Korek’s debts return to the forefront: It owes $1.25 billion and the state demands payment.

Korek’s debts return to the forefront: It owes $1.25 billion and the state demands payment.

5-22-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad…
The Parliamentary Transport and Communications Committee confirmed, on Thursday, that Korek Telecom owes the Iraqi state an estimated one billion and a quarter dollars, indicating that the company is evading the settlement and Read more…

The dollar is declining in Iraq. The reasons start with the citizen’s pocket.

The dollar is declining in Iraq. The reasons start with the citizen’s pocket.

5-22-2025

Information / Baghdad..
The Iraqi foreign exchange market has recently witnessed a significant decline in the dollar exchange rate, due to a combination of economic and social factors that have directly impacted demand in the parallel market.

Iraqi traders have begun to delay Read more…

Responsible State: Loopholes in the US troop withdrawal agreement from Iraq keep them there for a long time

Responsible State: Loopholes in the US troop withdrawal agreement from Iraq keep them there for a long time

5-22-2025

Al-Maalomah/Translation..
A report by the American newspaper Responsible Statecraft confirmed on Thursday that despite the Iraqi government and parliament’s demands for the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from the country, and the latter’s approval, there are loopholes in the agreement that allow them to remain in Iraq indefinitely.
The report, translated by Al-Maalomah Agency, stated Read more…

Kurdistan Region: We sell crude oil on the local market at low prices.

Kurdistan Region: We sell crude oil on the local market at low prices.

2025-05-22 07:12

Shafaq News/ Secretary of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Council of Ministers, Amanj Rahim, stated on Thursday that the regional government is selling oil in local markets at low prices due to the federal government in Baghdad’s failure to resume exports via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.

During a panel discussion on the sidelines of the energy conference in Washington, Read more…

Two questions are puzzling Iraqis: Will US forces withdraw, and what will be the repercussions?

Two questions are puzzling Iraqis: Will US forces withdraw, and what will be the repercussions?

2025-05-22 04:06

Shafaq News/ The Quincy Institute concluded that there are two main questions prominently among Iraqis: Will foreign forces leave? And should they? The institute noted that Iraqis’ “complex and contradictory” views reveal the extent to which the uncertain future weighs on a nation still “incapable” of achieving national consensus. It added that Iraq’s reliance on US forces has Read more…

Minister of Industry: Anbar Desert has the largest phosphate reserves, estimated at 10 billion tons.

Minister of Industry: Anbar Desert has the largest phosphate reserves, estimated at 10 billion tons.

2025-05-22 04:54

Shafaq News/ Minister of Industry and Minerals Khaled Battal Al-Najm laid the foundation stone on Thursday for the project to “construct and operate new integrated plants for the production of phosphate fertilizers” in Al-Qaim District, Anbar Governorate, western Iraq.

This vital project is being implemented in partnership between Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-21-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-21-2025

5-21-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Net foreign assets at the Central Bank of Iraq decreased” Quote: “The bank said…the net foreign assets of the Central Bank for the month of January 2025 amounted to 128.97 trillion dinars, a decrease of 1.41% compared to December of last year, which amounted to 130.180 trillion dinars, and a decrease compared to January of last year, which amounted to 140.77 trillion dinars.” Read more…

“A year or more.” A doctor predicts Biden’s remaining lifespan.

“A year or more.” A doctor predicts Biden’s remaining lifespan.

2025-05-21 09:10

Shafaq News/ Former White House physician and Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson predicted how much longer US President Joe Biden will live after being diagnosed with aggressive cancer.

“This isn’t my specialty, but I’ve spoken with several urologists Read more…

Al-Shabaki: The region’s oil is delaying the budget schedules from reaching parliament.

Al-Shabaki: The region’s oil is delaying the budget schedules from reaching parliament.

5-21-2025

Al-Maalouma / Special..
Former member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mohammed Al-Shabaki, accused the Kurdistan Regional Government, on Wednesday, of being directly responsible for the delay in sending the budget tables to the Council of Representatives, attributing this to the region’s continued oil smuggling and its Read more…

Maximizing non-oil revenues by up to 60%… Expert identifies what Iraq needs

Maximizing non-oil revenues by up to 60%… Expert identifies what Iraq needs

2025/05/21

Economic expert Safwan Qusay confirmed that the percentage of non-oil revenue maximization in Iraq has reached 60%, while pointing to the country’s need to expand sources of income and achieve economic independence through long-term support for the agriculture, industry, and trade sectors.

During his appearance on the “Free Talk” program Read more…

2025 Budget: Government Advisor Outlines Spending Priorities and Plans to Address Trillion-Dollar Deficit

2025 Budget: Government Advisor Outlines Spending Priorities and Plans to Address Trillion-Dollar Deficit

2025/05/21

The Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed important details related to the budget for the remainder of 2025 and the impact of global economic variables on the oil market.
In a press statement, Salih confirmed that “Iraq was able to sell its oil until Read more…

Al-Husseini: The government is squandering Iraq’s economic gains for the sake of a second term.

Al-Husseini: The government is squandering Iraq’s economic gains for the sake of a second term.

5-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Yasser Al-Husseini accused the current government on Wednesday of squandering the country’s economic gains and wasting public funds in order to achieve political gains and pave the way for a second term for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
Al-Husseini said in a statement Read more…

Challenges of a second term: Will Al-Sudani win outside the Coordination Framework?

Challenges of a second term: Will Al-Sudani win outside the Coordination Framework?

5-21-2025

Information/Report…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s announcement of the formation of a new electoral coalition, called the “Reconstruction and Development Coalition,” sparked mixed political reactions, particularly from within the Coordination Framework, the primary political Read more…

Abdul Latif: Kuwait has greatly exceeded its land border with Iraq.

Abdul Latif: Kuwait has greatly exceeded its land border with Iraq.

5-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Former Basra Governor, Judge Wael Abdul Latif, confirmed on Wednesday that Kuwait has encroached on Iraq’s land borders in seven stages.
Abdul Latif said in a speech during a conference supporting the Federal Court’s decision to invalidate the Khor Abdullah agreement, followed by Read more…

Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by more than 11 trillion dinars.

Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by more than 11 trillion dinars.

2025-05-21 05:25

Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Wednesday that official reserves have decreased by more than 11 trillion dinars in one year.

The bank stated in its latest report on financial and monetary indicators in Iraq for February 2025, which Read more…

Hebrew report: Kurdistan Region moves to strengthen cooperation with the US and achieve balance with Türkiye and Iran.

Hebrew report: Kurdistan Region moves to strengthen cooperation with the US and achieve balance with Türkiye and Iran.

2025-05-21 05:15

Shafaq News/ The Israeli newspaper “Jerusalem Post” reported in a report published on Wednesday that the Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks to strengthen cooperation with the United States and achieve balance in its foreign relations with Iran and Turkey .

The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, stated that “the Kurdistan Region hopes to pave the way for closer cooperation with the United States and the Trump Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-20-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-20-2025

5-20-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 IMO all the groundwork…fundamentals, everything that is needed in order to bring forth the new exchange rate is here. It’s established. It’s been established. The new exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar is being protected by the Gazette Article 12-2c. Read more…

After Baghdad’s rejection, the Kurdistan Regional Government clarifies the circumstances surrounding its oil contracts with the United States.

After Baghdad’s rejection, the Kurdistan Regional Government clarifies the circumstances surrounding its oil contracts with the United States.

2025/05/20

The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government issued an official clarification on Tuesday regarding contracts signed with American companies to develop two oil fields in Sulaymaniyah Governorate. This came after the federal government in Baghdad announced its rejection of these contracts.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Read more…

Shadow Visits… What’s Behind Al-Sudani’s Nighttime Movements to Saudi Arabia Inside the Tent?

Shadow Visits… What’s Behind Al-Sudani’s Nighttime Movements to Saudi Arabia Inside the Tent?

5-20-2025

Information / Special ..
At a time when the spotlight is on the movements and foreign visits of leaders as a gateway to transparency and diplomacy, the repeated and secret visits of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia raise significant questions.
What is the secret behind these visits, which are not announced in advance and often take place in the dead of night, without protocol? Why are the meetings held in a “tent” and not in palaces or Read more…

Al-Sudani inaugurates the 2-megawatt solar power plant for the government palace.

Al-Sudani inaugurates the 2-megawatt solar power plant for the government palace.

5-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the 2-megawatt solar power plant for the government palace on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the 2-megawatt solar power plant for the government palace, at the start of a project to convert Read more…