Iraqi elections candidate assassinated in northern Baghdad

Safaa al-Mashhadani, from the National Sovereignty-Legislation Alliance, a Sunni Arab bloc, was “martyred as a result of a treacherous explosive device that targeted him, along with two of his companions,” Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, from the same alliance, said in a statement. 

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KRG produces half of domestic gasoline needs: Minister

Kamal Mohammed, the Kurdistan Region’s Minister of Natural Resources, told The New Region that the 50,000 barrels that Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) returns to the Region for domestic consumption “does not meet the daily needs of the Kurdistan Region.” 

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Baghdad police arrest five after school principal attacked

Iraqi security forces arrested five people accused of physically attacking a school principal in Sadr City, Baghdad.

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PM Barzani says Baghdad, IOC have understanding on resuming oil exports

Barzani also stated that Erbil continues discussions with Baghdad over salary and budget disputes, reiterating that the Kurdistan Region has fulfilled all its commitment and “no obstacles have ever been created” from Erbil’s side in this regard.

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Iraq sentences policeman to 2 years imprisonment on bribery charges

A police commissioner who was also present during the violation was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment

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Four killed in Baghdad clash following police response to tribal dispute

At least six individuals involved in the altercations were arrested

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PM Sudani discusses Baghdad airport renovation, lauds high investment in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said that Iraq has attracted more than $100 billion in foreign investment over the past two years, saying that “this is a message that Iraq is a safe and attractive environment for investment."

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Erbil fuel station tragedy: A warning sign of what economic strain can ignite

The tragedy at the fuel station should serve as a warning, not only to prevent further violence but to address the root causes that make such flashpoints possible

Mohammedali Yaseen Taha

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Unified Kurdish stance, Western pressure prompt progress in salary standoff with Baghdad

A firm message from Kurdish leadership and pressure from Western powers pushed Baghdad to reverse some of its unfeasible demands, prompting progress in the disbursement of the Kurdistan Region's civil servant salaries

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