Iraq Politics

President Trump criticizes Baghdad in Riyadh speech Iraqi News20:39
Qatar continues to Finance terror with U.S. Consent: Will fund Syria's new regime, led by HTS terror organization, just … The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)16:58
Bahrain participates in ministerial meeting ahead of Arab Economic and Social Development Summit Bahrain News Agency16:56
Al-Karawi returns to Diyala council post, faces resistance Shafaq News12:56
Syrian president will not attend Arab summit in Baghdad after invitation triggers divisions ABC News13:02
In Hollywood's Warfare, the only good Iraqi is IED cannon-fodder The New Arab12:28
Syrian president will not attend Arab summit in Baghdad Irish Examiner12:17

Latest News

In the last hour

Iraq to showcase 139 pre-approved projects at upcoming Baghdad Investment Iraqi News22:19

In the last 2 hours

Iraq unemployment drops to 13.4% Iraqi News21:48

In the last 4 hours

President Trump criticizes Baghdad in Riyadh speech Iraqi News20:39

Kurdish parties in Kirkuk agree on unified electoral list Shafaq News20:27

Baghdad steps into spotlight as Arab Summit advances bold regional agenda Shafaq News19:52

Iraqi Presidency welcomes PKK's shift toward peaceful resolution Shafaq News19:32

In the last 6 hours

Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law ABC News17:47

Turkey-Aligned Hackers Targeted Iraq-Based Kurds with Zero-Day Exploit Infosecurity magazine17:12

Iraq’s IDB introduces Arab Tourist Card Iraqi News17:11

In the last 8 hours

Qatar Continues To Finance Terror With U.S. Consent: Will Fund Syria's New Regime, Led By HTS Terror Organization, Just … The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)16:58

Bahrain participates in ministerial meeting ahead of Arab Economic and Social Development Summit Bahrain News Agency16:56

Iran, Iraq emphasize developing joint coop. in energy field Mehr News Agency15:22

Mosul International Airport to be inaugurated in June Iraqi News15:19

Earlier today

Erbil hosts Turkish-Iraqi economic roundtable Shafaq News14:21

Baghdad reviews final arrangements to hold Arab Summit Iraqi News13:38

Iraq takes helm of Arab Economic Council ahead of Baghdad Summit Shafaq News13:36

First cancer hospital opens in Duhok Rudaw13:29

Syrian president will not attend Arab summit in Baghdad after invitation triggers divisions ABC News13:02

Al-Karawi returns to Diyala council post, faces resistance Shafaq News12:56

In Hollywood's Warfare, the only good Iraqi is IED cannon-fodder The New Arab12:28

Syrian president will not attend Arab summit in Baghdad Irish Examiner12:17

Dana Gas increases oil and gas production in Iraqi Kurdistan Iraqi News12:12

New faces only: Iraqi alliance excludes political veterans from 2025 elections Shafaq News11:24

Kurdish Lessons for Labour Progressive Britain10:54

Iraq welcomes PKK’s decision to dissolve itself Iraqi News10:14

New iSTYLE Apple store opens in Baghdad’s Al-Mansour Iraqi News09:53

Syria’s Sharaa to miss upcoming Arab Summit in Iraq Middle East Monitor09:24

Mazda enters Iraq with Al-Uroush as distributor Iraqi News09:19

Iraq Approves April Salaries for KRG Employees Amid Ongoing Financial Disputes Peregraf09:13

High-Level Meeting in Erbil to Discuss PKK Disarmament Process, Turkish Media Reports Peregraf07:32

Duhok authorities hopeful PKK’s dissolution will revive tourism Rudaw06:52

Syria's Sharaa Skips Iraq Summit After Firestorm Over Invitation Asharq Al-Awsat06:10

Iraqi cabinet approves Tuba oil field development Middle East Economic Digest05:49

Yesterday

Iraq to reduce crude oil exports in May and June Shafaq News22:55 12-May-25

Baghdad hails IMF’s efforts to assist Iraqi financial Institutions Iraqi News22:31 12-May-25

Iraqi PM to IMF: Be our strategic partner in economic overhaul Shafaq News20:59 12-May-25

Microsoft spots zero-day use in spy campaign against Kurdish military in Iraq The Record20:30 12-May-25

Iraq’s oil exports to drop in May and June Iraqi News20:30 12-May-25

Al-Rafidain Bank launches Phase 2 of Riyada initiative: 10,000 new Iraqi News20:18 12-May-25

Iraq to raise electricity production to 28,000 megawatts Iraqi News19:43 12-May-25

Iraq optimistic about PKK decision to disarm Shafaq News19:18 12-May-25

Foreign Minister to represent Syria as al-Sharaa skips Baghdad Summit Shafaq News18:57 12-May-25

Iraq’s Industry Minister tours Babil factories, pushes for automotive & Iraqi News18:16 12-May-25

Syria’s Al-Sharaa cancels Baghdad’s Arab Summit invitation Iraqi News17:21 12-May-25

Iraq calls for expanding bilateral cooperation with Iran IRNA17:15 12-May-25

Syria leader to miss Arab summit in Iraq: diplomatic source Macau Business16:48 12-May-25

Iraq to rein in Iran-backed factions as Trump prepares for Mideast visit Shafaq News16:25 12-May-25

Lebanon's Economy Minister chairs preparatory meeting for Baghdad Development Summit LBCI15:45 12-May-25

Iraq sees surge in investment spending, eyes economic diversification Iraqi News15:39 12-May-25

In first MEA briefing on Op Sindoor, 2007 footage of Iraq explosion shown as visuals of 2019 Pulwama attack Alt News15:28 12-May-25

Basra's stability a magnet: Japan to boost economic engagement Shafaq News15:24 12-May-25

Iraq recalls troops from Pakistan, backs India–Pakistan truce The New Arab15:00 12-May-25

Iraq’s oil exports to Turkey surpass $1.5 billion in 2024 Iraqi News14:08 12-May-25

Dismissal overturned: Al-Karawi returns as Diyala Council Chief Shafaq News13:32 12-May-25

Baghdad hosts meeting for Arab Economic and Social Development Summit Shafaq News12:30 12-May-25

Baghdad hosts Arab Economic and Social Development Summit’s first meeting Iraqi News12:21 12-May-25

More parties than MPs: Iraq urged to reform law Shafaq News12:20 12-May-25

Iraqi Kurdistan president says PKK’s decision boosts regional stability Turkish Minute12:12 12-May-25

Algeria to send low-level delegation to Baghdad for Arab summit The New Arab11:26 12-May-25

Historic Khan Murjan in Baghdad begins long-awaited rehabilitation after 23 Iraqi News10:38 12-May-25

Construction begins on “Baghdad View,” Iraq’s largest vertical residential city Iraqi News10:07 12-May-25

There is a lesson for PM Starmer in Tony Blair escaping justice scot-free The Peninsula09:23 12-May-25

Patriarchal Society: Can Iraq’s women break political barriers in 2025? Shafaq News09:21 12-May-25

Iraq probes brutality in prisons after leaked TikTok videos The New Arab08:43 12-May-25

Turkish contractors eye lucrative projects in Iraq Hurriyet Daily News08:26 12-May-25

Over 1,000 arrested on drug charges in Kurdistan this year: Officials Rudaw08:11 12-May-25

Baghdad prepares to host upcoming Arab Summit Iraqi News08:05 12-May-25

Europcar expands car rental services in Baghdad Iraqi News07:45 12-May-25

Tunisian Participation in Baghdad Arab Summit Triggers Debate Over Iraq’s Wheat Do... UkrAgroConsult06:10 12-May-25

Iraq’s IVI, China’s Sinoma Overseas to build cement plant in Iraqi News05:59 12-May-25

In the last 7 days

Duhok rolls out first electric taxi in push for cleaner transport Shafaq News23:50 11-May-25

Erbil shows solidarity with Russia on WWII anniversary Shafaq News23:10 11-May-25

From energy to tech: Iraqi delegation diverse at US investment event Shafaq News22:51 11-May-25

Baghdad’s World Heart Hotel to host Arab Summit delegates Iraqi News20:30 11-May-25

Northeast of Erbil, locals celebrate town, heritage at annual festival Rudaw20:28 11-May-25

Family fears Australian 'in constant agony' in Iraqi jail has only weeks to live ABC Online20:24 11-May-25

Foreign reserves of Iraq’s Central Bank decline Iraqi News19:01 11-May-25

Iraq to improve summer electricity supply Shafaq News17:52 11-May-25

Iraq's capital shuts down for Arab Summit Shafaq News17:42 11-May-25

Iraq’s weekly oil exports to US rise to 229,000 barrels Iraqi News15:38 11-May-25

Iraq brings back troops from Pakistan Iraqi News15:08 11-May-25

Disguised guardianship: MP questions motive behind Turkish envoy to Iraq Shafaq News13:37 11-May-25

Deadline Looms as Kurdistan Opposition Struggles to Form Unified Electoral Coalition Peregraf13:30 11-May-25

Iraq’s customs revenues increase following automation initiative Iraqi News12:51 11-May-25

Iraq’s Arab Summit in jeopardy over Khor Abdullah fallout Shafaq News11:36 11-May-25

46 Iraqi Business Leaders to Attend SelectUSA Investment Summit U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Iraq11:36 11-May-25

Iraq’s GDP rises by 35% due to increase in investment Iraqi News11:32 11-May-25

PM Barzani to Baghdad: Release Kurdish salaries now Shafaq News11:18 11-May-25

Masrour Barzani Urges Baghdad to Release Salaries, Warns Against Political Pressure Peregraf11:08 11-May-25

Baghdad Summit: Iraq displays new Syrian flag despite al-Sharaa’s pending attendance Shafaq News08:53 11-May-25

Dollar dives in Iraq: Factions' gambit or economic progress? Shafaq News06:54 11-May-25

Erbil assesses leaning of historic Al-Muzaffariyah minaret Shafaq News00:18 11-May-25

Stirling Schools students from Iraq land in USA for Regeneron Iraqi News23:02 10-May-25

Iraq’s 4th Arab summit tests diplomatic comeback Shafaq News22:45 10-May-25

Masafi Al-Shamal dominate first round of Iraqi volleyball “Golden Square” Iraqi News22:38 10-May-25

Iraq hails India-Pakistan ceasefire Shafaq News20:39 10-May-25

Iraq's CF to discuss Iran visit, Arab Summit Shafaq News19:07 10-May-25

Arab League summit in Baghdad: Key issues on agenda Shafaq News18:27 10-May-25

Iraq denies Arab nations boycotting Baghdad Summit Shafaq News15:34 10-May-25

Iraq and Türkiye Ink Defence Deals As They Vow To Pressure Israel on Gaza Center for a New American Security (Video)15:19 10-May-25

Cultural diplomacy: Iraq Guest of Honor at TIBF 2025 Mehr News Agency12:41 10-May-25

Iraqi President: Syrian leadership is the one who determines the level of participation in the Arab Summit in Baghdad Syrian Arab News Agency12:34 10-May-25

Iraq Recalls Troops from Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Peregraf12:06 10-May-25

Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes Al Jazeera10:48 10-May-25

A “safety” measure: Iraq pulls hundreds of soldiers from Pakistan Shafaq News10:09 10-May-25

Zaki to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iraq Played its Part, up to Syria to Determine its Participation at Arab Summit Asharq Al-Awsat08:09 10-May-25

Future Nineveh: Key member warns of withdrawal Shafaq News06:25 10-May-25

Iraqi committee pushes for Kuwait’s ban from Arab Summit over Khor Abdullah Shafaq News23:29 9-May-25

Q&A: Hassan Mohammed Hassan, director general of the Iraqi Drilling Company Iraq Oil Report22:49 9-May-25

The Blue Eagles’ Reign: Air Defence ascend to fourth Iraqi Iraqi News22:37 9-May-25

Iraqi MP: Parliament echoes Saddam-era assembly Shafaq News21:57 9-May-25

Billions down the drain: The cost of Iraq's Kurdistan oil export ban Shafaq News20:59 9-May-25

Halabja governor urges investment in Iraq’s newest province Rudaw20:57 9-May-25

Al-Sulaymaniyah hosts Kasnazani Celebration Shafaq News19:59 9-May-25

Baghdad-Damascus-Beirut: Stability and Investment Asharq Al-Awsat12:38 9-May-25

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