscape. The elections produced a predictable Read more…

Sudan supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization with a new law.

Sudan supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization with a new law.

11-16-2025

Baghdad-Mail
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, praised on Sunday the Cabinet’s approval of the draft law amending the Commercial Agency Regulation Law, stressing that it supports the requirements for Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization and improves Read more…

Transportation projects are nearing completion.

Transportation projects are nearing completion.

16/11/2025

Baghdad: Batoul Al-Hassani
The transport sector in Iraq is witnessing a new beginning with the completion of several strategic projects by the end of this year, aimed at developing infrastructure, improving connectivity between governorates, and enhancing the efficiency of the movement of people and goods.

According to observers, the projects represent an important step to support Read more…

Strengthening Iraq’s steps towards joining the World Trade Organization

Strengthening Iraq’s steps towards joining the World Trade Organization

16/11/2025

The Ministry of Trade is adopting strategic steps to enhance Iraq’s chances of joining the World Trade Organization as a full member.

The Ministry’s official spokesperson, Mohammed Hanoun, told Al-Sabah newspaper that joining the WTO represents a significant step towards full integration into the global economy Read more…

The State of Law proposes a “compromise” candidate… closer to the political scene than to the number of votes.

The State of Law proposes a “compromise” candidate… closer to the political scene than to the number of votes.

2025-11-16 06:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, proposed on Sunday putting forward a “compromise” candidate to form and head the next government, indicating that this proposal is the closest to Read more…

A member of the coordinating framework reveals the date for announcing the identity of the next prime minister.

A member of the coordinating framework reveals the date for announcing the identity of the next prime minister.

11-16-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Essam Shaker, a member of the coordinating framework, confirmed on Sunday that the identity of the next prime minister will be announced and clear before Read more…

Consensus on removing Halbousi… Al-Dulaimi: Sunni political dialogues begin to form the government

Consensus on removing Halbousi… Al-Dulaimi: Sunni political dialogues begin to form the government

11-16-2025

Information/Anbar…
Ahmed Abdul Sattar Al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, revealed on Sunday that political dialogues have begun between Sunni alliances to form the new government, excluding the Progress Party led by Mohammed Al-Halbousi.

Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Sunni political alliances Read more…

Water expert: Iraq needs 40 dams to ensure the utilization of rainwater

Water expert: Iraq needs 40 dams to ensure the utilization of rainwater

11-16-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Water resources expert Tahseen Al-Moussawi confirmed on Sunday that the heavy rains that fell on Saturday only contributed to raising the water storage in the dams by an amount of 30 cubic centimeters, explaining that most of the rain fell behind the dams, which prevented us from benefiting from it, as a result of Read more…

Al-Ziyadi: The position of President of the Republic is the biggest obstacle and requires the confidence of two-thirds of Parliament.

Al-Ziyadi: The position of President of the Republic is the biggest obstacle and requires the confidence of two-thirds of Parliament.

11-16-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Ziyadi confirmed on Sunday that violating the constitutional deadlines related to the appointment of the three presidencies has become expected as a result of the continued disputes between political forces Read more…

Al-Dulaimi: Shiite-Sunni agreement on choosing Al-Shammari to head the new government

Al-Dulaimi: Shiite-Sunni agreement on choosing Al-Shammari to head the new government

11-16-2025

Information / Anbar…
Member of the Sovereignty Alliance, Ahmed Fawaz Al-Dulaimi, revealed on Sunday that Sunni and Shiite political forces have reached a unified position to choose the current Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, to assume the position Read more…