The Iraqi government allocates “high” capital to the newly revamped Rafidain Bank.
2026-01-03 02:07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, the financial advisor to the outgoing Prime Minister, revealed that the new Rafidain Bank will have highly efficient capital, with the possibility of bringing in an international strategic banking partner.
Mazhar told Shafaq News Agency that “the study prepared by one of the major financial companies specializing in banking and financial reform Read more…
Protests widen in Iran, warnings of an “armed uprising”
2026-01-03 02:04
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian police confirmed on Saturday that protests in the country are widening and becoming more violent, while warning of an “armed uprising,” according to the Fars News Agency.
The Iranian news agency quoted a police spokesman as saying: Read more…
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Economic Observatory: Venezuelan events will not revive Iraq’s hopes for higher oil prices
2026-01-03 04:34
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Economic Observatory “Eco Iraq” ruled out on Saturday that the rise in oil prices due to the events in Venezuela would revive Iraq’s hopes of reducing the financial deficit the country is suffering from, noting that Venezuela’s oil exports do not exceed 1% of total global exports.
The observatory said in a press release Read more…
The framework is working behind the scenes to push for Kurdish consensus on the position of President of the Republic.
2026-01-03 04:28
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Former Iraqi parliamentarian and member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Majid Shenkali, confirmed on Saturday that the Shiite Coordination Framework forces are pushing for an understanding between the Kurdish parties regarding the position of President of the Republic of Iraq.
Shankali told Shafaq News Agency that “the position of President of the Republic is Read more…
Trump: Arrest Maduro and his wife and deport them from Venezuela
2026-01-03
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that successful and extensive strikes had been carried out against Venezuela, and indicated that Maduro and his wife had been captured and airlifted out of Venezuela. Trump stated, “The United States of America has successfully Read more…
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Judicial Council: We will not interfere in the nomination of a specific person for the position of Prime Minister.
2026-01-03
The Supreme Judicial Council issued a statement on Saturday clarifying that it will not interfere in the nomination of any specific individual for the position of Prime Minister. The statement read, “With the start of the constitutional deadlines for selecting a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, it has been observed that Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-2-2026
1-2-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff The UN declared Iraq a sovereign state with the UN exiting Iraq. Not coincidental. They’re doing this. They declared Iraq being a sovereign state towards the end of the year ’25 when they’re transitioning to a brand new international beginning in 2026, rolling out banking reforms that have waited for eternity – banking reforms, tax reforms, brand new massive trading systems and launching their trade…booming. All of that requires a convertible currency. There’s one thing in the midst of all this that’s being hidden from all of us…when is Mark Savaya going to Iraq? Read more…
Savaya hints at change: Messages carrying threats “to those who have wreaked havoc on the land of Iraq”
2026-01-02 | 02:05
Alsumaria News Locally,
with the dawn of 2026, the US envoy launched Iraq Mar Savaya’s message was unusual in its content and timing, and it carried between its lines clear indications of a different stage, which observers described as “the most frank and sharp” in years, Read more…
Economist: The government has an opportunity to maximize revenues through land investment.
1-2-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes the incoming government has a golden opportunity to invest in land, maximize revenues, and eliminate unemployment.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The areas between provinces present a golden opportunity for the government to offer as land for investment, to build residential Read more…
Suspicious military movements: A US convoy of 50 vehicles heads from “Ain al-Assad” to “Harir”
1-2-2026
Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Friday that a large American military convoy moved from Ain al-Assad Air Base towards the Kurdistan Region, in a move that coincides with “unprecedented” evacuation operations taking place Read more…
Trump threatens military intervention in Iran to protect protesters
2026-01-02 00:35
Shafaq News – Washington
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Iran to protect protesters demonstrating against the deteriorating economic and living conditions in the country.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, as they have done before, the United States of America will come to their aid.”
Trump added: Read more…
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The two Kurdish parties are meeting separately to decide on the position of President of Iraq through four candidates.
2026-01-02 03:55
Shafaq News – Erbil / Sulaymaniyah / Baghdad
The leadership of the two main parties in the Kurdistan Region (the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) are scheduled to hold separate meetings in the governorates of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah on Saturday, to discuss the issue of the position of President of the Republic separately.
After the Iraqi parliament elected its new speaker, who is from the Sunni Read more…
The United Nations mission announces the end of its official mandate in Iraq.
2026-01-02
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced Thursday (January 1, 2026), the end of its official mandate, confirming that the United Nations team in Iraq Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-1-2026
1-1-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 Preparation is being made for a new exchange rate. When is it coming? God only knows. But it’s in the works because as of today 1310 does not exist anymore. Now, that’s what they said to everyone. They have the articles to prove it. Read more…
The battle for the premiership intensifies… Al-Sudani is out of the political equation.
1-1-2026
Information / Baghdad –
Political consultations within the coordination framework are witnessing significant developments regarding the selection of a new candidate for the position of Prime Minister, amidst clear opposition to renewing the term of the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed in a statement Read more…
Algerian: The next prime minister has been decided within the coordination framework.
1-1-2026
Information/Special..
The head of the political body of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman Al-Jazaeri, confirmed that the political scene is heading towards a change in the leadership of the government, in light of a clear Sunni-Kurdish rejection of renewing the term of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, noting that the final decision Read more…
Al-Khafaf: The Iraqi economy is currently stable.
1-1-2026
Information / Baghdad –
Financial and economic advisor Wahbi al-Khafaf confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi economy relies primarily on oil resources, describing it as a rentier economy and somewhat precarious. However, he also emphasized the unlikelihood of an economic crisis Read more…
A banking source explains the reasons for the delay in salary payments in Kirkuk.
2026-01-01 08:06
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A banking source in Kirkuk attributed the suspension of employee salaries on Thursday to the lack of available funds in most ATM outlets and the closure of government banks Read more…
Electricity: The floating platform will supply the system with 500 million cubic feet of gas.
1-1-2026
The Ministry of Electricity announced on Thursday the commencement of work on the floating gas platform project in the Khor al-Zubair area, setting June 1st as the deadline for its completion and the supply of 500 million standard cubic feet of gas to the grid.
Ministry spokesperson Read more…
Al-Jalabi: No second term for Al-Sudani within the framework
1-1-2026
Information / Baghdad ..
Zuhair Al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed today, Thursday, that there will be no renewal of a second term for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani within the coordination framework.
Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalouma that “there is a problem regarding the presidential Read more…
