Abdul Qader: The million-dollar bribery allegations necessitate revealing the big names to the public.
6-10-2026
Information/Special..
Former MP Abdul Qader Mohammed confirmed that talk of a $200 million bribe offer is a dangerous indicator of the extent of corruption permeating state institutions, indicating that the current stage requires moving from general statements to revealing the facts to the public.
Abdul Qadir told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “any information related to attempts to offer bribes of this magnitude must be accompanied by clear judicial and public procedures, because the citizen is waiting to know the parties and figures involved, and not just to Read more…
The framework allows Al-Zidi to complete his cabinet, and the latter is proposing a quarter-trillion-dollar project.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source familiar with the behind-the-scenes details of the recent meeting of the Coordination Framework forces revealed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi announced his intention to establish a “sovereign development fund” with a capital of approximately a quarter of a trillion dollars, with Gulf participation. The source also indicated that the assembled forces authorized al-Zidi to freely choose the blocs’ candidates to fill the vacant ministerial portfolios in his government cabinet.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the forces of the Coordination Framework, during their last meeting, gave Al-Zidi the green light to complete his government Read more…
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in 11 weeks due to the rise of the dollar and oil.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
Global gold prices fell by more than 1% during trading on Wednesday, hitting their lowest level in 11 weeks, affected by the rise in the US dollar and oil prices, amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran, which boosted concerns about inflation and continued high interest rates.
Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,187.59 an ounce, its lowest level since March 23, while U.S. gold futures for August delivery declined 1.7% to Read more…
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State control over weapons: Procedures begin to integrate the Imam Ali Brigades
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Joint Operations Command announced on Wednesday that the committee responsible for disengagement and integration into the security forces has received the files and data related to the fighters, weapons, equipment and vehicles of the Imam Ali Brigades, in preparation for completing the procedures for their integration and reorganization.
The command stated in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that the committee formed for disengagement and integration continues Read more…
The Iraqi government announces the establishment of a $150 billion development fund and sets a date for the end of the weapons collection campaign.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi announced on Wednesday that the cabinet has decided to establish a development fund project with international guarantees and contributions amounting to $150 billion to achieve economic stability through investment. He also revealed that the timeframe for implementing the plan to restrict weapons to the state ends by next September, coinciding with the withdrawal schedule of international coalition forces from the country. Read more…
Iraq is moving towards balancing programs with US support and in coordination with the World Bank.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Finance Minister Faleh Sari discussed on Wednesday with the US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq, Joshua Harris, prospects for economic cooperation between Baghdad and Washington and ways to strengthen the partnership with US financial institutions, while both sides affirmed their support for the path of economic and financial reforms.
The Ministry of Finance said in a statement, reported by Shafaq News Agency, that the minister stressed that the government has given the economic file high priority within its program, noting that the next stage will witness Read more…
Erbil announces the formation of a permanent committee with Baghdad to resolve disputes and shows flexibility to resume oil exports.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Wednesday, the spokesman for the Kurdistan Regional Government, Peshwa Hawrami, announced that the regional cabinet had proposed to the federal government the formation of a permanent joint committee tasked with resolving outstanding disputes and issues between the two sides, stressing that Baghdad had welcomed this proposal.
Hormani said at a press conference held after a cabinet meeting in Erbil that the practical steps to form this committee will begin soon. Read more…
Trump: The era of “Middle East bully” is over, and the Iranian army is in complete chaos.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had wasted “too much time” negotiating to reach a comprehensive peace agreement with America in the region.
Trump said in press statements that if the agreement had been reached, it “would have brought great gains to Iran, but now it will have to pay the price” for what he described as stalling and procrastination.
He added that Iran has become “talkative without action,” and that the era of “the bully of the Middle East is completely over,” noting that Read more…
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A US report offers advice to the new Iraqi patriarch on how to ensure the protection of Christians.
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Special Translation
The American Foundation for Defense of Democracies presented a warning picture of the situation of Christians in Iraq, considering that the new Patriarch Mar Peter Paul III Nona now bears the burden of preventing the disappearance of the Chaldean Catholic Church, and that Washington’s efforts to strengthen the sovereignty of the Iraqi government will help protect Christians in Iraq.
The American Institute said in a report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, that the inauguration ceremony of Patriarch Mar Peter Paul III Nona bore all the hallmarks of a flourishing church, as the Patriarch was surrounded by Read more…
Baghdad: Meeting of the four presidencies to discuss the “ministerial cabinet,” weapons control, and economic reform
2026-06-10
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The four Iraqi presidencies are expected to hold an expanded meeting this Wednesday evening to discuss several important issues concerning the political, security, legal and economic situation in the country.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that the meeting, which will include President Nizar Amidi, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Speaker of Parliament Hebat al-Halbousi, and Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan, will review the legal and constitutional frameworks Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-9-2026
6-9-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence The men who really ran Baghdad had no use for a stronger dinar because the cheap one was their living. Their skim is the gap between the official rate and the street. Sell them at the higher street rate and route much of the hard currency on to Iran. A strong dinar closes that gap and ends the racket… Read more…
Abdul Latif: The arrest warrants reveal the brazenness of corruption to the point of open declaration.
6-9-2026
Information/Special..
Former MP Wael Abdul Latif confirmed on Tuesday that the current financial indicators raise many questions about the size of government spending and the mechanisms for managing public funds, noting that talk of declining financial balances despite large oil revenues necessitates opening transparent and professional investigations to reveal the facts to the public.
Abdul Latif told Al-Maalomah News Agency, “Iraq has achieved huge oil revenues in recent years, estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars, but the continuation of service and economic Read more…
A female MP confirms the activation of Parliament’s oversight role… Interrogations and summonses of officials soon
6-9-2026
Information / Exclusive…
MP Duha al-Bahadli, from the National Approach Bloc, announced on Tuesday that the Parliament intends to activate the parliamentary hearings and interrogations process in the coming period, in addition to forming investigative committees to follow up on corruption and financial waste cases, and to tighten oversight of the performance of government institutions.
Al-Bahadli told Al-Maalouma, “The coming period will witness a broader activation of the oversight tools available to Parliament, including Read more…
The speech reveals the true reasons behind Iraq’s decision to print 25 trillion dinars.
6-9-2026
Information/Baghdad..
On Monday, Muwaffaq al-Khattab, an expert on Iraqi affairs, revealed the real reasons behind Iraq’s resorting to printing about 25 trillion dinars in light of the difficult economic conditions that Iraq and the region are witnessing.
The statement said in a statement to Al-Maalomah Agency, “Iraq’s resort to printing 25 trillion dinars during the era of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani came against the backdrop of Iraq’s approach to the collapse of its economy as a result of Read more…
Al-Abadi’s coalition summarizes the real reasons behind the framework disagreements and affirms its cohesion.
6-9-2026
Information / Baghdad..
The spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Aqeel Al-Rudaini, confirmed on Tuesday the existence of disagreements within the forces of the Coordination Framework, adding that these disagreements are very normal and do not pose any threat to its unity and political cohesion.
Al-Rudaini stated in an interview with Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the real reasons behind the disagreements within the Coordination Framework are summarized in a number of issues, Read more…
Al-Bayati: Security ministries are at the forefront of the session to finalize the remaining cabinet positions.
6-9-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati confirmed on Tuesday that the remaining ministerial appointments in Ali al-Zaidi’s government will be finalized after the parliamentary recess ends.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Bayati said, “Parliament is currently in recess, which ends on July 1st.” He added, “After the recess, and in accordance with political agreements, a session will be held to finalize the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zaidi’s government, particularly Read more…
State of Law calls for a broad political meeting before al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington
6-9-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad –
On Tuesday, Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, called on Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi to hold a broad political meeting prior to his anticipated visit to Washington, D.C. He stressed the need to establish clear national frameworks for negotiation to ensure a productive visit that serves the country’s interests and counters the dictates of the U.S. administration.
Jaafar told the Information Agency, “The visit that the Prime Minister intends to make to Washington soon must be a visit with positive outcomes for Iraq, Read more…
Researcher: The Sudanese government concealed the currency printing process after corruption became rampant.
6-9-2026
The Iraqi affairs researcher, Muwaffaq al-Khattab, revealed on Tuesday that the previous government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, concealed its intention to print 25 trillion dinars in currency to cover the financial deficit resulting from rampant corruption and the deteriorating economic situation in the country. Al-Khattab told the Information Agency that “the decision to print this amount of currency came as a result of Iraq’s approaching economic collapse, amidst escalating corruption cases estimated at billions of dollars without holding those involved accountable.” Read more…
“Population census”: A new card in Erbil’s hand in its confrontation with Baghdad regarding the budget
2026-06-09
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Tuesday, Shwan Kamal, the director of statistics for Sulaymaniyah Governorate, confirmed that the results of the latest population census conducted by the federal government showed that the Kurdistan Region’s share of the total population of Iraq reached 14.4%. A political analyst believes that this percentage gives Erbil greater leverage in its upcoming negotiations with Baghdad, while taking into account the extent of services provided by the regional government to the Kurdish areas outside its administration.
Kamal told Shafaq News Agency that “the census work and the procedures related to analyzing its results are still Read more…
The biggest corruption case in the history of Dhi Qar… no less than “the theft of the century”
2026-06-09
Shafaq News – Dhi Qar
On Tuesday, Farouk Al-Yasiri, a member of parliament representing Dhi Qar, reported that the contract file between the governorate’s health department and the Qatari company “Apex Health” has been referred to the Federal Integrity Commission and the Ministry of Health to take the necessary legal measures against those proven to be involved or negligent.
Al-Yasiri said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the file relates to a contract worth $81 million for Read more…
