MP accuses Halbousi of being a traitor and obstructing parliament in collusion with Sunni and Kurdish blocs.
5-11-2025
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MP Thaer Makhif attacked the head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, on Sunday, accusing him of “treason” and working against the national interest by obstructing parliament’s work in coordination with Sunni and Kurdish political blocs.
“The disruption of the parliament’s work is not due to technical or Read more…
Unprecedented growth of Antarctic ice confuses scientists
2025-05-11 00:38
Shafaq News/ The Antarctic ice sheet showed a remarkable recovery between 2021 and 2023, after decades of continuous melting that was considered one of the largest sources of global sea level rise.
New data, captured by the GRACE and GRACE-FO missions by tracking changes in Read more…
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The Iraqi government has decided to supply private generators with kerosene fuel “free of charge.”
2025-05-11 05:51
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Council of Ministers decided, on Sunday, to supply private generators with kerosene fuel “free of charge” during the summer season this year.
This came during the 19th regular session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, during which Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-10-2025
5-10-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “AS TRUMP’S VISIT TO THE REGION APPROACHES, IRAQ IS EXPECTED TO PLAY A ROLE IN THE ARAB SUMMIT IN BAGHDAD” President Trump will be formally attending the Arab Summit in Baghdad soon. WOW, WOW, WOW! Do you know the extent of good news this is? I do not know if he intends to talk about the dinar reinstatement but this measure can certainly not be bad for Iraq, that is for sure. Read more…
Currency Market: The Dollar Continues to Decline in Baghdad
2025-05-10
The US dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar declined in Baghdad’s markets as the stock exchange closed on Saturday evening. The dollar fell slightly with the closing of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, with the exchange rate Read more…
Al-Salami: Al-Julani’s arrest warrant will be activated upon his arrival in Baghdad.
5-10-2025
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Independent MP Hadi Al-Salami revealed on Saturday that a judicial arrest warrant has been circulated to all security agencies and checkpoints inside the country against the leader of the “Al-Nusra Front”, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, stressing the need to implement it immediately upon his entry into Iraqi territory. Read more…
Khana Oil Field, Iraq’s oldest field, comes back to life after a slumber of more than 70 years.
5-10-2025
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The Khana oil field, discovered in the 1920s, is one of the most prominent and oldest oil fields in Iraq. It marked the beginning of the oil era in the country and witnessed its first production operations years after its discovery. The field was later developed through the drilling of dozens of wells, in addition to the establishment of Iraq’s first refinery, “Al-Wand”, which Read more…
Al-Zubaidi accuses al-Halbousi of selling Iraq to Kuwait and demands that the judiciary hold him accountable.
5-10-2025
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Ali al-Zubaidi, a member of the We Build Alliance, leveled scathing accusations against Mohammed al-Halbousi, leader of the Progress Party, on Saturday, accusing him of involvement in suspicious deals with Kuwait related to the Khor Abdullah port.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Al-Halbousi and some influential Read more…
For a small price… a huge bribe scandal to hand over Khor Abdullah to Kuwait shakes Iraq.
5-10-2025
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The crisis between Iraq and Kuwait over the agreement regulating navigation in the Khor Abdullah waterway is escalating amid serious allegations that Iraqi politicians are involved in accepting bribes in exchange for relinquishing control of this strategic waterway.
Background to the agreement: Read more…
Net foreign assets at the Central Bank of Iraq decreased
2025-05-10 04:34
Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq revealed, on Saturday, a decline in the bank’s net foreign assets, in addition to a slight decrease in domestic debt for January 2025.
The bank said in a report on financial and monetary indicators in Iraq, Read more…
After Trump’s announcement, Pakistan and India confirm an “immediate” ceasefire.
2025-05-10 05:44
Shafaq News/ The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it had agreed to an immediate ceasefire with India, days after the two countries exchanged attacks.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said that his country “has always sought to achieve peace and security Read more…
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The Iraqi government confirmed to Shafaq News that all Arab countries will attend the Baghdad summit.
2025-05-10 06:14
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government denied on Saturday the existence of an official statement stating that some countries would not participate in the Arab Summit in Baghdad.
Government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi told Shafaq News Agency, “The reports and information that Arab countries have refused Read more…
An economist identifies the “most important reason” behind the dollar’s decline in Iraq.
2025-05-10
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi said on Friday (May 9, 2025) that progress in the Iranian-American negotiations is the most important reason behind the rise in the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar.
Al-Marsoumi said in an analysis he published, “Although the rise in the dinar’s Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-9-2025
5-9-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: TV is showing a significant decline in the dollar in the parallel market again. The parallel market is now down to 1427. Whoa! Sammy says to expect probably soon, that rate will be 1390 and close enough to close that [gab between official rate] completely out. FRANK: Wow! That’s fantastic news gentlemen. That’s closer than we estimated for this coming week. That gap as it gets smaller and smaller, sooner or later we will have our new exchange rate because when it closes to a point where it will be able to at least come out at one to one then that’s what we’re looking for. Read more…
Legal expert: The House of Representatives has the right to extend its legislative session for 30 days to approve the budget schedules.
2025/05/09
Legal expert Ali Al Tamimi stressed on Friday the utmost importance of approving the financial budget schedules.
Al-Tamimi explained in a statement to Al-Furat News Agency that “Article 57 of the Iraqi Constitution stipulates an annual session for the Council of Representatives with two legislative chapters, but it excludes Read more…
Rafidain Bank opens its doors to pilgrims on Friday to save foreign currency.
5-9-2025
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Rafidain Bank announced the opening of its branches dedicated to providing foreign currency to pilgrims on Friday. This is part of a special campaign to facilitate access to $2,000 for each pilgrim, at the official exchange rate approved by the Central Bank of Iraq of Read more…
Parliamentarian: Khor Abdullah is Iraqi and the government is obligated to protect sovereignty.
5-9-2025
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MP Bassem al-Gharabi affirmed on Friday that the current government and the presidency are committed to preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and not relinquishing Khor Abdullah, emphasizing that this waterway has been Iraqi for decades.
Al-Gharabi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “UN Security Council Resolution Read more…
The Iraqi parliament enters a two-month recess: sessions are absent, and laws have been suspended for six months.
2025-05-09 02:59
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Parliament’s fifth session continues to be disrupted, with members absent for more than six months, according to members of parliament. This is despite numerous laws piling up in the chamber’s drawers awaiting a vote.
Although the House of Representatives announced it would hold its regular session last Tuesday, it decided to postpone it for half an hour due to a lack of quorum. It then decided to postpone it permanently for the same reason, a phenomenon Read more…
Ministry of Communications: Unification of telecommunications traffic from Al-Faw to Ibrahim Khalil in a historic agreement.
2025-05-09
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications announced Thursday, the signing of a new partnership contract with the Kurdish company, Dell Technology, officially authorized by the Kurdistan Region to route international telecommunications traffic through Iraq using the temporary transit method, in a move described as historic to unify the national telecommunications Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-8-2025
5-8-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: “Trump teases ‘very, very big announcement’ ahead of Middle East trip, Carney says he’s ‘on edge of my seat'” This announcement may be related to the Iraqi dinar…Now he may go to Baghdad. This is seriously swelling up for a reason, a purpose. Let’s see what it turns out to be. Let’s see what his announcement is…It’s either about Iran or Iraq. That’s what’s on his mind, to play fair with the American currency…It’s either Iraq or Iran and you know something? …I’ll take either one! Read more…
