The National: Sudani’s chances of a second term are “slim”.

The National: Sudani’s chances of a second term are “slim”.

2025-12-02

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The chances of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani securing a second term as head of the Iraqi government have become “slim,” according to a report in The National newspaper that discussed the development of heated negotiations Read more…

Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon

Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon

2025-12-02

Shafaq News – Washington
Media outlets revealed on Tuesday that the US administration, led by President Donald Trump, had given his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, a deadline (which expired last Friday) to leave Venezuela with his family.

According to Reuters, which quoted informed sources, Trump had a telephone call Read more…

The Iranian currency continues its collapse against the dollar, and there are 7 reasons behind this.

The Iranian currency continues its collapse against the dollar, and there are 7 reasons behind this.

2025-12-02 00:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iranian currency has fallen again against the US dollar, exceeding a price of 119,000 tomans.

According to reports from currency price tracking websites, the British pound was trading at more than 156,000 tomans, and the price of the euro reached Read more…

The “Reconstruction and Development” coalition announces its support for Al-Sudani to head the next government.

The “Reconstruction and Development” coalition announces its support for Al-Sudani to head the next government.

2025-12-02 00:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Reconstruction and Development” coalition affirmed its commitment to its candidate, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, for the premiership of the next government, during a meeting held on Tuesday.

The coalition said in a statement, Read more…

With the participation of 40 companies and a thousand merchants, Sulaymaniyah hosts the third edition of “Made in Iraq”.

With the participation of 40 companies and a thousand merchants, Sulaymaniyah hosts the third edition of “Made in Iraq”.

2025-12-02 00:52

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
The third edition of the “Made in Iraq” exhibition is scheduled to launch in Sulaymaniyah Governorate tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, and will continue for four days.

According to information obtained Read more…

Meeting at Maliki’s residence: The coordination framework emphasizes “containing” Trump’s envoy

Meeting at Maliki’s residence: The coordination framework emphasizes “containing” Trump’s envoy

2025-12-02 02:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Rahim Al-Aboudi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed on Tuesday details of the meeting of the Framework’s leaders that was held on Monday at the home of Nouri Al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition.

Al-Aboudi told Shafaq News Agency that the meeting addressed the need to contain the US President’s envoy to Iraq, Read more…

Six names are competing for the position of Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

Six names are competing for the position of Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

2025-12-02 03:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source in the National Political Council, which includes the Sunni political forces that won the elections, revealed on Tuesday the names nominated for the presidency of the House of Representatives in its new session.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting of the National Political Council forces, which includes Read more…

ExxonMobil is negotiating with Baghdad to inherit Lukoil’s stake.

ExxonMobil is negotiating with Baghdad to inherit Lukoil’s stake.

2025-12-02 04:28

Shafaq News – Translation
ExxonMobil has approached Iraq’s oil ministry to express its interest in buying the majority stake held by Russia’s Lukoil in the giant West Qurna-2 oil field, according to five sources familiar with the matter who spoke Read more…

Rafidain Bank: Granted approximately 55 billion dinars to the “Riyada” initiative through 41 installments

Rafidain Bank: Granted approximately 55 billion dinars to the “Riyada” initiative through 41 installments

2025-12-02

Rafidain Bank announced on Tuesday that it has granted approximately 55 billion dinars to the “Riyada” initiative through 41 installments. A statement from the bank indicated that “the forty-first installment of the Riyada and Excellence Initiative to support small and medium enterprises has been released with a total amount of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-1-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-1-2025

12-1-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “US Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Baghdad” Quote: “US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Resources Michael Regas arrived in the Iraqi capital on a visit aimed at strengthening the partnership between Baghdad and Washington, and supporting joint efforts to promote sovereignty, stability and prosperity in the country.” Read more…

International bids for the Development Road project

International bids for the Development Road project

2025/12/01

The Ministry of Transport is preparing to open international tenders for the Development Road project at the end of this December, in a move that is considered the most prominent since its launch, signaling its official transition to the field implementation phase after the completion of most of the engineering and Read more…

Financial fraud weakens citizens’ trust in banks.

Financial fraud weakens citizens’ trust in banks.

2025/12/01

Cases of online financial fraud are on the rise in the country, with citizens being targeted by fake calls and links that trick them into transferring their money to fraudulent accounts. This is what happened to Ayman, an employee at a private company, who lost 1.6 million dinars in minutes. Money exchange office owners in Baghdad confirmed Read more…

Economist: Talk of rising exchange rate is a media frenzy to serve this group.

Economist: Talk of rising exchange rate is a media frenzy to serve this group.

12-1-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes that the talk circulating in the street and the media about the rise in the dollar exchange rate is nothing but a media frenzy to serve the interests of some money traders.

Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The exchange rate at official and parallel Read more…

Today, the framework is holding an important meeting to resolve four key issues.

Today, the framework is holding an important meeting to resolve four key issues.

12-1-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Coordination Framework member Uday Abdul Hadi confirmed on Monday that the framework’s forces will hold an important meeting in the coming hours to discuss four issues on the agenda.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalomah, “All indications show that the leaders Read more…

Al-Fayez: More than 30 candidates for Prime Minister, and he reveals the selection mechanism.

Al-Fayez: More than 30 candidates for Prime Minister, and he reveals the selection mechanism.

12-1-2025

Information / Baghdad
On Monday, MP Amer Al-Fayez, a leader in the coordination framework and head of the Design Alliance, revealed the number of applicants for the position of the next Prime Minister, in addition to the mechanism that will be adopted to select the final candidate.

Al-Fayez told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the opening of nominations Read more…

Hashim: The Sudanese government has disrupted the budget schedules, and the next parliament is required to hold it accountable.

Hashim: The Sudanese government has disrupted the budget schedules, and the next parliament is required to hold it accountable.

12-1-2025

Information / Baghdad…
MP Yasser Hashem confirmed on Monday that the government has disrupted the budget schedules despite the approval of the three-year budget within the House of Representatives, stressing that the next parliament is required to Read more…

Al-Hamami: The candidates for the next prime minister do not exceed four names.

Al-Hamami: The candidates for the next prime minister do not exceed four names.

12-1-2025

Information/Special…
MP Arif al-Hamami confirmed on Monday that the number of names nominated for the position of the next prime minister does not exceed four, indicating that what is being reported in some media outlets regarding a larger number is exaggerated.
Al-Hamami told Al-Maalouma, “The indicators available to us confirm Read more…

Bitcoin falls below $86,000 amid investor reluctance

Bitcoin falls below $86,000 amid investor reluctance

2025-12-01

Shafaq News – Follow-up
Cryptocurrencies saw a sharp decline on Monday, reviving a widespread sell-off that appeared to have subsided in previous days.

Bitcoin fell as much as Read more…

US Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Baghdad

US Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Baghdad

2025-12-01 01:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Resource Management Michael Regas arrived in the Iraqi capital on a visit aimed at strengthening the partnership between Baghdad and Washington and supporting joint efforts to promote sovereignty, stability and Read more…

IMF figures expose the hidden truth

IMF figures expose the hidden truth

2025-12-01 03:32

IMF figures reveal the truth: A privileged minority controls the lion’s share of Iraq’s budget.
An Iraqi economist says that 20% of employees take 40% of the funds allocated for salaries, and that these go to the salaries of presidents and senior officials, both current and retired, while the salaries of all segments of the population are Read more…