Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja

Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja

2025-08-16 02:46

Shafaq News – Halabja
Halabja residents’ demands for banking services have morphed into an official call in the Iraqi parliament, with a member of parliament calling for the opening of a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) in the province.

Member of the Iraqi Parliament, Read more…

The security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran is on the table of Al-Araji and the US Chargé d’Affaires.

The security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran is on the table of Al-Araji and the US Chargé d’Affaires.

2025-08-16 05:21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji discussed details of the recent security agreement signed between Baghdad and Tehran on Saturday with US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Stephen Fagin.

Al-Araji’s office stated Read more…

Minister of Trade: Government support for the food basket has contributed to Iraq’s removal from the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates.

Minister of Trade: Government support for the food basket has contributed to Iraq’s removal from the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates.

2025-08-16

Minister of Trade Athir Al-Ghariri confirmed on Saturday that the government’s support for the food basket contributed to Iraq leaving the top spot among countries with the highest inflation rates, while pointing out that food prices in Iraq are cheaper than in the global market and neighboring Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-15-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-15-2025

8-15-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Today I am bringing you amazing news of the Project to Delete the Zeros and that it is now in site…Our entire following of this RV is geared around the efforts of the CBI is making towards the overall plan to get to the reinstatement…under the direction of Ali al-Alaq, the CBI is following the basic steps to get there…it appears once again that the CBI is moving towards an end-of-the-year reinstatement (maybe January 2026) allowing time between August 31st and December 31st to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros…this was the same timeline of Dr Shabibi in 2012-2013 when he was attempting to do it…Can the RV happen earlier? Sure it can and no one knows the date…We just have to wait and watch. Here is what we know… Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq urges caution in transmitting economic information.

The Central Bank of Iraq urges caution in transmitting economic information.

8-15-2025

Information/Baghdad..
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) on Friday urged caution when reporting and circulating news not published on its official website, which is sometimes covered by local media outlets. The CBI emphasized that circulating such news without Read more…

An economist reveals a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues.

An economist reveals a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues.

8-15-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed a sharp decline in Iraq’s non-oil revenues during the first half of 2025, by 43.6%.

Al-Marsoumi wrote in a tweet followed by Al-Maalouma that “non-oil revenues reached Read more…

Trump: I’ll walk out of Putin meeting if it doesn’t go well

Trump: I’ll walk out of Putin meeting if it doesn’t go well

2025-08-15 09:21

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that he would walk out of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the talks did not go well, indicating his hope that “something” would be Read more…

While facing US accusations, Rafidain Bank is in Washington to sign “supervision” agreements.

While facing US accusations, Rafidain Bank is in Washington to sign “supervision” agreements.

2025-08-15 | 04:37

SumerianNews-Economy
Announced Rafidain Bank Today, Friday, the signing of a professional partnership agreement with American company In the field of financial consulting and oversight, this coincides with the continuation Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The fight against corruption is still ink on paper, and Iraq is in danger.

Al-Moussawi: The fight against corruption is still ink on paper, and Iraq is in danger.

8-15-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Friday that the fight against corruption in state institutions is still ink on paper, wondering about the amount of money recovered from corrupt networks.
Al-Moussawi said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “The most important problem facing the Iraqi state is corruption, which is unfortunately protected and fortified by Read more…

A US representative accuses Rafidain Bank of dealing with the Houthis and threatens to cut off funding to Iraq.

A US representative accuses Rafidain Bank of dealing with the Houthis and threatens to cut off funding to Iraq.

2025-08-15

Shafaq News – Washington
US Representative Joe Wilson on Friday accused the state-owned Rafidain Bank of conducting financial transactions with the Houthi group in Yemen, threatening to cut off US financial support to Iraq as a result.

Wilson wrote in a post Read more…

Achieving an increase of about 50,000 barrels per day in oil production from the Kirkuk and Nineveh fields.

Achieving an increase of about 50,000 barrels per day in oil production from the Kirkuk and Nineveh fields.

2025-08-15 01:14

Shafaq News – Kirkuk / Nineveh
A source at the North Oil Company in Kirkuk province revealed on Friday that the company’s crude oil production had increased by 50,000 barrels per day.

Oil production reached Read more…

Ankara sends Baghdad a draft of a new oil agreement: The current situation does not meet our expectations.

Ankara sends Baghdad a draft of a new oil agreement: The current situation does not meet our expectations.

2025-08-15 04:07

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Turkey’s Energy Ministry announced on Friday that Ankara is seeking to conclude a new pipeline agreement with Iraq, confirming that it recently informed Baghdad that the current oil export agreement no longer “meets ambition.”

Turkey Today quoted Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, in a statement Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-14-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-14-2025

8-14-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “The Iraqi government denies allegations of its intention to devalue the dinar against the dollar” Quote: “Saleh said Iraq’s exchange rate policy is a contractual one between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq, given that the reserves supporting the Iraqi dinar reinforce the external value of the currency. This means that the dinar, backed by foreign currency, comes from oil revenues…He considered the policy of devaluing the dinar to be dangerous and not easy, while the state is constantly working to raise and improve the value of the dinar, not to devalue it.” Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq has attracted $100 billion in Arab and foreign investments during the two years of the government’s term.

Al-Sudani: Iraq has attracted $100 billion in Arab and foreign investments during the two years of the government’s term.

8-14-2025

Baghdad – Mail
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Wednesday that Iraq has attracted significant Arab and foreign investments in various sectors, exceeding $100 billion during the two years of his government’s tenure .

His office stated in a statement Read more…

Al-Marsoumi: Kurdistan does not actually own oil, and most of the fields are in the hands of foreign companies.

Al-Marsoumi: Kurdistan does not actually own oil, and most of the fields are in the hands of foreign companies.

8-14-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Oil expert and economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi emphasized that Iraq’s history with oil export pipelines is fraught with problems and challenges, noting that the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline via Syria is not the most appropriate Read more…

Three Sunni leaders support a call to exclude Halbousi from the elections.

Three Sunni leaders support a call to exclude Halbousi from the elections.

8-14-2025

Information/Anbar..
Abdul Hamid Raed al-Dulaimi, a member of the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Thursday that three prominent Sunni leaders supported the complaint filed by the alliance’s leader, Muthanna al-Samarrai, with the judiciary and the High Electoral Commission, demanding the removal of the leader of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, over allegations Read more…

Large US military reinforcements arrive at Ain al-Asad base.

Large US military reinforcements arrive at Ain al-Asad base.

8-14-2025

Information/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province revealed on Thursday that large US military reinforcements had arrived at Ain al-Asad base from Erbil province, for unclear reasons.

The source told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “Large reinforcements coming from the Harir base in Erbil have arrived Read more…

What’s the connection to Fallujah, Iraq? Trump: Crime in Washington is the highest in the world.

What’s the connection to Fallujah, Iraq? Trump: Crime in Washington is the highest in the world.

2025-08-14

Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US capital has the highest crime rate in the world, noting that the city’s residents live in fear of gangs and criminals.

Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the official crime figures are “much worse” than the reported statistics, with the actual crime rate likely being Read more…

The Turkish and Iranian currencies declined against the US dollar.

The Turkish and Iranian currencies declined against the US dollar.

2025-08-14 00:46

Shafaq News – Ankara / Tehran
Both the Turkish lira and the Iranian toman fell against the US dollar in trading on Thursday morning.

The US dollar exchange rate against the Turkish lira reached approximately 40.65 liras for purchase and approximately Read more…

The Kremlin reveals final details of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit.

The Kremlin reveals final details of the upcoming Putin-Trump summit.

2025-08-14 03:08

Shafaq News – Moscow
On Thursday, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov revealed the final details of the program for the Russia-US summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, which will be held at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Alaska.

Ushakov, from the Kremlin, added that the meeting between Putin and Trump will begin on Read more…