Central Bank: Iraq’s debt is moderate and within safe limits.

Central Bank: Iraq’s debt is moderate and within safe limits.

10/20/2025

The Central Bank of Iraq stressed that the ratio of public debt to GDP did not exceed 43%, describing it as moderate and within internationally safe limits, and does not constitute a burden on the national Read more…

Al-Karawi: Washington and Tel Aviv support al-Sudani’s continued rule to achieve their interests.

Al-Karawi: Washington and Tel Aviv support al-Sudani’s continued rule to achieve their interests.

10-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Hussein al-Karawi, head of the Coordination Body for the Popular Movement for the Belt and Road Initiative, confirmed on Monday that al-Sudani is seeking to control parliament and reach a second term, noting that both the American and Zionist sides are providing support and want this figure to remain in power after Read more…

Al-Gharibawi: Political divisions prevent the approval of the oil and gas law.

Al-Gharibawi: Political divisions prevent the approval of the oil and gas law.

10-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Basem Al-Gharibawi expressed his deep regret on Monday over the failure to enact the oil and gas law during the current parliamentary session, noting that the depth of political differences makes it difficult Read more…

An economist calls for the establishment of a government bank to guarantee depositors’ funds.

An economist calls for the establishment of a government bank to guarantee depositors’ funds.

10-20-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Economic expert Basil Al-Obaidi confirmed on Monday that one of the most prominent reasons for the shortage of cash liquidity in Iraqi banks is the lack of confidence of citizens in the safety of their deposited funds. This has led many to store large sums of money, whether in Iraqi dinars or foreign currencies, Read more…

Barak: Iran is exhausted and Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalization with Israel.

Barak: Iran is exhausted and Saudi Arabia is on the verge of normalization with Israel.

2025-10-20 00:39

Shafaq News – Washington
US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barak said on Monday that the momentum behind US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza has made the path to expanding normalization agreements with Israel clearer than ever, despite ongoing challenges Read more…

Iraqi banks and exchange companies fined 91 billion dinars over nine months.

Iraqi banks and exchange companies fined 91 billion dinars over nine months.

2025-10-20 02:26

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday that it had imposed fines on banks and non-banking institutions (exchange companies) amounting to more than 91 billion Iraqi dinars over the first nine months of 2025.

A bank statistic, seen Read more…

Zebari: Appointing Savaya is a bold step toward restoring Iraq’s sovereignty from militia rule.

Zebari: Appointing Savaya is a bold step toward restoring Iraq’s sovereignty from militia rule.

2025-10-20 01:43

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Hoshyar Zebari said on Monday that US President Donald Trump’s appointment of Mark Savaya as his special representative to Iraq is an admission that the situation in the country is “abnormal.”

Zebari said Read more…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its forecast for Iraq’s inflation rate in 2028.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its forecast for Iraq’s inflation rate in 2028.

2025-10-20 05:15

Shafaq News – Washington
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted on Monday that Iraq’s inflation rate will decline in 2028.

According to IMF data reviewed Read more…

The Coordination Framework considers the appointment of Trump’s envoy “normal” and awaits the government’s response.

The Coordination Framework considers the appointment of Trump’s envoy “normal” and awaits the government’s response.

2025-10-20 06:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework affirmed on Monday that the US President’s appointment of a special envoy to Iraq is a “natural matter” to follow up on numerous issues between the two countries, while stating that it is awaiting the Iraqi government’s position on the matter before Read more…

Iraq is implementing comprehensive banking reforms in cooperation with the Central Bank and international consulting firms.

Iraq is implementing comprehensive banking reforms in cooperation with the Central Bank and international consulting firms.

10-20-2025

Researcher Shaza Khalil*
The Iraqi economy is one of the most oil-dependent in the world, with oil accounting for more than 90% of government revenues and exports. This makes Iraq’s economic stability highly dependent on fluctuations in global oil prices.
Although Iraq has vast natural resources, decades of Read more…

Trump calls Obama a threat to democracy and accuses him of spying

Trump calls Obama a threat to democracy and accuses him of spying

2025-10-20

US President Donald Trump described former President Barack Obama as a threat to democracy and accused him of spying on his election campaign.

“He (Obama) is threatening democracy himself,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “It started when he Read more…

Trump appoints Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq

Trump appoints Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq

2025-10-20

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Mark Savaya as his special envoy to Iraq.

“I am pleased to announce that Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq,” Trump wrote Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-19-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-19-2025

10-19-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Removing Zeros: 170 Tons of Gold and One Decision on the Table… Will the Iraqi Dinar Survive Erosion?” Quote: “the Central Bank of Iraq is opening the door to one of the most sensitive decisions in its modern monetary history: the project to remove zeros from the local currency… Modern economic analyzes confirm that strengthening the gold reserve provides the central bank with moral cover for any future monetary reform.” Read more…

Sudani’s advisor dispels debt concerns: Iraq is experiencing its most stable period of financial stability.

Sudani’s advisor dispels debt concerns: Iraq is experiencing its most stable period of financial stability.

10-19-2025

Baghdad – Mail
The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, dismissed concerns about Iraq’s debt on Sunday, saying the country is experiencing its most stable financial period.

“There is a blurry picture in interpreting the issue Read more…

Sudani’s advisor explains: External debt must be repaid by 2028 and does not exceed $9 billion.

Sudani’s advisor explains: External debt must be repaid by 2028 and does not exceed $9 billion.

2025-10-19 | 05:50

Alsumaria News- Economy
Advisor issued prime minister For financial affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih Today, Sunday, he clarified Iraq’s internal and external debts, noting that the external debt is due for repayment by 2028 and does not exceed $9 billion.

Saleh said in a statement to the official agency, “There is a blurry picture in Read more…

Al-Salami: Private banks violate the Central Bank’s instructions and waste millions of dinars daily.

Al-Salami: Private banks violate the Central Bank’s instructions and waste millions of dinars daily.

10-19-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Representative Hadi Al-Salami revealed, on Sunday, the existence of private banks that violate the laws and instructions issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, noting that these violations cause the daily waste of millions of dinars without effective Read more…

The Sudanese Coalition: A Concerned Alliance Facing Disintegration Without a Second Term

The Sudanese Coalition: A Concerned Alliance Facing Disintegration Without a Second Term

10-19-2025

Information / Report:
The phenomenon of MPs moving from one political bloc to another is a recurring phenomenon in Iraqi parliamentary life. These transfers are often driven by self-interest, aiming to gain proximity to decision-making centers in order to achieve material or moral gains, rather than any genuine Read more…

Basra launches the largest seawater desalination project using reverse osmosis technology.

Basra launches the largest seawater desalination project using reverse osmosis technology.

2025-10-19

Shafaq News – Basra
Basra’s local government chief, Asaad Al-Eidani, laid the foundation stone on Sunday for a seawater desalination project using reverse osmosis (RO) technology. The project is one of the largest service projects in the province, aiming to provide approximately 300,000 people with clean drinking water as part of government Read more…

The law that never ages: Politically dismissed people return generation after generation.

The law that never ages: Politically dismissed people return generation after generation.

2025-10-19 03:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
For two decades, one law has opened the doors of the Iraqi state wide open: the law for the reinstatement of politically dismissed individuals. What began as an attempt to provide justice for those harmed by Saddam Hussein’s regime has now transformed into one of the most opaque and draining issues Read more…

Central Bank: External debt does not exceed $13 billion, and the deficit is lower than planned.

Central Bank: External debt does not exceed $13 billion, and the deficit is lower than planned.

2025-10-19 03:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Sunday that Iraq’s external debt does not exceed $13 billion, noting that the actual deficit is lower than planned.

The bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “In the context of financial transparency and to clarify Read more…