Basra struggles with rising foreign labor, leaving local youth jobless

Officials and activists in Iraq’s Basra province are raising alarms over a sharp increase in foreign workers, especially in the oil sector, while thousands of local residents remain unemployed.

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Iraq braces for economic uncertainty as Trump tariffs spark debate over oil prices, fiscal policy

Iraq is confronting potential economic challenges following tariff hikes imposed by US President Donald Trump on foreign imports, with politicians and economists debating the degree to which the Iraqi economy will be affected.

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Ports cleared of hazardous materials: Iraq assures public after Iran explosion

Following a deadly explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port, Iraq’s parliamentary security and defense committee affirmed that all Iraqi ports are free of hazardous materials.

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Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline revival economically unviable amid political, security challenges

Iraqi oil expert Nabil al-Marsoumi said Saturday that there is no economic justification for rebuilding the long-dormant Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline, citing high costs and limited production gains.

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Returning to Halabja: Kurdistan’s youngest province

In this article, the author describes Halabja’s transformation from a city known mainly for tragedy into a vibrant new province celebrated for its natural beauty, community-driven growth, deep-rooted culture of tree planting, and increasing connection to the wider region despite ongoing challenges like climate change.

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Iraq faces mounting calls for new provinces after Halabja accession

A renewed push to establish new provinces in Iraq is gaining momentum following the formal recognition of Halabja as the country’s 19th province, despite the Iraqi government seeking to dismiss such proposals as financially untenable and threatening to national cohesion. Proponents of further devolution, on the other hand, argue that marginalization has resulted in a need for greater regional autonomy.

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US consulate in Erbil urges swift KRG cabinet formation

The Kurdistan Region held parliamentary elections on October 20, with the two main parties in talks to form the next KRG cabinet since

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Iraq to suspend MasterCard use for foreign transactions June: Source

The Central Bank of Iraq has ordered local banks to halt the use of MasterCard for international transactions starting June 1, 2025, shifting all foreign dealings to the US-issued Switch card to enhance financial oversight, source told The New Region.

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Man in Erbil names his currency exchange market after US President Trump

Najat Yousif, in his seventies, said he opened the market at the very same time as Trump’s reelection as the 47th president of the United States of America in January. 

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