Tag: Iraqi News
Authorities move to contain sudden electricity crisis in Dhi Qar
Authorities in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province rushed on Thursday to deal with a sudden power shortage after private electricity generators across the province were...
Iraq’s Gas Flaring Paradoxes: Economic and Technical Obstacles
Almost every year since 2012, Iraq has ranked among the top gas-flaring countries in the world, usually right behind Russia. In 2024, it came...
Oil rises on the first trading day of 2026
Oil prices moved up on the very first trading day of 2026, bouncing back after taking their biggest yearly hit since 2020 just last...
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 1-1-26
Trump's Envoy: We Are Working With The Government To Secure A Bright Future For Iraq And The Iraqi People.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:52 AM...
News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 1-1-2026
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to...
TNT – “Tidbits From TNT” 1-1-2026
Cutebwoy: : Rashid Congratulates on the New Year: We Hope It Will Be Full of National Achievements
Today, 19:31 Baghdad - INA
President Abdul Latif Jamal...
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 1-1-26
End Of The UN Mission In Iraq
December 31, 2025 Baghdad (AFP) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will end its 22-year...
Al-Lami: Iraq is nearing self-sufficiency in gas.
MP Ali al-Lami confirmed on Thursday that Iraq is on track to achieve gas self-sufficiency sooner than expected, now targeting the first quarter of...
To serve its economic interests, Washington is using its proxies to...
The US government’s involvement in Iraq isn’t just diplomatic—it’s tied to advancing its own interests and those of its allies. Analysts say the Trump...
Oil records its biggest annual loss since 2020
Oil prices just closed out 2025 with their worst yearly drop since 2020, and the story is pretty clear: there’s too much oil and...
The Ministry of Labor launches student grants and social assistance payments.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced on Wednesday the launch of the student grant for October and the early release of social...
Al-Karawi determines the fate of the 2025 budget and links it...
MP Mudhar Al-Karawi said on that the fate of Iraq’s 2025 federal budget depends on the completion of the political process and the formation...
Iraqi News
Oil nears $70 a barrel
Press sources reported on Thursday that oil prices climbed to nearly $70 per barrel, following heightened geopolitical tensions.
According to the sources, the increase came...
Iraq’s $567 monthly wage trails living costs nearly threefold
Iraq recorded an average monthly wage of $567 over the past year, ranking ninth among Arab countries, according to data from the global database...
The dollar hits its lowest level in four years.
The U.S. dollar saw its biggest drop in nearly four years on Wednesday, as global financial markets continued to slide. According to Bloomberg data...
State of law: The framework will not be subject to an American veto regarding...
On Wednesday, the State of Law Coalition said its members within the Coordination Framework have enough flexibility to resolve the ongoing crisis over the...
Electricity Ministry Advances GE Partnership; 24GW in New Capacity
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its partnership with U.S.-based General Electric as part of a major push to...