Oil prices rise amid concerns about supplies from Venezuela and Iran
Oil prices climbed again on Friday, marking a second day of gains and putting both Brent and U.S. crude on track for a third...
MP: Tax increase by government decree is a constitutional violation and...
Member of Parliament Mona al-Gharabi says the caretaker prime minister’s decision to raise taxes clearly breaks the constitution and goes beyond the government’s legal...
From political crisis to traffic fines: A serious corruption case haunts...
The Kurdistan Region is going through a very difficult time. Political tensions are rising, the economy is under heavy pressure, and a new regional...
ISX trades over $50M in December
Trading activity on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) picked up strongly in December 2025, with more than 60 billion shares traded during the month....
The budget is under pressure… Accumulated debt and an economic test...
The next Iraqi government is stepping into a very tough economic situation. The biggest problems are the state budget and the heavy load of...
Oil prices rebounds following massive US stockpile drop
Oil prices moved higher on Thursday after falling for two straight days. The bounce came after U.S. data showed a much bigger drop in...
Economist: The rise in the exchange rate is linked to market...
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim says the recent rise in the dollar’s exchange rate in Iraq isn’t because of the government—it’s mostly market activity.
Speaking...
Al-Shammari emphasizes the need to hold the government accountable for the...
Former MP Mohammed al-Shammari says it’s time for Parliament to step in and ask tough questions about the country’s finances.
He says the Prime Minister...
Khor Mor fault sparks power cuts across Kurdistan
Parts of Erbil, Duhok, and Al-Sulaymaniyah lost power shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to the Kurdistan Region’s Electricity Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry...
KRG: Baghdad paid only 41% of dues
The Kurdistan Regional Government says Baghdad has paid only 41% of Kurdistan’s financial entitlements over the past three years, warning that the shortfall has...
The Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline’s Role in Iraq’s Oil Export Security
The restart of Kurdish oil exports to Türkiye on September 27, 2025, marked the end of a shutdown that lasted more than two and...
Iraq considers new vision for Baghdad Metro project
The Iraqi government is thinking about changing the original plan for the Baghdad Metro, according to Mohammed al-Najjar, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Investment...
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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...