US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown
US Embassy in Baghdad: Visa and consular services continue despite federal shutdown
2025-10-01 00:03
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced on Wednesday that scheduled passport and visa services at US embassies and consulates abroad will continue during the budget hiatus, as circumstances permit.
The embassy confirmed in a statement Read more…
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The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.
The Coordination Framework comments on the Pentagon’s decision to reduce the military presence in Iraq.
2025-10-01 01:11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework, which brings together Iraq’s ruling Shiite political forces, commented on Wednesday on the Pentagon’s announcement to reduce the military presence in Iraq and transition to a strategic partnership.
Framework member Adi Al-Khadran told Read more…
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation
Baghdad-Erbil Oil Agreement: Türkiye Proposes Oil Refineries and Financial Participation
2025-10-01 01:18
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday the amendments included in the draft joint oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil, which Türkiye sent to the Iraqi government two months ago.
The source explained Read more…
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Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.
Iraq announces its support for Trump’s initiative to end the war on Gaza.
2025-10-01 03:59
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its welcome on Wednesday for the initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, which aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement today, the ministry praised the declaration’s proposals Read more…
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Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts
Qi Card Company Tightens Control in Iraq in Cooperation with the US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts
2025-10-01 04:52
Shafaq News – Translation
Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman and Co-Founder of the International Smart Card Company, owner of the QI electronic card, revealed that the company is implementing a strict policy to monitor and prohibit suspicious activity in cooperation with Iraqi and US authorities, confirming that approximately Read more…
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Exclusive: Iraqi Minister of Agriculture: We have achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exported seven crops.
Exclusive: Iraqi Minister of Agriculture: We have achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and exported seven crops.
2025-10-01 06:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Special Interview
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Abbas Jabr revealed the ministry’s methods to address the water scarcity crisis and support agriculture. While noting the achievement of self-sufficiency in a number of crops, most notably wheat, he also revealed the export of seven crops for the first time in the country. Read more…
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The Pentagon is continuing to reduce its mission in Iraq.
The Pentagon is continuing to reduce its mission in Iraq.
2025-10-01
The Pentagon renewed its commitment to reducing its military mission in Iraq, as agreed upon last year, stating that the transition of US-led coalition operations was a result of Read more…
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An oil expert explains the importance of the Baghdad-Kurdistan agreement and its impact on the global market.
An oil expert explains the importance of the Baghdad-Kurdistan agreement and its impact on the global market.
2025/09/30
Oil expert Furat al-Moussawi considered the oil agreement between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region a strategic and important agreement that paves the way for future legislation of a new oil and gas law. He noted that the next three months will be a litmus test of the extent Read more…
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A deputy rules out the approval of the oil and gas law due to disagreements between Baghdad and Erbil.
A deputy rules out the approval of the oil and gas law due to disagreements between Baghdad and Erbil.
9-30-2025
Information/Baghdad..
MP Bahaa al-Nouri ruled out on Tuesday the possibility of passing the oil and gas law during the current period, attributing this to the ongoing deep disagreements between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Al-Nouri told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “political and legal differences still Read more…
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Al-Salami announces a new development in the Khor Abdullah issue and reiterates his rejection of the agreement.
Al-Salami announces a new development in the Khor Abdullah issue and reiterates his rejection of the agreement.
9-30-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Haider Al-Salami revealed, on Tuesday, an important development in the Khor Abdullah issue, reiterating his rejection of the agreement.
Al-Salami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed the General Secretariat Read more…
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Al-Husseini: Al-Sudani’s government has failed to combat corruption.
Al-Husseini: Al-Sudani’s government has failed to combat corruption.
9-30-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Yasser Al-Husseini confirmed on Tuesday that the government of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has failed in the fight against corruption, noting that this file still poses the biggest challenge facing the Iraqi state.
Al-Husseini said in a statement Read more…
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Al-Sadr’s latest messages: a final warning to the political system and a warning of a dangerous predicament.
Al-Sadr’s latest messages: a final warning to the political system and a warning of a dangerous predicament.
2025-09-30 01:10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source close to the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, revealed on Tuesday the messages al-Sadr intended to convey in his final tweet on Monday.
Yesterday, al-Sadr responded to the threats recently circulated about a plot to assassinate him, saying: Read more…
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British company BP describes Kirkuk oil fields as “dream fields.”
British company BP describes Kirkuk oil fields as “dream fields.”
2025-09-30 02:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
British energy company BP described the Kirkuk oil field, along with three other global fields, as its “dream fields” on Tuesday, citing their massive reserves that will fuel the company’s growth.
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By 2025, Iraq’s financial revenues will exceed 72 trillion dinars.
By 2025, Iraq’s financial revenues will exceed 72 trillion dinars.
2025-09-30 04:25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Tuesday that Iraq’s federal budget revenues from January to July of this year exceeded 72 trillion dinars, indicating that oil’s contribution to the budget declined slightly to 90%.
Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance Read more…
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Baghdad sends nearly a trillion dinars to Erbil to fund salaries for Kurdistan Region employees.
Baghdad sends nearly a trillion dinars to Erbil to fund salaries for Kurdistan Region employees.
2025-09-30 04:17
Shafaq News – Erbil / Baghdad
The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Tuesday that the federal government had sent approximately one trillion dinars to fund the salaries of public sector employees and workers in the region for July.
The ministry said in a statement today that an amount of Read more…
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The oil agreement with Kurdistan: Washington pushed Baghdad toward concessions and acceptance through both enticement and intimidation.
The oil agreement with Kurdistan: Washington pushed Baghdad toward concessions and acceptance through both enticement and intimidation.
2025-09-30 05:05
Shafaq News – Translation
The resumption of oil flow through the pipeline between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey continues to generate conflicting interpretations. Some view it as an inevitable step brought about by US pressure and threats of sanctions against Baghdad, while others portray it as a sunrise over the region’s mountains, Read more…
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Iraq: The Development Road Project establishes a non-rentier economy capable of meeting contemporary challenges.
Iraq: The Development Road Project establishes a non-rentier economy capable of meeting contemporary challenges.
2025-09-30 04:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Abu Dhabi
Iraqi Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis al-Saadawi said on Tuesday that the vital development road project lays the foundation for a non-rentier economy capable of meeting the challenges of the times.
This came during his hosting of a dialogue session at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition Read more…
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The Trump administration is reviewing its troop deployment in Iraq, and the Secretary of Defense is directing readiness.
The Trump administration is reviewing its troop deployment in Iraq, and the Secretary of Defense is directing readiness.
2025-09-30 06:25
Shafaq News – Washington
Media outlets reported on Tuesday that the Trump administration is preparing to announce the redeployment of US forces in Iraq, according to a US official.
The Qatari Al Jazeera channel quoted the official as saying, “The redeployment of our forces is consistent with the Trump administration’s strategic priorities in Iraq Read more…
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Al-Sudani’s advisor comments on “drowning Iraq in debt”: “Under control.”
Al-Sudani’s advisor comments on “drowning Iraq in debt”: “Under control.”
2025-09-30 06:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial and economic advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, commented on Tuesday on reports that Iraq is “drowning in debt” and warnings of a bleak future for the economy.
“Iraq’s outstanding external debts total less than $20 billion, half of which are due Read more…
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Al-Sadr rejects a framework proposal and outlines three scenarios for the election phase.
Al-Sadr rejects a framework proposal and outlines three scenarios for the election phase.
2025-09-30 06:47
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Tuesday that the leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, rejected an offer from the Coordination Framework regarding the upcoming elections, noting that he had identified three alternative scenarios Read more…
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