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To boost its reserves, Iraq revives an oil well that has been absent for three decades. Shafaq News – Sources in the North Oil Company, affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, revealed on Saturday that drilling operations had begun … Continue reading →

Al-Abadi to Shafaq News: We did not boycott the elections and we support Al-Sudani’s second term. Shafaq News – Victory Coalition leader Haider al-Abadi confirmed on Saturday that his coalition was not boycotting the elections, nor would it field any … Continue reading →

Iraq moves to exploit its geographical location in the digital world to connect three continents Shafaq News – The Iraqi Ministry of Communications unveiled new plans on Saturday to leverage Iraq’s unique geographic location, making it a key link between … Continue reading →

Launch of the Partnership Day celebration between the International Finance Corporation and the Iraqi government The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Iraqi government launched a partnership day celebration a short while ago, under the patronage and attendance of Prime … Continue reading →

Source: Mysterious flight of five US aircraft over Makhmur, northern Iraq Al-Ma’alouma / Baghdad:  An informed source revealed on Friday the mysterious flight of five US military aircraft over a vital area in northern Iraq. The source told Al-Maalouma, “Since … Continue reading →

Economist: Weak refining capacity keeps Iraq dependent on fuel imports. Al-Maalomah/Baghdad… Economic expert Ali Al-Furaiji believes that Iraq’s weak refining capacity has kept it dependent on fuel imports. Al-Furaiji told Al-Maalomah, “Despite being the second-largest oil producer in OPEC, Iraq … Continue reading →

Iraqis cut food spending by a third due to rising living costs. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning revealed on Friday that food spending by Iraqi families has halved. It used to constitute more than 60% of total income in recent … Continue reading →

Parliamentary Defense: The US decision to revoke the authorization for war against Iraq is a recognition of sovereignty. Karim al-Muhammadawi, head of the parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, affirmed on Friday that the US Congress’ decision to revoke the 2003 … Continue reading →

“Iranian oil smuggling” puts Iraq in a predicament amid US pressure on Sudan. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) concluded that the Baghdad government has an opportunity to confront Iranian oil smuggling activities through Iraqi ports and waterways, warning … Continue reading →

Laying down arms is a turning point. Iraq faces a golden opportunity fraught with risks. Former Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari described Iraq on Friday as having a “golden opportunity” to stand on its own two feet and move forward, … Continue reading →