The Central Bank of Iraq announces a decline in public spending and domestic debt.

The Central Bank of Iraq announces a decline in public spending and domestic debt.

2025-08-11 02:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Monday a decline in public spending and domestic public debt for May 2025.

The bank stated in statistics reviewed Read more…

“Corruption and Baathism” oust 66 Iraqi election candidates and threaten 75 others.

“Corruption and Baathism” oust 66 Iraqi election candidates and threaten 75 others.

2025-08-11 02:47

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An Iraqi parliamentarian revealed on Monday that dozens of candidates have been disqualified from the upcoming general elections on charges related to conduct, accountability, and corruption.

MP Amir Al-Maamouri told Shafaq News Agency that the article on good conduct and behavior in the electoral law, had it been applied in previous rounds, would Read more…

Larijani in Baghdad to reorganize the “axis of resistance” and form a new government

Larijani in Baghdad to reorganize the “axis of resistance” and form a new government

2025-08-11 05:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Monday the most important discussions that took place during the meetings between Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, and Iraqi officials during his visit to Baghdad.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Gathering the so-called Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-10-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-10-2025

8-10-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: We see the evidence of what the United States is doing right now in Iraq. We saw the evidence of the reforms, but now we see the evidence of your president. He seems to be involved in the things that are being done here in Iraq. Read more…

Al-Fatah member: Al-Mashhadani’s continued rule depends on the seriousness of the representatives in collecting signatures to remove him.

Al-Fatah member: Al-Mashhadani’s continued rule depends on the seriousness of the representatives in collecting signatures to remove him.

8-10-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of the Fatah Alliance, Salam Hussein, confirmed that the dismissal of Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani from his position depends on the seriousness of the representatives in collecting signatures to remove him from the council and restore the prestige of parliament Read more…

Almost impossible… Iraqi banks are threatened with closure due to the Central Bank’s new conditions.

Almost impossible… Iraqi banks are threatened with closure due to the Central Bank’s new conditions.

8-10-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Economic expert Mustafa Hantoush considered, on Sunday, that the requirement to raise the capital of Iraqi banks to 400 billion dinars, in addition to the necessity of having a foreign partner, are “almost impossible conditions” at the current stage, especially with foreign investors reluctant Read more…

How can the crisis of stalled laws in Parliament be resolved?

How can the crisis of stalled laws in Parliament be resolved?

8-10-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Bassem al-Gharibawi affirmed on Sunday that adopting electronic voting within the House of Representatives represents the optimal solution for passing stalled laws, most notably the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law. He noted that this mechanism will grant MPs greater freedom and free them from Read more…

Baghdad raises new demands from Erbil as part of negotiations, including the “handover of Baathists.”

Baghdad raises new demands from Erbil as part of negotiations, including the “handover of Baathists.”

2025-08-10 00:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed political source revealed on Sunday new demands that the federal government will present to Erbil as part of the ongoing negotiations and discussions to resolve outstanding issues.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “The specific dispute between Baghdad and Erbil regarding the oil file still exists Read more…

Iraq is the third Arab country to import solar panels from China.

Iraq is the third Arab country to import solar panels from China.

2025-08-10 03:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked third in the Arab world in importing solar panels from China during the first half of 2025.

According to the Washington-based Energy Research Unit, Iraq was the third Arab country to import solar panels from China during the first Read more…

Maliki’s coalition warns al-Sudani against escalation with factions: Iraq will slide into chaos.

Maliki’s coalition warns al-Sudani against escalation with factions: Iraq will slide into chaos.

2025-08-10 05:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law Coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, warned Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday against any escalation with armed factions in the coming period.

“The law must be applied to everyone,” coalition leader Read more…

The Prime Minister outlines three steps to implement comprehensive banking reform according to a balanced vision.

The Prime Minister outlines three steps to implement comprehensive banking reform according to a balanced vision.

2025-08-10

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, on Sunday, highly appreciated the efforts made by the Central Bank of Iraq in preparing the banking reform document, while identifying three steps to implement the comprehensive banking reform process according to a balanced vision. The official spokesman for the Iraqi government, Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-9-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-9-2025

8-9-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Speaker of the House of Parliament and international experts discussed the importance of the digital currency…He was talking about how Iraq is all in on this and making the investment of Iraq ready for global and international markets. FRANK: Yeah, the whole world is waiting…Tell that idiot all we need is a new exchange rate. Read more…

Kurdistan Regional Government Advisor: We are ready to implement the law, but Baghdad is violating it.

Kurdistan Regional Government Advisor: We are ready to implement the law, but Baghdad is violating it.

2025-08-09 09:03

Shafaq News – Erbil
Rebaz Hamlan, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s financial advisor, confirmed on Saturday that Kurdistan is ready to hand over oil, implement all laws related to financial management, and abide by the constitution. However, he revealed that the region rejects the agreement with Baghdad and is awaiting a decision by the federal Read more…

A politician explains the stages of oil smuggling from the Kurdistan Region to Türkiye.

A politician explains the stages of oil smuggling from the Kurdistan Region to Türkiye.

8-9-2025

Al-Maalomah/Sulaymaniyah..
Independent Kurdish politician Saman Ali explained on Saturday the stages of oil smuggling from the Kurdistan Region to Turkey.
Ali said in a statement to / Al-Maalomah / agency, “The process of smuggling oil from the Kurdistan Region begins with transporting it in tanker trucks designated Read more…

Strict or necessary: Controversy over the Central Bank’s conditions for banking reform in Iraq

Strict or necessary: Controversy over the Central Bank’s conditions for banking reform in Iraq

8-9-2025

Information/Report…
The reforms announced by the Central Bank of Iraq for the banking sector are the subject of intense debate among experts and specialists over the feasibility of the reform criteria, which some have described as “unreasonable,” while banking officials maintain they are necessary to Read more…

Manipulating the Army: Halbousi Uses Military Aircraft for Elections, and the Ministry of Defense Is Complicit in Corruption

Manipulating the Army: Halbousi Uses Military Aircraft for Elections, and the Ministry of Defense Is Complicit in Corruption

8-9-2025

Information / Exclusive..
In a strange scene that sparked controversy, Mohammed al-Halbousi used military aircraft to travel between governorates to meet with his voters, most recently visiting Kirkuk Governorate (only 350 km from Baghdad). He is merely the head of a political party, without holding any official position in the Iraqi state. This raises many questions Read more…

The Kirkuk-Banias oil pipeline: Iraq’s lifeline to the Mediterranean via Syria

The Kirkuk-Banias oil pipeline: Iraq’s lifeline to the Mediterranean via Syria

2025-08-09 00:06

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
Amidst the region’s geopolitical challenges and fluctuations in global oil markets, talk of the Kirkuk-Banias oil pipeline has resurfaced. This project, which for decades remained locked in political and security matters, has resurfaced as a strategic asset that provides Iraq with a vital outlet to the Mediterranean, freeing it from Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq has imposed more than 66 billion dinars in fines on banks and financial companies.

The Central Bank of Iraq has imposed more than 66 billion dinars in fines on banks and financial companies.

2025-08-09 02:48

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 66 billion Iraqi dinars during the first half of 2025.

A bank statistic, seen by Shafaq News Agency, showed that “the fines imposed on banks and financial companies during the past six months, starting from Read more…

A striking discrepancy in the ratios of credit to deposits in Iraqi banks

A striking discrepancy in the ratios of credit to deposits in Iraqi banks

2025-08-09 03:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
In a recent analysis of Iraqi banking data for 2025, economic expert Munar Al-Obaidi revealed a striking discrepancy in credit-to-deposit ratios among banks, raising questions about the banking sector’s lending mechanisms.

Al-Obaidi explained, in a statement he made today, Saturday, and received by Shafaq News Agency, that banks can be divided into three categories: the first is Read more…

Maliki’s coalition warns of “corrupt candidates” and describes the electoral situation as “chaotic.”

Maliki’s coalition warns of “corrupt candidates” and describes the electoral situation as “chaotic.”

2025-08-09 06:49

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a leader in Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law Coalition, explained on Saturday that the Coordination Framework is not a political alliance in the traditional sense, but rather a coordination effort between large and influential political blocs representing the main Shiite component, given the absence of Read more…