President Rashid Announces Withdrawal from Second-Term Bid
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid has announced that he will not run for a second term, saying his decision is meant to protect unity…
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The State of Law bloc announces it will not attend tomorrow’s session to elect the president of the republic.
The State of Law bloc said on Friday it will not attend Saturday’s session to elect Iraq’s president. In a statement, the bloc explained…
The second reduction in water releases from the Hamrin Dam has begun.
Officials in Diyala say water levels are being carefully managed, with another cut in water releases from Hamrin Dam. Raad Maghamis al-Tamimi, head of…
The dollar remained stable in Baghdad and experienced a slight decline in Erbil.
The US dollar saw small changes against the Iraqi dinar on Saturday, the first trading day of the week. In Baghdad, things stayed steady.…
Ministry of Trade Clamps Down on Unauthorised Exhibitions
Iraq is tightening control over how exhibitions are organized in the country. The General Company for Iraqi Exhibitions and Commercial Services said it is…
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan: Five Kurdish parties break the boycott barrier and move towards deciding the presidency of the republic
Ahmad al-Harki, a leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), said on Saturday that five Kurdish parties are taking part in the parliamentary…
Sheikh Raouf explains the reasons for the lack of agreement on a presidential candidate.
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), explained why his party and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) still haven’t…
The dollar is heading for its biggest weekly loss in months.
The US dollar is heading for its biggest weekly drop in months, as markets grow more hopeful about upcoming talks between the United States…
New Companies Added to Iraq’s OTC Trading Market
Iraq is opening the door for more companies to enter the stock market. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has approved five companies to be…
Basra Oil Delivered to Kirkuk for Export via Turkey
Iraq has started moving crude oil from the south to the north again, marking an important step after recent upgrades. The North Oil Company…
Finnish Prime Minister mocks Trump’s threats against NATO
Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Friday that Donald Trump often uses strong and aggressive language, but his threats—like pulling US troops out…
Baghdad and Erbil standardize border procedures under ASYCUDA initiative
Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have agreed to move forward with a shared plan to introduce the ASYCUDA customs system, aiming to make border…
With a “US-Turkish” green light, Al-Halbousi is in Jordan awaiting Trump’s orders and coordinating with the Zionist entity.
A source in Anbar province said on Thursday that Mohammed al-Halbousi, leader of the Progress Alliance, is currently in Jordan and has been there…
Relative stability in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar in local markets
The US dollar stayed mostly stable against the Iraqi dinar today, Thursday, in markets across Baghdad and other provinces. In Baghdad, the selling price…
Basra-Haditha Oil Pipeline Moves to Direct Bidding Process
The Iraqi government has made a change to its plan for the Basra–Haditha oil pipeline project. Instead of using the old tender process, the…
Solar Energy and Green Projects Approved Across Iraq
The Iraqi government has taken a mix of economic and development steps, focusing on controlling prices and pushing forward key projects across the country.…
A Bahraini forum to Trump: Iran’s deeply rooted historical civilization cannot be erased by a tweet.
Baqer Darwish, head of the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights, strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, using very sharp language to…
MP: The Popular Mobilization Forces law will see the light of day as soon as the vote on the members of the parliamentary security committee is completed.
MP Raja Fadel said on Wednesday that a new law for Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fighters is close to being approved in Parliament. She…
Al-Saadi: Baghdad has prepared oil shipments for global marketing following the ceasefire.
Former MP Baqir al-Saadi said on Wednesday that Iraq is ready to move its oil to global markets again after the ceasefire. He explained…
Creative Economy Workshop to Develop Youth-Led Businesses
Iraq is trying to give its young people a real chance to turn their ideas into actual businesses. At a workshop during the country’s…
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