Massive US reinforcements in Syria: 300 pieces of heavy equipment to support the military presence.

Massive US reinforcements in Syria: 300 pieces of heavy equipment to support the military presence.

4-1-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Informed sources confirmed on Tuesday that US forces have transferred nearly 300 pieces of heavy equipment to six bases in northern and eastern Syria over the past three months.

Sources told Al-Maalouma that “US forces have transferred approximately 300 Read more…

US recommendation to al-Sudani: Extending UNAMI’s mandate will save Iraq from Israeli strikes.

US recommendation to al-Sudani: Extending UNAMI’s mandate will save Iraq from Israeli strikes.

2025-04-01 05:40

Shafaq News/ The American Wilson Institute called on Iraq to extend the mandate of the UNAMI mission, which is supposed to officially end at the end of 2025. UNAMI was established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1500 in August 2003 to support Read more…

Rafidain Bank General Manager: Financial technology is the future of the banking sector in Iraq.

Rafidain Bank General Manager: Financial technology is the future of the banking sector in Iraq.

2025-04-01

Rafidain Bank General Manager Ali Al-Fatlawi stated that the bank has witnessed a qualitative transformation in recent years, becoming a pillar of the modern Iraqi banking sector through adopting financial technology, enhancing banking inclusion, and adhering to international standards of integrity and compliance. Al-Fatlawi told the official agency that the success was not merely the result of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-31-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-31-2025

3-31-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article: “The Central Bank Will Launch A Major Initiative to Finance Industrial Projects” This should be a big deal for everybody because it is about doing something different and doing it outside of the tripartite budget…They’re going to have to have an international currency to be able to do these new projects… Read more…

One of Al-Sudani’s security personnel was killed and others were injured in a traffic accident in Wasit.

One of Al-Sudani’s security personnel was killed and others were injured in a traffic accident in Wasit.

3-31-2025

Information / Exclusive:
A source reported on Monday that one of al-Sudani’s bodyguards was killed and others were injured when a vehicle belonging to his convoy overturned in Wasit Governorate.

A source told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “A vehicle belonging to the convoy of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani overturned Read more…

Rafidain Bank CEO: The bank is at the beginning of a new phase with greater influence on the Iraqi financial landscape.

Rafidain Bank CEO: The bank is at the beginning of a new phase with greater influence on the Iraqi financial landscape.

2025/03/31

Rafidain Bank General Manager Ali Al-Fatlawi announced that “the bank is at the beginning of a new phase, one that is more advanced and influential in the Iraqi financial landscape.”
Al-Fatlawi said in a press statement, “The bank has witnessed a qualitative transformation Read more…

Iraq spends $300 million annually on agricultural imports.

Iraq spends $300 million annually on agricultural imports.

3-31-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Furat al-Tamimi confirmed on Monday that Iraq spends approximately $300 million annually on importing agricultural crops from neighboring countries, despite possessing the potential to achieve self-sufficiency.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq possesses significant advantages in the agricultural sector Read more…

Eid imposes “emergency” security measures in Iraq

Eid imposes “emergency” security measures in Iraq

2025-03-31 05:16

Shafaq News/ Iraqi security authorities have taken emergency preventive measures to ensure a safe Eid al-Fitr celebration. They have increased security presence on streets and in public areas, provided additional services such as transportation, health, and rescue, and raised awareness among citizens through a series of Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-30-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-30-2025

3-30-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article quote: “Sudani…says the government banking sector will be reformed under the supervision of Ernst & Young.” I suggest everybody go and search Oliver Wyman Ernst & Young and see what their credibility is in the world stage. They don’t play games. They’re accurate as they can be. That’s their job. They are 100%. We have a gentleman that I know personally…who worked for Ernst & Young and many other firms over his lifetime, he assures me what I said is true… Read more…

Al-Lami: Achieving gas self-sufficiency will save more than $3 billion annually.

Al-Lami: Achieving gas self-sufficiency will save more than $3 billion annually.

3-30-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Ali al-Lami confirmed on Sunday that achieving self-sufficiency in gas to power power plants will save the state treasury more than $3 billion annually.

Al-Lami told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq spends more than three billion dollars annually on Read more…

Parliamentary Committee: Political Disagreements Obstruct Passage of Oil and Gas Law

Parliamentary Committee: Political Disagreements Obstruct Passage of Oil and Gas Law

3-30-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The House of Representatives’ Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee acknowledged on Sunday that political differences are impeding the passage of the oil and gas law, stressing that consensus between Baghdad and Erbil is a Read more…

Military Industry: Weapons and ammunition production saved $700 million for the state treasury.

Military Industry: Weapons and ammunition production saved $700 million for the state treasury.

2025-03-30

The Military Industrialization Authority announced on Sunday a plan to produce mortars, field rocket launchers, and artillery by 2025. Authority Chairman Mustafa Aati told the official news agency that “the Military Industrialization Authority’s factories are in the process of producing new types of light weapons, medium Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-29-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-29-2025

3-29-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Did we not say there would be a phase where they’re going to show them the lower notes, ATMs, the new exchange rate, bulletin boards on the street, at the CBI, commercials? Article: “The Central Bank announces new plans to expand the ‘Asraflak’ campaign over the next two months.” This is it. The definition of this word is extremely important – financial literacy…IMO this is the start of the campaign of the education of the new exchange rate of the new currency…I think this is big… Read more…

After the dissolution of USAID, approximately 90% of Iraqi organizations are threatened with closure.

After the dissolution of USAID, approximately 90% of Iraqi organizations are threatened with closure.

2025-03-29 08:08

Shafaq News/ US financial support for civil society organizations in Iraq is the largest funding they receive, covering nearly 60 percent of the total incoming support compared to other donors. Halting it would be a devastating blow to these organizations, which are preparing to lay off their staff and prepare for Read more…

At Trump’s direction, US intelligence revokes Biden’s security clearance.

At Trump’s direction, US intelligence revokes Biden’s security clearance.

2025-03-29

Shafaq News/ US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the revocation of former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, as well as the access to classified information of several prominent figures in the previous administration.

Gabbard wrote in a post on the X Read more…

Washington mobilizes its air power: B-2 stealth bombers arrive in the Indian Ocean

Washington mobilizes its air power: B-2 stealth bombers arrive in the Indian Ocean

2025-03-29 02:22

Shafaq News/ Satellite images revealed that the United States has deployed at least four long-range B-2 stealth bombers to the Diego Garcia base in the central Indian Ocean, according to the Associated Press.

This move comes amid ongoing US airstrikes on Read more…

The government completes the budget schedules amid a deficit that affects jobs and services in Iraq.

The government completes the budget schedules amid a deficit that affects jobs and services in Iraq.

2025-03-29 04:07

Shafaq News/ A government source reported on Saturday that the general budget schedules have been completed and will be submitted to the House of Representatives after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The source indicated that it will be approximately Read more…

Goodbye recharging… a nuclear battery that lasts “for life”

Goodbye recharging… a nuclear battery that lasts “for life”

2025-03-29 04:01

Shafaq News/ A team of scientists has developed a prototype for a small nuclear battery powered by radioactive carbon, capable of powering devices for decades—and possibly the user’s lifetime—without needing to be recharged.

The Independent newspaper reported that this technology could Read more…

Al-Sudani: Our government has been able to achieve actual progress in many service projects.

Al-Sudani: Our government has been able to achieve actual progress in many service projects.

2025-03-29

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed that his government has achieved practical success in many service projects.

Al-Sudani said in a televised interview: “Services are a priority of the government’s program, and they came in accordance with a planned vision and the need of each Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-28-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-28-2025

3-28-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Article quote: “Sudanai…said the United States Treasury described the progress in reforming the banking system as the revaluation we dreamed of.” That’s the United States Treasury saying that. Quote: “He also promised to launch a reform plan to correct the banking sector which is the most important in Iraq’s history.” This doesn’t sound like things of the past. I’ve never seen this type of language before, especially coming from a prime minister… Quote: “We will launch the reforms after EID.” That’s huge. If he sticks to his guns and sticks to what he says that’s not very far off. Quote: ” He says it will be the most important plan since the founding of the Iraqi state.” Really…? Have you ever hear that before? I don’t think so. I haven’t…This is a Wow! Wow! Wow! Read more…