Dollar prices remain stable in Baghdad, with a slight increase in Erbil.
The US dollar held steady in Baghdad on Wednesday morning, while it ticked up slightly in Erbil. In Baghdad’s main exchanges, the rate stayed…
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Iraq dollar exchange rates rise slightly in Baghdad and Erbil
The US dollar edged up slightly in Iraqi markets on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, across major cities. In Baghdad, the selling price reached 153,500…
Oil prices surge again due to supply disruption concerns
Oil prices moved higher again on Tuesday, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and worries about supply. Brent crude climbed to around…
MP: Liberation from American hegemony is the “first task” of the appointed official and the gateway to economic independence
An Iraqi lawmaker says foreign influence is limiting the country’s ability to make its own decisions. MP Hamid Abbas said continued US pressure on…
Rights groups reveal the hidden reasons behind obstructing the Popular Mobilization Forces law.
A senior Iraqi politician is claiming that outside pressure is delaying an important law for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Hussein Mounis, head of…
MP: Lack of strategic plans is behind the accumulating financial crises in Iraq
An Iraqi lawmaker says the country’s financial problems didn’t happen overnight—they’ve built up over years. MP Basim al-Gharabi blamed successive governments for failing to…
Parliamentary move to open the black box of tax collections
An Iraqi lawmaker says there are serious questions about how tax money is being handled. MP Mona Hussein revealed that there is a lack…
Al-Maliki: The dollar has become a weapon to undermine import activity and target market stability.
An Iraqi lawmaker says it’s unlikely the current government will send the 2026 budget anytime soon. MP Mohammed Al-Shammari explained that the government is…
MP rules out sending the 2026 budget to the House of Representatives
An Iraqi lawmaker says it’s unlikely the current government will send the 2026 budget anytime soon. MP Mohammed Al-Shammari explained that the government is…
Iranian oil: We managed thousands of wells and tanks to maintain production during the war.
Iran’s top oil official says the country’s oil sector played a key role during the recent conflict and kept running despite serious threats. Hamid…
Global oil prices rise amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
Oil prices jumped on Monday as global tensions and supply worries continued to shake the market. Brent crude traded between about $108 and $111…
Scientists succeed in doubling the thermal stability of solar panels
Russian researchers say they’ve made a big step forward in solar energy. They managed to make perovskite solar panels much more stable in high…
Al-Husseini warns against harming the Iraqi economy by following Trump’s policies.
A former Iraqi lawmaker is warning about serious risks to the country’s economy. Yasser Al-Husseini said Iraq could be harmed if it follows the…
Mosul Dam releases reduced to 1750 m³/s
A source at the Mosul Dam says water flow has been reduced, and people could start noticing changes soon. The amount of water being…
International news site: Iranian oil tanker successfully bypasses blockade and reaches the Far East
A ship tracking site says a major Iranian oil tanker has made it to the Far East despite efforts to block it. According to…
Al-Khafaji: Parliamentary consensus to finalize this year’s budget immediately after the government is formed
An Iraqi lawmaker says pressure is building to get the country’s budget done quickly. MP Miqdad al-Khafaji revealed that political blocs plan to push…
Al-Kaabi: Parliament intends to legislate a package of fair laws for the Popular Mobilization Forces and the martyrs
An Iraqi lawmaker says parliament is getting ready to push forward with a new wave of important laws. MP Hassan Al-Kaabi said the focus…
Dollar exchange rates fall in Baghdad and remain stable in Erbil
The US dollar got cheaper in Baghdad on Saturday, while rates in Erbil stayed mostly the same as the week began. In Baghdad, the…
Al-Baldawi: Relying on a single outlet for oil exports is gambling with the country’s fate.
An Iraqi lawmaker is urging the next prime minister to act fast on a major risk to the country’s economy. MP Mohammed al-Baldawi said…
European gas reserves at their lowest level in 5 years
New data from the Association of European Gas Infrastructure Operators (AGEI) shows that Europe’s gas storage levels dropped sharply by the end of April.…
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