Behind the scenes of the parliament session: A verbal altercation between Al-Mashhadani and the Framework deputies led to its postponement.
Behind the scenes of the parliament session: A verbal altercation between Al-Mashhadani and the Framework deputies led to its postponement.
2025-07-14 05:44
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A parliamentary source revealed on Monday that a verbal altercation broke out inside the House of Representatives between Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, First Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi, and a number of Coordination Framework MPs, leading to the postponement Read more…
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Oil Minister informs Parliament: We have not reached an agreement with Kurdistan
Oil Minister informs Parliament: We have not reached an agreement with Kurdistan
2025-07-14 06:35
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A member of the parliamentary oil committee, Bahaa al-Din Nouri, revealed on Monday that federal oil minister Hayan Abdul Ghani confirmed that the Kurdistan Region would not abide by the agreement regarding exports via the Turkish-Ceyhan pipeline. Nouri also indicated that a delegation from the region would arrive Read more…
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A representative calls for reporting absences in newspapers and implementing financial deductions to control Parliament’s performance.
A representative calls for reporting absences in newspapers and implementing financial deductions to control Parliament’s performance.
2025-07-14
MP Haider Al-Mutairi confirmed on Monday that he had submitted an official request to implement the House of Representatives’ internal regulations, in order to activate the chamber’s work during its final legislative session of the current term and strengthen Read more…
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Parliamentary Finance Committee: The regional government has not implemented the budget and is ignoring the laws.
Parliamentary Finance Committee: The regional government has not implemented the budget and is ignoring the laws.
7-13-2025
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Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, accused the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Sunday of failing to honor its financial commitments to the central government. He noted that Baghdad has fulfilled all its legal and constitutional obligations, while Erbil has continued its policy of evasion Read more…
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The Baghdad-Erbil Agreement is a step towards true partnership.
The Baghdad-Erbil Agreement is a step towards true partnership.
2025/07/13
In a new development in a series of attempts to resolve outstanding issues between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, the recent agreement between the two parties was viewed as a positive step toward consolidating the principle of national partnership and economic Read more…
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An economist warns of the repercussions of US taxes on Iraqi exports.
An economist warns of the repercussions of US taxes on Iraqi exports.
7-13-2025
Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Economic expert Safwan Qusay called on Sunday for a review of the nature of trade relations between Iraq and the United States, in light of the latter’s imposition of new taxes of 30% on Iraqi exports. He stressed the need to take balanced steps that guarantee Baghdad’s interests and open up prospects for mutual investment. Read more…
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Defense: Iraq will not give up an inch of Khor Abdullah and its identity will remain Iraqi.
Defense: Iraq will not give up an inch of Khor Abdullah and its identity will remain Iraqi.
7-13-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The first advisor to the Speaker of Parliament, Ahmed Al-Dafaei, affirmed Iraq’s full right to its territorial waters within Khor Abdullah, stressing that Iraq will never relinquish a single inch of this land.
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Between US isolation and Iraqi threats, customs duties put trade relations at risk.
Between US isolation and Iraqi threats, customs duties put trade relations at risk.
7-13-2025
Information / Baghdad..
During Donald Trump’s presidency, the United States imposed new 30% tariffs on Iraqi exports, sparking widespread controversy in Iraqi economic circles regarding the repercussions of this move on the national economy.
Although trade between Baghdad and Washington remains limited, particularly regarding Read more…
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Will Parliament overturn the Khor Abdullah Agreement and uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling?
Will Parliament overturn the Khor Abdullah Agreement and uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling?
7-13-2025
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Member of Parliament Zahra Al-Bajjari explained on Sunday that there is widespread parliamentary readiness to vote to invalidate the Khor Abdullah Agreement if it is included on the agenda of the upcoming parliament sessions. She also expressed her hope that the illegal Khor Abdullah Agreement will be repealed Read more…
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State of Law: No justification for delaying budget schedules
State of Law: No justification for delaying budget schedules
7-13-2025
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State of Law Coalition MP Intisar al-Jazairi criticized the Ministry of Finance on Sunday for delaying the submission of the general budget tables to the House of Representatives, warning of a lack of transparency in announcing the projected fiscal deficit Read more…
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Iraq manufactures the first portable thermal camera system to monitor borders, ports, and oil fields.
Iraq manufactures the first portable thermal camera system to monitor borders, ports, and oil fields.
2025-07-13 00:42
Shafaq News/ The General Company for Communications and Power Equipment, a division of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, announced on Sunday that the Al-Kindi Factory in Nineveh Governorate had successfully designed and implemented a “highly efficient” portable thermal imaging camera system.
In a statement today, the ministry quoted the company’s general manager, Read more…
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US agency: Iraq produced less than its OPEC market share.
US agency: Iraq produced less than its OPEC market share.
2025-07-13 01:23
Shafaq News – Washington / Baghdad
Iraq produced less than its market share under the OPEC+ agreement, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights.
The agency stated in a report seen by Shafaq News that Iraq reduced its production Read more…
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Al-Sudani receives the US Chargé d’Affaires and discusses bilateral relations and regional conditions.
Al-Sudani receives the US Chargé d’Affaires and discusses bilateral relations and regional conditions.
2025-07-13
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Sunday, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Iraq, Stephen Fagin.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement that the latter “received the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Stephen Fagin, where they discussed Read more…
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Electoral turmoil and lack of coordination threaten the passage of budget agendas in the new legislative session.
Electoral turmoil and lack of coordination threaten the passage of budget agendas in the new legislative session.
7-12-2025
Al-Maalouma / Exclusive..
On Tuesday, a member of the Coordination Framework, Ali Al-Fatlawi, ruled out the possibility of passing the budget tables during the new legislative session, attributing this to the escalation of electoral activity and the lack of coordination between the executive and legislative Read more…
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Iraq ranks 12th in the world in gas reserves.
Iraq ranks 12th in the world in gas reserves.
2025-07-12 04:15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 12th globally in proven natural gas reserves by 2025, according to the American magazine CEOWorld.
The magazine said in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that Russia, Iran, and Qatar collectively possess Read more…
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Parliamentarian warns: Delaying the 2025 budget schedules threatens the progress of service and investment projects.
Parliamentarian warns: Delaying the 2025 budget schedules threatens the progress of service and investment projects.
7-12-2025
Parliamentary Services Committee member Madiha Al-Moussawi confirmed on Saturday that the government’s delay in submitting the amended budget schedules to the House of Representatives is unjustified and directly impacts the implementation of service projects.
Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the delay in the budget Read more…
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The Federal Ministry of Finance denies any delay in disbursing dues to companies and contractors.
The Federal Ministry of Finance denies any delay in disbursing dues to companies and contractors.
2025-07-12 06:55
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance commented on Saturday on statements made by the head of the Contractors Union regarding company dues, while affirming its commitment to disbursing them in accordance with legal procedures.
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More than 100 MPs sign to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement
More than 100 MPs sign to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement
2025-07-12 05:43
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A member of the Parliamentary Strategic Planning Committee, Amer Abdul Jabbar, announced on Saturday that more than 100 signatures had been collected to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement.
Abdul-Jabbar said, during a press conference held in Parliament, Read more…
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Parliament holds its session with 175 MPs in attendance, and Qastal Zahir takes the constitutional oath.
Parliament holds its session with 175 MPs in attendance, and Qastal Zahir takes the constitutional oath.
2025-07-12 05:52
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, the House of Representatives held its first session of the second legislative term of the fourth legislative year.
The parliament’s media department said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “The parliament’s session of the second legislative term of the fourth legislative year was Read more…
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The Kurdistan Democratic Party is considering a complete withdrawal from federal institutions and a boycott of elections.
The Kurdistan Democratic Party is considering a complete withdrawal from federal institutions and a boycott of elections.
2025-07-12
A source within the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) revealed that the party’s leadership will hold an important meeting next Saturday to discuss several key political issues, including withdrawal from the Iraqi government and parliament, as well as a boycott Read more…
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