“Treachery and betrayal”: Maliki’s bloc opens fire on the Sudanese and Halbousi alliances
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday evening, MP Ibtisam al-Hilali, from the State of Law parliamentary bloc, attacked the “Reconstruction and Development” bloc, led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the “Progress” bloc, headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi, after the candidates of the coalition led by Nouri al-Maliki were not approved to assume the portfolios Read more…
A former MP warns against external borrowing: It will drown Iraq in new debts and threaten future generations.
5-14-2026
Information / Special..
Former MP Bassem Ngheimish warned on Thursday against “resorting to external borrowing to address the financial crisis in the country,” explaining that “while Iraq has been seeking for years to settle its external and internal debts, there is increasing talk about turning to the International Monetary Fund for loans,” which could “strangle Iraq Read more…
Al-Zidi’s government gains partial confidence: Parliament approves 14 ministers and rejects nominees for three sovereign ministries
5-14-2026
The Iraqi Parliament voted on Thursday to approve 14 ministers in Prime Minister Nabil al-Zaidi’s cabinet, while the nominees for the ministries of Education, Interior, and Planning failed to secure parliamentary approval. An Al -Maalomah correspondent reported that Parliament voted on 14 nominees from al-Zaidi’s cabinet, while the vote on the nominees for the ministries of Read more…
The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government and votes on 14 ministers (update)
2026-05-14
The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government and votes on 14 ministers (update).
The Iraqi parliament voted this afternoon, Thursday, to grant confidence to the government of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and its ministerial program, voting on 14 ministers.
During the session, which was held today with 270 members of parliament Read more…
The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government.
2026-05-14
The Iraqi parliament grants confidence to al-Zaidi’s government. Read more…
Iraqi parliament votes on al-Zaydi’s program and a number of his ministers (update)
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament voted on Thursday afternoon on the ministerial program of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, and began voting on a number of ministers.
The House of Representatives, in its session attended by 266 members, voted to appoint Basim Muhammad Khudair as Minister of Oil, Muhammad Nouri as Read more…
Moves to reposition US forces in Baghdad under the Joint Operations Command
5-14-2026
Al-Maalomah/Sulaimaniyah…
A responsible source in Sulaimaniyah Governorate revealed today, Thursday, that there are movements to redeploy US forces in Baghdad, within the Joint Operations Command, with the aim of resuming their operations.
The source told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “US forces intend to redeploy Read more…
It is likely that Al-Zidi’s cabinet will be approved, with the exception of two ministries, and the decision on the deputy prime ministers will be postponed.
5-14-2026
Information / Baghdad..
Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, suggested on Thursday that the vote on only two ministries would be postponed during the confidence vote session scheduled for this afternoon, while confirming that the vote on the deputy prime ministers would be Read more…
Politician: The Trump administration informed al-Zaidi not to interfere in 5 sovereign ministries
5-14-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Nizar Haidar, director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, revealed on Thursday that understandings have been reached regarding sovereign portfolios within the negotiations to form the new government. He indicated that the administration of US President Donald Trump informed Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi that it would not interfere Read more…
An economist warns against addressing the budget deficit by raising the dollar exchange rate.
5-14-2026
Information / Special ..
Economic expert Safaa Al-Shammari expressed his concerns on Thursday about attempts to address the financial deficit by raising the dollar exchange rate, stressing that any such move should be viewed with extreme caution.
Al-Shammari told Al-Maalouma that “linking the treatment of the financial Read more…
Now…the parliament bell has rung, signaling the start of the session to grant confidence to al-Zidi’s government.
5-14-2026
Information/Baghdad..
Parliament rang its bell today, Thursday, in preparation for the start of the session to grant confidence to the Al-Zidi government.
The correspondent for Al-Maalomah News Agency reported that the Speaker Read more…
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi arrives at parliament
5-14-2026
Information/Follow-up…
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi arrived at the Parliament building today, Thursday, in preparation for the session to grant confidence to his government.
An Information Agency correspondent reported Read more…
IMF: Talks underway with Iraq on structuring a “potential loan”
2026-05-14 05:55
Shafaq News – Follow-up
A source close to the International Monetary Fund revealed on Thursday that Iraq is seeking financial support from the Fund as a result of the repercussions of the war in the Middle East, which has affected the flow of oil and energy supplies from producing countries.
Reuters quoted the source as saying that “talks are underway with Iraq about Read more…
The President of the Kurdistan Region, political leaders, and candidates for ministerial portfolios arrive at Parliament.
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, along with a number of political leaders and candidates for ministerial portfolios, arrived at the parliament building, ahead of the vote on the government of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi.
Shafaq News Agency’s correspondent in Parliament said that the President of Read more…
Oil prices fall after Chinese ships cross the Strait of Hormuz
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Oil prices fell on Thursday after news that around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past few hours.
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency quoted a source as saying that Iran has begun allowing some Chinese ships to pass Read more…
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Exclusive: Washington sends a stern message to al-Zidi hours before the vote on his government.
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
The US State Department said on Thursday that the United States is closely monitoring the formation of the new Iraqi government, warning that its dealings with the next government will be determined by its stance on Iranian-backed armed groups and Read more…
Ahmed Al-Bashir recalls the paradox of Al-Maliki and the contact with Al-Abadi and asks: Is Al-Zaydi (AI)?
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
During a dialogue session at the Atlantic Council forum, Iraqi journalist Ahmed Al-Basheer mocked the mechanism for selecting heads of government in Iraq, saying that the rise of businessman Ali Al-Zaidi as a candidate for prime minister reflects a broader crisis in the political and electoral process since 2005.
Al-Bashir said, in an intervention that was mostly sarcastic, and which was attended by a correspondent from Shafaq Read more…
Beijing summit: Assurances of easing trade tensions and warnings regarding the Taiwan issue
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Beijing
The summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump and his trade team concluded in Beijing on Thursday, with both sides reaffirming the importance of maintaining positive momentum in economic relations between the two countries.
Xi Jinping said that “facts have proven time and again that there are Read more…
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Baghdad: Green Zone closed during vote on al-Zidi’s government
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi authorities have decided to close the Green Zone, which includes the parliament building and government headquarters, in conjunction with the vote on the new government headed by Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, scheduled for today, Thursday.
A security source told Shafaq News Agency that the Green Zone in the center Read more…
Masrour Barzani renews Kurdistan Region’s support for the Zaidi government: Our participation in it will be active.
2026-05-14
Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani affirmed on Thursday that today represents “the first step towards forming the new federal government,” expressing his wishes for success to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi in forming the next federal government.
Masrour Barzani said in a speech during the inauguration of a vital bridge Read more…
