No red lines… Parliamentary Integrity Committee vows to expose big names in the theft of the century
5-20-2026
The Information/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Ahmed al-Shammari, revealed on Wednesday that there is close parliamentary and oversight activity underway to reopen the infamous “Steal of the Century” case in the coming days. He emphasized the determination to pursue and expose all names and figures involved in this major economic crime without any red lines.
Al-Shammari told the Information Agency, “The coming days will witness Read more…
The State of Law coalition is moving to challenge the vote on the government.
5-20-2026
The State of Law Coalition parliamentary bloc revealed on Wednesday its imminent legal action to file a formal appeal with the Federal Supreme Court regarding the constitutional and procedural violations that occurred during the vote on the government program and the formation of the cabinet. MP Ibtisam al -Hilali, a member of the bloc, told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the session to grant confidence to the government and the ministerial program was conducted in a manner that violated proper constitutional Read more…
Shaalan: The parliament’s leadership is responsible for obstructing the formation of the government.
5-20-2026
Information / Baghdad…
MP Ali Shaalan pointed out on Wednesday a decline in the performance of the Speaker of Parliament during some recent periods, considering this stumbling block to have contributed to delaying the resolution of a number of scheduled issues within the parliament.
Shaalan told the Information Agency, “The Speaker of Parliament has not succeeded on several occasions in managing some sessions as required,” Read more…
Al-Zidi directs the increase of oil exports and the diversification of export outlets.
5-20-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed officials on Wednesday to follow up on the issue of increasing oil exports and diversifying export routes.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi visited the Ministry of Oil headquarters in Baghdad today, where he chaired a meeting with senior Read more…
The era of raised hands is over… Parliament enters the era of electronic voting.
5-20-2026
The adoption of electronic voting technology in the Iraqi Parliament represents a strategic step towards enhancing the freedom of expression of representatives and ending the skepticism and controversy that have long accompanied the manual counting and sorting of crucial legislation.
The Iraqi Parliament is entering a new phase with the initiation of efforts to adopt electronic voting technology, a move aimed at bolstering transparency Read more…
Al-Khafaji: Washington controls exchange rates and exploits oil revenues to impose its will on Baghdad.
5-20-2026
Information/Special..
Member of Parliament Miqdad al-Khafaji confirmed on Wednesday that the United States of America holds the reins of the Iraqi economy and directly controls the dollar exchange rates, indicating that the mechanism for supplying oil funds gives Washington the power to impose its will on Baghdad.
Al-Khafaji told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Iraq is experiencing accumulated economic crises, the most prominent of which is the financial Read more…
The coordination framework denies the “single basket” agreement to pass the remaining portfolios
5-20-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, denied on Wednesday the existence of an agreement to pass the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government according to the “single package” principle.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that “the understandings reached in recent days focused on proceeding with the completion of the remaining ministerial Read more…
Based on the Federal Court’s decision, a parliamentary request was submitted to Al-Zidi to cancel the decisions of the “caretaker government”.
2026-05-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Member of the Legal Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, MP Mohammed Jassim Al-Khafaji, revealed on Wednesday that an official letter was sent to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, demanding a review of the decisions and cancellation of the contracts taken by the previous government headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, after it became a caretaker government.
According to the document issued by the MP’s office, which was obtained by Shafaq News Agency, the request was Read more…
The UAE condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant: Baghdad is urged to immediately cease its attacks.
2026-05-20
Shafaq News – Abu Dhabi
The UAE on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms what it called “treacherous terrorist attacks” by drones coming from Iraqi territory, which targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant, while demanding that Baghdad stop the “attacks” immediately.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, expressed “the UAE’s strongest condemnation and absolute rejection of the heinous terrorist attacks Read more…
Oil Minister to Al-Zidi: Gas flaring to end by late 2029; agreement with the region is a major achievement
2026-05-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi confirmed on Wednesday to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zidi that the ministry is proceeding with associated gas investment projects to end its flaring in Iraq by the end of 2029, pledging to intensify efforts to secure financial revenues from exports and activate export outlets, as well as provide oil derivatives to citizens despite the current Read more…
For the fourth consecutive month, Iraq continues to suspend oil exports to Jordan amid anticipation of a renewed agreement.
2026-05-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Wednesday that Iraqi crude oil exports to Jordan have remained halted for the fourth consecutive month, according to data from the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company SOMO.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that data issued by SOMO showed that Iraq did not export any quantities of crude oil to Jordan during the first Read more…
Dissidents from the Sudanese party form the “National Declaration Alliance” to support the framework.
2026-05-20
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “National Contract Alliance” and the “Sumerian Movement,” along with a number of other MPs who defected from the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, announced on Wednesday the formation of the “National Statement Alliance,” affirming its support for the government and the unity of the coordinating framework.
A statement issued by the new alliance, and received by Shafaq News Agency, stated that the signatory forces Read more…
Putin: Russia and China conclude a broad package of agreements and shift almost all trade to rubles and yuan
2026-05-20
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the signing of a broad package of agreements with China covering governmental, trade and administrative areas, noting that the two countries have switched to conducting their trade transactions in national currencies. In a press conference following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and the signing of the package of Read more…
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Central Bank Governor: No change in the exchange rate and employee salaries are guaranteed
2026-05-20
The governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed on Tuesday that there is no intention to make a change to the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar.
Al-Alaq said in a brief statement published by the official newspaper Al-Sabah that “there is no intention Read more…
Two oil tankers carrying 4 million barrels of Iraqi crude have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-05-20
Two oil tankers carrying Iraqi crude oil have left the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that strengthens hopes for the stability of oil exports from Iraq, after the strait remained closed to commercial ships for a long time. According to maritime navigation data, two Chinese oil tankers carrying about 4 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil crossed the strait at Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-19-2026
5-19-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen They’re being as transparent as I’ve ever seen before. Iraq has never been a truthful country. They have always lied about what they’re doing. You know, one week the USA is saying we’re withholding dollars from them. Iraq says, no, that’s not true. And then the following day it comes out, oh, it’s true…But now the USA is directly involved. The Trump administration is directly involved and controlling what they do. It’s nothing short of exciting. If you’re a dinar investor then I’m hoping You are excited too. Read more…
Al-Dhari: Collecting the signatures of 135 MPs to oust Al-Halbousi and dismiss him
5-19-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
On Tuesday, Mohammed Dhari al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, revealed that more than 135 MPs from the Coordination Framework, Sunni forces, and Kurdish groups have signed a petition to oust the current Speaker of Parliament, Haibat al-Halbousi. The petition alleges that al-Halbousi has turned Parliament into a tool for settling scores Read more…
The Iraqi government suspends work for five days on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
2026-05-19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi government decided on Tuesday to suspend official working hours for 5 days during the coming week.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the Council decided to suspend official working hours in all Read more…
Completion of the first section of the Development Road project
2026/05/19
The Ministry of Transport announced the completion of the first section of the Development Road project in Basra Governorate, coinciding with the registration of more than a thousand international transport trips under the TIR system during March. These two indicators reflect the increasing pace of work in the transport sector and the strengthening of international trade Read more…
Political consensus paves the way for the passage of the oil and gas law.
2026/05/19
The Iraqi Parliament is preparing to introduce the draft oil and gas law in the coming period, amid indications of a political consensus among most blocs to pass it. MP Adel al-Mahalawi, from the Progress Bloc, told Al-Sabah newspaper that the law will be presented to Parliament soon after political understandings are reached. He explained that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi has expressed Read more…
