UNAMI confirms continued support for the Iraqi government in a “new chapter”
2026-01-01 06:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) confirmed on Thursday its continued support for the Iraqi government through the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Document (2025–2029), which it described as a “new chapter.”
UNAMI said in a post on the X platform, Read more…
The coordinating framework is preparing for a crucial meeting to discuss the personality of the candidate for the next prime minister.
2026-01-01
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed today, Thursday (January 1, 2026), that the Framework’s forces will hold an important meeting at the beginning of next week to discuss several issues, most notably reaching an agreement on a candidate to be nominated Read more…
A source reveals the movement of a large American convoy from Anbar to Erbil
1-1-2026
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A source in the Anbar local government announced today, Thursday, the movement of a large American convoy comprising more than 100 trucks loaded with military equipment from Ain al-Assad Air Base towards Harir Air Base in Erbil Governorate, along the international highway Read more…
MP: The next stage requires political blocs to agree on forming a strong and effective government
1-1-2026
The Information Agency/Baghdad –
MP Ahmed Majeed, from the Ishraqat Kanoun Movement, called on political blocs today, Thursday, to send a clear message to Iraqi society by nominating ministers who are competent, honest, and free from partisan affiliations.
Majeed told the Information Agency, “The next phase requires Read more…
Al-Daami: Talking about a specific candidate for prime minister is premature.
1-1-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political expert Ghalib al-Da’mi confirmed on Thursday that no agreement has yet been reached on the selection of the next prime minister, indicating that discussing a specific candidate is premature.
Al-Da’mi told the Information Agency, “Differences and contradictions among Read more…
Investment or subjugation? American oil influence in Iraq: economic partnership or political hegemony?
1-1-2026
Information / Exclusive…
The return of American companies to the heart of Iraq’s oil fields is not merely an economic or investment activity; rather, it appears—in the view of independent politicians and economists—to be part of a long-term Read more…
“Your time is up.” Trump’s envoy: 2026 will be the year for resolving 18 issues in Iraq.
1-1-2026
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, addressed a message to the Iraqi people on the occasion of welcoming the year 2026, in which he offered congratulations and wishes for peace, unity and renewed hope.
In his message, which he posted in both English and Arabic on his X account, Savaya said: “To the people of Iraq, as we welcome the year 2026, I extend to you my sincerest wishes for peace, unity, and renewed hope. Your strength and resilience are an inspiration to the world. Read more…
New York: First Muslim mayor sworn in on the Quran
1-1-2026
Shafaq News – Washington
Zahran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City after taking the oath of office at a historic subway station in Manhattan.
Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of the largest city Read more…
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Dollar and gold prices in Baghdad and Erbil during the New Year holiday
2026-01-01 00:53
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
On Thursday, wholesale markets stopped selling dollars in the Al-Harithiya and Al-Kifah areas of Baghdad, as well as in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, and the gold market also stopped, on the occasion of the New Year holiday.
Despite the shutdown, shops continued Read more…
MEED reports a recovery in the Iraqi market after government spending exceeded $30 billion
2026-01-01 00:48
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The British magazine MEED reported on Thursday that Iraq is experiencing a strong recovery in the projects market after government spending exceeded $30 billion on various projects, with real GDP expected to grow by 3.6% by 2026.
The magazine said in its report that Iraq’s economic performance appears positive Read more…
Iraq exports more than 70 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products to America.
2026-01-01 02:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq’s exports of crude oil and petroleum products to the United States totaled more than 73 million barrels during the first 10 months of 2025.
A table from the administration, seen by Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-31-2025
12-31-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …what we experience in this investment is a series of events that are all interconnected and can not stand alone. There is a plan being carried out. Read more…
Anbar: US and international coalition forces evacuated from Ain al-Assad towards Harir base
12-31-2025
Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province announced on Wednesday the start of the evacuation of US and international coalition forces from Ain al-Assad Air Base in western Anbar towards Harir Air Base in Erbil and Jordan, amid reports that Read more…
Al-Saadi: There will be no delay in electing the Prime Minister.
12-31-2025
Information / Baghdad
MP Saud Al-Saadi predicted on Wednesday that the upcoming political process, which includes electing the president and appointing the prime minister, will proceed smoothly and without obstacles, given the existence of initial and prior understandings between Read more…
Legal expert: The formation of the three presidencies is one of the most critical constitutional obligations.
12-31-2025
Information / Baghdad
Legal expert Saad Al-Bakhati confirmed that the process of forming the three presidencies is one of the most dangerous and delicate constitutional procedures in the Iraqi political system, due to the legal and political consequences Read more…
Experts stress the importance of digital banking transformation
2025/12/31
Baghdad: Al-Sabah
Economic experts have urged the need to redouble efforts in digital transformation of banking transactions, stressing that this step is capable of producing a package of positive results, including absorbing cash liquidity and eliminating Read more…
Al-Karkoushi: Reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the prime minister may take a full month.
12-31-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Imran al-Karkoushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, suggested that political blocs might be delayed in deciding on a candidate for prime minister, noting that these blocs could need up to a month to finalize the nomination. Al
-Karkoushi told Al-Maalouma, “The political blocs have a lot of work Read more…
Coordination framework: No change to the list of prime ministerial candidates so far
12-31-2025
The Information/Baghdad –
On Wednesday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that there have been no changes to the list of candidates for the position of Prime Minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi stated, “The list of candidates for the position of Prime Minister remains unchanged, limited to three names, and no Read more…
The Great Dam’s reservoir jumps to 30% after December floods
12-31-2025
The Information/Diyala…
The Diyala Water Resources Directorate revealed on Wednesday that the water level in the province’s second largest dam has risen to 30% following recent floods.
Director of Water Resources in Diyala, Muhannad al-Maamouri, told Al-Maalouma that “the water level in the Al-Adhaim Dam reservoir, in the far north Read more…
Economist: The rise of the dollar in Iraq is linked to external fluctuations
12-31-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi confirmed on Wednesday that the recent fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate in Iraq are not a result of monetary policies, but rather reflect the direct effects of fluctuations in neighboring foreign currencies. Read more…
