First day of census proceeded successfully: Iraqi planning ministry

Hindawi said that the count was conducted smoothly and that citizens were very cooperative with the enumerator teams

Nov. 21, 2024

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Hopes to resume Kurdish oil exports rise as authorities, IOCs agree on fiscal terms

Kurdish oil exports could resume in the upcoming months as authorities in Baghdad and Erbil seem to have finally agreed on terms that would satisfy the international oil producers

Nov. 18, 2024

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Maliki pushes for Iraq election law amendments, sparking debate

Thair al-Jubouri, an MP from Maliki’s State of Law Coalition, told The New Region that his party seeks an election law ensuring fairness and transparency in electoral competition

Nov. 17, 2024

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Iraq not informed about any Israeli intention to attack: PM advisor

“Everything related to this is just media statements and press reports only,” the advisor added

Nov. 16, 2024

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Iraq’s silence amid growing factions’ attacks on Israel: Political balances and international pressures

In the Iraqi political arena, like some other countries in the region, complexities have recently increased amidst the growing attacks carried out by so-called “Iraqi resistance factions” against Israeli targets

Nov. 16, 2024

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Iran-Iraq security agreement yet to be fully implemented: Iranian consul

The diplomat acknowledged that both Erbil and Baghdad remain committed to the full implementation of the security pact and expressed hope for finding a swift solution for the exiled armed groups as “they lead to ruining the relations” and “KRG officials do not really want that either"

Nov. 13, 2024

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Kurdistan Region’s largest museum to be built in Duhok

“The museum will be similar to the Louvre Museum in Paris,” said the official

Nov. 12, 2024

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Iraqi politicians clash over Baath Party ‘threat’ as elections approach

As Iraq prepares for upcoming elections, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has warned of a potential resurgence of the banned Baath Party, citing alleged intelligence on sleeper cells within the country.

Nov. 12, 2024

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Iraq launches investigation into alleged bribery recording involving PM’s advisor

Iraq’s Integrity Commission has initiated an investigation into a leaked audio recording allegedly implicating Abdul Karim Faisal, head of the prime minister’s advisory board, in accepting a one-million-dollar bribe.

Nov. 11, 2024

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