Trump: A new secret weapon secured Maduro’s arrest

Trump: A new secret weapon secured Maduro’s arrest

2026-01-24 06:45

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a “new secret weapon” was crucial during the US raid that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump added, in statements to American media, that “the mysterious weapon disabled enemy equipment in Venezuela, and was unable to launch Read more…

This evening, the framework will hold a crucial meeting to decide on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.

This evening, the framework will hold a crucial meeting to decide on the identity of the prime ministerial candidate.

1-24-2026

The Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that the Framework’s constituent forces would hold an important meeting that evening, during which the identity of the candidate for the next prime minister might be revealed.
Speaking to Read more…

The Iraqi presidency: The Kurdish political deadlock threatens a “zero hour,” and political gridlock looms.

The Iraqi presidency: The Kurdish political deadlock threatens a “zero hour,” and political gridlock looms.

1-24-2026

Information / Report…
As the Iraqi Parliament nears the constitutional moment of electing the President of the Republic, political polarization intensifies both inside and outside the parliament building. With the Federal Court requiring a two-thirds quorum (220 members) for the president’s confirmation, fears of a deadlock are resurfacing, Read more…

Iraq’s financial revenues exceeded 114 trillion dinars during the first 11 months of 2025.

Iraq’s financial revenues exceeded 114 trillion dinars during the first 11 months of 2025.

2026-01-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance revealed on Saturday that the volume of Iraqi revenues in the federal budget from January to November 2025 exceeded 114 trillion dinars, indicating that the contribution of oil to the budget amounted to 88%.

Shafaq News Agency followed up on the data and tables issued by the Ministry of Finance this January Read more…

A government source: Feeding ISIS prisoners costs approximately $25 million annually from Iraq’s budget.

A government source: Feeding ISIS prisoners costs approximately $25 million annually from Iraq’s budget.

2026-01-24 01:46

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source predicted on Saturday that the costs of feeding the ISIS detainees who will be transferred from Syrian prisons will amount to about $25 million from the Iraqi budget.

A government source told Shafaq News Agency that the cost of feeding the detainees, who are seven thousand ISIS members, whom Iraq will receive Read more…

Exclusive: Messages from abroad hinder the finalization of the coordination framework and its candidate for the premiership.

Exclusive: Messages from abroad hinder the finalization of the coordination framework and its candidate for the premiership.

2026-01-24 03:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The meeting of the Coordination Framework forces scheduled for Saturday evening is now threatened with postponement due to the continued disagreements between some leaders, as well as receiving international messages stressing the need to choose a non-controversial figure to head the next government.

Since the leaks about al-Maliki’s nomination for the next government, Read more…

Iraq’s exports exceeded $23 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

Iraq’s exports exceeded $23 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

2026-01-24 03:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s exports of goods in the third quarter of 2025 amounted to more than $23 billion, according to Trading Economics.

The website said in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that Iraq’s exports in the third quarter of last year amounted to $32.414 billion, up from Read more…

Ministry of Planning: Annual inflation declines, and food prices fall.

Ministry of Planning: Annual inflation declines, and food prices fall.

2026-01-24

The Ministry of Planning announced on Saturday that the annual inflation rate decreased by (1.2%) during December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. It also indicated that the food sector recorded a decrease Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-23-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 1-23-2026

1-23-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Just got the news on the televisions that next week, either Monday or Tuesday, Parliament will meet to vote on the president… FRANK: It’s good to see the Kurds are bringing the third and final president’s name now for a vote… Then the next thing is certification from the IMF, World Bank, US Treasury and then the opening of the budget. And the #1 law then for the parliament is your HCL… Read more…

Al-Alousi: Iraq is strategically exposed after the American withdrawal.

Al-Alousi: Iraq is strategically exposed after the American withdrawal.

2026-01-23 09:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prominent Iraqi politician Mithal Al-Alusi warned on Friday that the withdrawal of US forces from military bases has left Iraq “strategically exposed,” stressing that the US decision reflects a lack of regard for Baghdad as a friend or ally, and places a great responsibility on the Iraqi government Read more…

Washington threatens Baghdad with the “nuclear option”: Replace Fayhan and disarm the factions immediately.

Washington threatens Baghdad with the “nuclear option”: Replace Fayhan and disarm the factions immediately.

2026-01-23 08:36

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The British newspaper “Financial Times” revealed that the United States has been pressuring senior Iraqi politicians in recent weeks to form a government that does not include representatives of armed groups supported by Iran, through threats that include economic measures, such as Read more…

For the first time, silver breaks the $100 barrier.

For the first time, silver breaks the $100 barrier.

2026-01-23 08:02

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Silver prices broke the $100 per ounce barrier on Friday evening, supported by increased investor demand for safe-haven assets, a weak US dollar, and strong industrial demand .

Futures contracts rose Read more…

Sunni forces announce their support for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the coordinating framework.

Sunni forces announce their support for the prime ministerial candidate chosen by the coordinating framework.

1-23-2026

Information/Anbar..
Fawaz Mohammed Al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Friday that Sunni political forces are ready to vote for the prime minister candidate presented by the Coordination Framework, without any red lines around any Read more…

Al-Sarraj: The Sudanese are trying to plant mines in the face of the next prime minister

Al-Sarraj: The Sudanese are trying to plant mines in the face of the next prime minister

1-23-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj believes that al-Sudani is attempting to plant obstacles for the incoming prime minister by imposing a heavy burden on the next government through financial and economic measures and decisions.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma, “The financial policies of the caretaker government Read more…

AFP: All those handed over to Iraq from ISIS fighters are “emirs in the organization”

AFP: All those handed over to Iraq from ISIS fighters are “emirs in the organization”

2026-01-23 06:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Two security officials revealed on Friday that the first batch of ISIS detainees received by Iraq included individuals holding European citizenship who were prominent leaders in the extremist organization .

The two officials told AFP, commenting on Baghdad receiving last Wednesday the first batch of ISIS detainees as part of the US operation to transfer them from Syria, that it includes ISIS leaders and “the most heinous criminals of different nationalities, Europeans, Asians, Arabs and Iraqis .” Read more…

Ukraine reaches agreement with the United States on “post-war guarantees”

Ukraine reaches agreement with the United States on “post-war guarantees”

2026-01-23

Shafaq News – Davos
On Thursday evening, Ukraine reached an agreement with the United States on what it described as post-war guarantees, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos, Switzerland.

Zelensky confirmed in press statements following his meeting Read more…

Sudani receives Trump’s envoy in Baghdad… Numerous issues on the table

Sudani receives Trump’s envoy in Baghdad… Numerous issues on the table

2026-01-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed to US President’s envoy to Syria Thomas Barak on Thursday evening the importance of Damascus’s security for Baghdad and the region, while Barak expressed his country’s appreciation for the Iraqi position regarding Read more…

During the year, China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion, an increase of 57%.

During the year, China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion, an increase of 57%.

2026-01-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Friday that China’s exports to Iraq exceeded $17 billion last year, warning of a financial deficit in the next few years due to rising imports for the country.

The head of the organization, economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi, explained Read more…

Washington welcomes Iraq’s initiative regarding detained ISIS terrorists

Washington welcomes Iraq’s initiative regarding detained ISIS terrorists

2026-01-23

The United States welcomed on Thursday Iraq’s initiative to detain members of the ISIS terrorist organization in secure facilities.

Reuters quoted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying, “We welcome Iraq’s initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities on its territory.”

He added, “Iraq stands on the front lines Read more…

The US President’s envoy to Syria praises Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region.

The US President’s envoy to Syria praises Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region.

2026-01-23

The US President’s Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, praised Iraq’s contributions to promoting stability in the region, describing them as “indispensable”.

Barak said in a post on the X platform: “We are very honored to thank the Iraqi Read more…