Among them is an Arab figure… Trump uses his personal phone to communicate with world leaders.

Among them is an Arab figure… Trump uses his personal phone to communicate with world leaders.

2025-07-28 04:24

Shafaq News – Washington
Politico, the US newspaper, revealed on Monday that President Donald Trump had given his personal phone number to world leaders so they could communicate directly with him. The newspaper confirmed that one of the leaders Read more…

Ministry of Transport: The development path will change the economic landscape and make Iraq a hub for global trade.

Ministry of Transport: The development path will change the economic landscape and make Iraq a hub for global trade.

2025-07-28

The Ministry of Transport announced on Monday that the development road will change the economic map and make Iraq a center for global trade, while indicating that the road will provide job opportunities for more than 100,000 Iraqi workers. The spokesman for the Ministry of Transport, Maitham Al-Safi, told the official agency, “The development road project Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-27-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-27-2025

7-27-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Secretary of State Rubio…is pushing Sudani. We know Trump sent him. We know what Trump is doing here in our country. I think your Trump is happy because he sees the constant advancement…He also warned Sudani about a proposed bill for PMC’s FRANK: That’s multi-currency policy. You can’t do that. You can only use your dinar. Trump is pushing it. I wonder why… FIREFLY: PMC’s would institutionalize the Iranian and harm Iraqis sovereignty. FRANK: Trump is pushing this. You know what he knows. Read more…

MP accuses Kuwait of trying to “strangle Iraq economically” via Khor Abdullah

MP accuses Kuwait of trying to “strangle Iraq economically” via Khor Abdullah

7-27-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Amer Abdul Jaber accused Kuwait on Sunday of “imposing a veiled economic blockade” on Iraq by controlling the Khor Abdullah port. He warned that some influential political figures are seeking to sell the Khor in exchange for Read more…

“With a unique experience,” a government advisor reveals the features of the 2026 budget.

“With a unique experience,” a government advisor reveals the features of the 2026 budget.

2025/07/27

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the outlines of the draft general budget law for next year, 2026, as the 2025 fiscal year draws to a close and the countdown to the conclusion of the current Read more…

Politician: There is no clear alternative to Al-Sudani yet, and speculation is premature.

Politician: There is no clear alternative to Al-Sudani yet, and speculation is premature.

7-27-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Naseem Abdullah, a member of the Political Bureau of the Iqtidar Movement, ruled out, on Sunday, predicting the identity of the prime minister for the next phase, noting that the identity of the prime minister will be determined after Read more…

MP: Iraq’s budget is hostage to oil, and cutting spending is necessary to reduce risks.

MP: Iraq’s budget is hostage to oil, and cutting spending is necessary to reduce risks.

7-27-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, stated on Sunday that the continued reliance of the general budget on oil revenues almost entirely keeps the national economy vulnerable to global fluctuations, stressing that Read more…

Source: The region has not delivered a single liter of oil to SOMO.

Source: The region has not delivered a single liter of oil to SOMO.

7-27-2025

Information / Baghdad…
An informed source revealed on Sunday that the Kurdistan Region has not yet committed to delivering any crude oil to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), warning of attempts to mislead public opinion as the salary payment deadline Read more…

Iraq launches the first unified 911 emergency center via SmartOne.

Iraq launches the first unified 911 emergency center via SmartOne.

2025-07-27 00:07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with global telecommunications company Hytera, launched the first unified emergency services center in Baghdad, using the SmartOne smart communications platform. This unprecedented step aims to modernize the country’s Read more…

The Baghdad governorship ignites a hidden conflict between al-Sudani and al-Maliki.

The Baghdad governorship ignites a hidden conflict between al-Sudani and al-Maliki.

2025-07-27 01:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A political source reported that the Baghdad Provincial Council will hold a special session this evening, Sunday, to elect a new governor. Meanwhile, the battle for the position intensifies between the candidates of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki.

The source told Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil: Two decades of golden opportunities undermined by divisions and fragmentation

Baghdad and Erbil: Two decades of golden opportunities undermined by divisions and fragmentation

2025-07-27 02:09

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
Over the past two decades, golden opportunities have been available for the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government in Erbil to enhance cooperation between the two parties, but they have been lost due to the lack of a unified vision and the accumulation of disagreements Read more…

Protest in Baghdad against the Khor Abdullah Agreement

Protest in Baghdad against the Khor Abdullah Agreement

2025-07-27 02:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Dozens of activists demonstrated on Sunday in Nisour Square, west of Baghdad, demanding the cancellation of the Khor Abdullah Agreement between Iraq and Kuwait .

A Shafaq News Agency correspondent said, “Dozens of people held a protest in Al-Nusour Square Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-26-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-26-2025

7-26-2025 Newshound Guru Paulette Based on news release from Shafaq today, Saturday, the dollar exchange rate in Baghdad’s al-Kifah and al-Harithiya central exchanges registered a rate of 1395 today which is slightly higher than the previous 1394 In local currency exchange shops across the capital, the selling price remained at 1405 In Erbil, the selling price was 1392 an increase over the previous 1390.5 …This is appreciably the same percentages over the official rate as Wednesday/Thursday, 5.7, 6.4 and 5.5 respectfully….​ Read more…

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Messages are being exchanged between Tehran and Washington through intermediary countries.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Messages are being exchanged between Tehran and Washington through intermediary countries.

7-26-2025

Information/ Follow-up…
Iranian Foreign Minister Takht Ravanchi’s political aide confirmed that messages are being exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediary countries.

Asked about the possibility of sitting at the negotiating table with the US, Read more…

MP: No negotiation on sovereignty, Khor Abdullah is a red line

MP: No negotiation on sovereignty, Khor Abdullah is a red line

7-26-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Ahmed Al-Badri confirmed on Saturday the escalation of parliamentary activity rejecting the Khor Abdullah Agreement, stressing that Iraqi national sovereignty is not subject to concessions or negotiation under any circumstances.
Al-Badri said in a statement Read more…

Federal budget delay: between political obstruction and revenue conflict

Federal budget delay: between political obstruction and revenue conflict

7-26-2025

Information / Baghdad..
The 2025 federal budget faces an unprecedented delay in the government’s submission of its schedules to the House of Representatives. This has sparked a wave of criticism and mutual accusations between political forces and parliamentary committees, amid warnings of economic Read more…

Planning: Monthly and annual inflation rates are declining in Iraq.

Planning: Monthly and annual inflation rates are declining in Iraq.

2025-07-26 01:58

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Planning announced on Saturday a decline in monthly and annual inflation rates during June.

The ministry’s official spokesperson, Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, said in a statement today that teams from the General Authority for Statistics and Geographic Information Systems, through their field visits to all Iraqi governorates Read more…

Iraq imported more than 18,000 Chinese cars during the first half of 2025.

Iraq imported more than 18,000 Chinese cars during the first half of 2025.

2025-07-26 03:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Saturday that the country imported more than 18,000 cars from China during the first half of this year.

According to a report issued by the institution, Chinese auto exports to the Middle East recorded significant growth Read more…

426 billion dinars for Iraqi MPs, with a small turnout… dismantling a parliament that “spends more than it legislates”

426 billion dinars for Iraqi MPs, with a small turnout… dismantling a parliament that “spends more than it legislates”

2025-07-26 02:58

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Special investigation.
In the Iraqi parliament building in Baghdad’s Green Zone, 329 members of parliament sit, most of whom receive an average of 1.296 billion dinars over the four-year parliamentary term, including salaries, protection allowances, and rent Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq has imposed more than 24 billion dinars in fines on banks and financial companies.

The Central Bank of Iraq has imposed more than 24 billion dinars in fines on banks and financial companies.

2025-07-26 04:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday that fines imposed on banks and non-banking institutions (exchange companies) amounted to more than 24 billion Iraqi dinars over the past three months.

A table from the bank, seen by Read more…