Global debt jumps at fastest pace since the coronavirus pandemic
Global debt hit a new record last year, climbing to $348 trillion. It was the fastest jump we’ve seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
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Oil announces investment in 86 percent of gas in three fields
The Ministry of Oil said on Thursday that it is now using 86% of the gas from three major oil fields. Undersecretary for Gas…
The government has suspended deductions from employee and retiree loans for this month.
The Prime Minister's Office gave an urgent order on Thursday to the Central Bank of Iraq. The message was clear: stop taking loan payments…
Dinar Weakness: CBI “Not Responsible”
An official from the Central Bank of Iraq says the bank is not to blame for the growing gap between the official dollar rate…
US Firm Cleared for Iraq Floating Gas Terminal
Iraq is moving forward with a new plan to boost its electricity supply. The country’s Council of Ministers has approved a deal allowing the…
Al-Khazali: Jordanian attempts failed to prove Iraq’s maritime rights internationally
Political analyst Haitham al-Khazali said on Wednesday that Jordan’s attempt to pressure Baghdad into withdrawing its maritime border maps has failed. He explained that…
$65bn Investment Planned for Al-Tayeb Economic City
Iraq is planning a massive new project at the Al-Tayeb border area — and the numbers are huge. According to the National Investment Commission…
Oil prices stabilize ahead of Washington-Tehran talks
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, staying close to their highest levels in seven months. Traders are watching closely as the United States prepares…
Iraq’s dinar crisis: Expert Manar Al-Obaidy explains why the dollar is surging
As the Iraqi dinar keeps losing ground against the U.S. dollar in the parallel market, people are getting worried. Prices feel unstable. Many fear…
Toward Economic Recovery in Erbil and the Kurdistan Region
On June 24, 2025, the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS), working with the Middle East Research Institute (MERI), held a roundtable discussion…
A foreign newspaper confirms the inability of European countries to confront America’s ambitions regarding Greenland.
The Financial Times says European countries don’t have a clear plan to deal with a possible U.S. move toward taking control of Greenland. According…
Transportation: More than 2,000 transit flights through Iraq in the first half of the year
The Ministry of Transport says Iraq is about to see a big jump in land transit traffic this year. Officials expect more than 2,000…
The Ministry of Health denies halting the payment of salaries to doctors working in private clinics.
The Ministry of Health said on Saturday that reports claiming doctors’ salaries were suspended are not true. In a statement, the ministry denied rumors…
2026: The Year Iraqi Dinar Speculators Finally Strike Gold?
Will 2026 Finally Be the Year Iraqi Dinar Holders Hit It Big? For almost 20 years now, a small but very dedicated group of…
Al-Tamimi: No decision has been made within the coordination framework regarding a compromise candidate.
Political analyst Majashaa al-Tamimi said on Saturday that the talk spreading on some media outlets and social media about choosing a compromise prime minister…
Diyala Council: The province pays its bills in full but remains deprived of electricity.
The Diyala Provincial Council said on Saturday that the province sends up to 11 billion dinars every month to the state treasury from electricity…
More than 160 signatures were collected to release the entitlements of the victims of terrorism.
MP Ahmed Shaheed said on Saturday that more than 160 members of Parliament have signed a memo calling for a formal parliamentary decision to…
Customs clarifies the goods subject to increased duties and confirms the adoption of weight and material classification.
The General Authority of Customs confirmed that there will be no increase in customs duties on food, medicine, or basic goods that people depend…
An economist says the customs tariff will have serious repercussions and the dinar has lost its value.
Sadiq al-Rikabi warned on that Iraq’s customs tariff policy is being applied the wrong way, and if it continues like this, it could seriously…
The President of the Republic congratulates on Police Day and affirms his full support for strengthening the professionalism of the Ministry of Interior.
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid said on Friday that the Iraqi police are one of the country’s strongest lines of defense, praising their long…
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