Rashid: Corruption is devouring half of Iraq’s non-oil revenues

Rashid: Corruption is devouring half of Iraq’s non-oil revenues

12-22-2025

The Information/Baghdad –
Saleh Rashid, a member of the Alternative Alliance, confirmed on Monday that corruption is consuming approximately 50% of Iraq’s non-oil revenues. He called for the adoption of a strategic roadmap to correct the course of the national economy Read more…

A source reveals three messages sent by Sunni forces to Halbousi.

A source reveals three messages sent by Sunni forces to Halbousi.

12-22-2025

Information/Baghdad…
A source close to the National Political Council revealed on Monday that Sunni forces sent three messages to Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the “Progress” Alliance, during a meeting held at the home of Thabit al-Abbasi.
The source told Al-Maalouma that “the meeting of the National Political Council, which represents Sunni forces, at the home of Read more…

The coordination framework denies the existence of a political deadlock regarding the next prime ministership.

The coordination framework denies the existence of a political deadlock regarding the next prime ministership.

12-22-2025

The Information/Baghdad –
On Monday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied any political deadlock in reaching a consensus on a candidate for the next prime minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi stated, “The meetings of the Coordination Framework forces are ongoing, and there is a high degree Read more…

Legal expert: Exceeding constitutional deadlines threatens the legitimacy of parliament and deepens the political crisis.

Legal expert: Exceeding constitutional deadlines threatens the legitimacy of parliament and deepens the political crisis.

12-22-2025

Information/Special..
Legal expert Habib Al-Quraishi confirmed that constitutional deadlines are considered “sacred times” in constitutional systems, noting that Iraq has violated this sanctity more than once, which has negatively affected the stability Read more…

The next prime minister and disarmament: 3 crucial choices at Maliki’s residence tonight

The next prime minister and disarmament: 3 crucial choices at Maliki’s residence tonight

2025-12-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The forces of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening, Monday, at the home of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, with the aim of agreeing on the identity of the next prime minister and ending the controversy surrounding him.

A source from the Coordination Framework Read more…

The Sudanese coalition proposes an initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.

The Sudanese coalition proposes an initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.

2025-12-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, presented a comprehensive political initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.

The media of the “Al-Furatain Movement,” which is led by Al-Sudani, stated Read more…

Iraq exports more than 67 million barrels of oil to America in 9 months

Iraq exports more than 67 million barrels of oil to America in 9 months

2025-12-22 02:27

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Sunday that Iraq exported more than 67 million barrels of crude oil and its derivatives to the United States during the first nine months of 2025.

A table issued by the administration, which was reviewed Read more…

Two delegations from the Kurdistan Democratic Party are in Baghdad for negotiations.

Two delegations from the Kurdistan Democratic Party are in Baghdad for negotiations.

2025-12-22 02:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Majid Shenkali, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, said that the party had formed two separate delegations, one to negotiate the federal government entitlement in Baghdad, and the other concerned with the entitlement to form Read more…

Sudan directs the measurement of the financial impact of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.

Sudan directs the measurement of the financial impact of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.

2025-12-22 02:31

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed that the financial impact of reform measures be measured by rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s office, Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-21-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-21-2025

12-21-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat …the CBI may still go ahead with removing the zeros in time for a January release or in January. Oh… but remember it does not have to happen exactly on January 1st as there are thirty-one days in the month. They could also change the plan and remove the zeros in early January and release in late January. There are options. There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade. Read more…

The Ministry of Transportation is putting the final touches on Nasiriyah International Airport.

The Ministry of Transportation is putting the final touches on Nasiriyah International Airport.

12-21-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The Ministry of Transport revealed on Sunday that the Nasiriyah International Airport project is progressing towards becoming operational.

The director of the ministry’s media office, Maitham Al-Safi, said in a statement to the official newspaper that “Nasiriyah International Airport was completed according to the latest technical specifications, and includes Read more…

Sudan is out of the race… The framework is nearing a decision on the prime ministerial candidate.

Sudan is out of the race… The framework is nearing a decision on the prime ministerial candidate.

12-21-2025

Information/Baghdad
MP and former minister Wael Abdel Latif confirmed on Sunday that the coordination framework is close to finalizing the nomination of the next Prime Minister, expecting the name to be announced next week.

Abdul Latif told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the coordination framework is close to Read more…

Source: Al-Halbousi is considering stepping down from the parliamentary speakership to a consensus candidate.

Source: Al-Halbousi is considering stepping down from the parliamentary speakership to a consensus candidate.

12-21-2025

Information/Baghdad
A source close to the National Political Council, which represents Sunni forces in Iraq, revealed on Sunday that the head of the “Progress” coalition, Mohammed al-Halbousi, resorted to what he called a “roadmap” in his discussions with Sunni forces, which may include his resignation Read more…

Savaya travels to Baghdad to discuss the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next phase.

Savaya travels to Baghdad to discuss the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next phase.

2025-12-21 00:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed government source revealed on Sunday that the US President’s envoy, Mark Savaya, will soon visit Baghdad at the head of a delegation from the US administration to discuss a number of issues related to the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next stage, as well as Read more…

Iraqi state-owned banks suspend operations until the beginning of next year

Iraqi state-owned banks suspend operations until the beginning of next year

2025-12-21 01:27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi state-owned banks will begin their annual inventory and audit procedures this week, which will halt their operations until the beginning of next year.

An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that “this step comes to pave the way for Read more…

The Kurdistan Finance Ministry has decided to send 120 billion dinars to Baghdad tomorrow.

The Kurdistan Finance Ministry has decided to send 120 billion dinars to Baghdad tomorrow.

2025-12-21 02:37

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Sunday that it will deposit 120 billion dinars of non-oil revenues for the month of October into the account of the Federal Ministry of Finance on Monday.

The ministry had announced on November 25 that it had Read more…

From the home of the “decisive leader”… Sunni forces “decide” on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament

From the home of the “decisive leader”… Sunni forces “decide” on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament

2025-12-21 04:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Al-Azm” alliance, led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, revealed that a crucial meeting of Sunni political forces will be held this Sunday evening at the home of Thabit al-Abbasi, leader of the “Al-Hasm” alliance, to choose the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

Coalition member Salah al-Dulaimi told Read more…

Judge Zeidan: Constitutionally, the session of December 29 cannot be postponed or extended.

Judge Zeidan: Constitutionally, the session of December 29 cannot be postponed or extended.

2025-12-21

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, stressed on Saturday the importance of deciding on the appointment of the Speaker of Parliament and his two deputies, noting that it is not constitutionally possible to postpone or extend the session.

A statement from the council read, “The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, received Saturday, the President Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-20-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-20-2025

12-20-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “A PRESIDENTIAL DECREE SETS THE 29TH OF THIS MONTH AS THE DATE FOR THE FIRST PARLIAMENTARY SESSION” We are told today that parliament will begin its first session on December 29th. WOW! That is very close…So, we see parliament will begin within the window for the early January CBI target. We also know that the new president of Iraq must then be announced and he will eventually introduce the new prime minister. Read more…

Economist: Iraq is on the brink of an economic crisis, and government decisions have exacerbated the risks.

Economist: Iraq is on the brink of an economic crisis, and government decisions have exacerbated the risks.

12-20-2025

Information/Special..
Economic expert Ali Al-Atabi warned today that Iraq is approaching a severe economic crisis, stressing that the policies followed during the past years lacked a sound economic vision and contributed to deepening financial imbalances.

Al-Atabi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the country is on the brink of a real Read more…