MP: Al-Halbousi has turned against the rule of law, and his...
Former MP Arif al-Hamami says there is growing anger over the political moves of Mohammed al-Halbousi, the head of the Progress Party.
Al-Hamami said al-Halbousi...
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...
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 Affairs,...
The government has suspended deductions from employee and retiree loans for...
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 from...
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 Ministry...
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 Iraq...
$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 (NIC),...
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...
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...
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 to...
Iraqi News
Oil prices surge after Trump dismisses Iran deal
Oil prices moved higher on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a peace proposal from Iran aimed at ending the conflict and fully...
Al-Saadawi: The Kurdistan Region receives more than its fair share in the budget.
Former Parliamentary Finance Committee member Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi said the Kurdistan Region is receiving more than its fair share of the federal budget and...
Investment Licences for 60,000 Residential Plots in Karbala
The Iraqi government has taken another step toward tackling the housing shortage by signing four investment licenses to develop 60,000 residential plots in Karbala.
The...
The budget is on the verge of being presented to parliament… Disputes over allocations...
Iraq's financial situation is becoming more complicated as tensions in the region continue to rise following the conflict involving Iran. The crisis has put...
Basra Oil and Gas Expo concludes with 300 companies from 18 nations
The fourth Basra International Exhibition for Oil, Gas, Energy, and Petrochemicals wrapped up at the Basra International Fairground in Al-Maqal Port, bringing together around...