Tishwash: Iraq and the United States establish a high-level committee to enhance security and keep the country neutral from regional conflicts.
The Security Media Cell announced on Friday the formation of a joint high coordination committee between Iraq and the United States of America, within the framework of the strategic partnership and ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic and security fields.
The cell stated in a statement that the first meeting of the committee, which was held on March 26, 2026, witnessed the agreement of both sides to intensify joint cooperation to prevent terrorist attacks, and to ensure that Iraqi territory is not used as a launching point for any attack targeting the Iraqi people, security forces, or strategic facilities and assets, as well as to protect American personnel, diplomatic missions, and international coalition forces.
The statement added that both sides affirmed their commitment to keeping Iraq out of the ongoing military conflict in the region, with full respect for its sovereignty, and to supporting efforts to prevent the use of its territory, airspace and territorial waters to threaten it or neighboring countries.
He noted that both sides renewed their commitment to coordinating counter-terrorism efforts, giving priority to the Iraqi role in achieving common goals, and contributing to strengthening stability and preserving the country’s sovereignty. link
Tishwash: Al-Halbousi hints at a decisive move to elect the president, and MPs are collecting signatures.
The Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, called for expediting the election of the President of the Republic, stressing that continued delay is no longer acceptable due to its direct impact on the stability of the state and the regularity of the work of its institutions .
Al-Halbousi stated in a post seen by Al-Sa’a Network that “the House of Representatives will bear its constitutional responsibility and proceed towards fulfilling this entitlement, after giving sufficient time to agree on choosing a suitable person for the position.”
He stressed that “Parliament has a national responsibility to resolve this issue in accordance with the constitution, and to choose a figure who represents everyone and contributes to restoring stability to the work of state institutions.”
In this context, the official agency quoted MP Sarwa Mohammed from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc as saying that more than 229 MPs signed a petition to hold a session next Monday to elect the president of the republic and task the candidate of the largest bloc with forming the government, noting that the country needs a fully empowered government .
This move comes after a broad parliamentary effort in recent hours to collect signatures to hold an election session, coinciding with calls by Iraqi elites to dissolve parliament and hold new elections under judicial supervision link
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Tishwash: Jamal Kojar: Iraq needs a fully empowered government to ensure the country’s stability.
MP Jamal Kojar confirmed on Friday that the continuation of the state with a caretaker government and an outgoing president does not give it the highest degree of authority, stressing the importance of having a fully empowered government in light of the exceptional situation that the region is witnessing.
In his interview with Al-Furat News Agency, Kujer pointed out that “linking the failure to pass presidential and ministerial entitlements to the current circumstances is evidence of Iraq being affected by what is happening in the region, stressing that it is better for Iraq not to be part of these circumstances and for the Iraqi state to remain strong and independent from any direct or indirect influences.”
Kujer added that “the legislative, executive and judicial institutions must continue to carry out their work normally and perform their role as required, stressing the need to pass the political entitlements, choose a president for the republic, appoint a prime minister, then vote on the cabinet, as well as activate the work of the House of Representatives in passing laws and monitoring government work.”
He explained that “these steps are considered the best to ensure the stability of the state and enhance Iraq’s strength in the face of internal and external challenges, stressing that delaying the passage of the entitlements poses a threat to the stability of the state and its ability to confront the changing regional situation.” link
Tishwash: The new US banknotes will bear Trump’s signature.
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday that the new US paper currency will soon bear the signature of Donald Trump, in a move that will be the first of its kind for a sitting US president, and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country.
Historically, U.S. banknotes were signed by the U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury. However, the new banknotes will bear the signatures of both Trump and the current Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and financial strength and stability,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the decision.
He added, “There is no stronger way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than by issuing banknotes of U.S. dollars bearing his signature, and it is only fitting that this historic currency be issued on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country.”
This move is Trump’s latest attempt to break with long-standing practices and put his stamp on the US currency.
Last week, an advisory committee handpicked by Trump approved the design of a commemorative gold coin bearing his image, also intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776.
This coin has no monetary value and its selling price has not been disclosed, but similar commemorative coins sold by the U.S. Mint can trade for more than a thousand dollars.
Democrats criticized the move, which violates federal law stipulating that no living president may appear on U.S. currency. link
