Baghdad, Iraq- The Prime Minister’s Media Office recently shared an important update regarding the pension salaries for former Iraqi Army personnel. According to the statement, the fifth batch of pension salaries will be disbursed before Eid al-Fitr. Following that, the sixth batch will be completed immediately after the holiday. This is a crucial step in ensuring the final closure...
Baghdad, Iraq- Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani recently welcomed a delegation from the Iraqi diaspora in the United States to discuss enhancing economic partnerships and cultural cooperation. During the meeting, President Barzani emphasized the crucial role that the Iraqi diaspora plays in strengthening connections between Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the global community. He acknowledged their significant contributions to economic...
Baghdad, Iraq – Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation on Sunday for the Iraqi Parliament’s approval of the amendment to the Federal General Budget Law for the fiscal years 2023-2025. He urged both the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Ministry of Oil to begin implementing the changes without delay.
In a statement issued by the Iraqi government,...
On Monday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, expressed his approval of the Iraqi Parliament's decision to amend the Federal General Budget Law. In a statement, Barzani highlighted the importance of this step and reiterated the region’s commitment to continuing efforts to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Nechirvan Barzani’s statement, welcomed the parliamentary vote...
Baghdad, Iraq — Nouri al-Maliki, head of Iraq’s State of Law Coalition and former prime minister, issued a stark warning on Saturday against attempts to destabilize the country’s political order, asserting that any resurgence of unrest would carry “serious consequences” for the nation.
Speaking at a conference of tribal leaders and sheikhs in Karbala, al-Maliki accused remnants of the Islamic...
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein voiced concerns about how the new US administration will approach regional developments, stressing Iraq’s need for international cooperation to counter the ongoing threat of ISIS.
In a recent interview, Hussein confirmed ongoing discussions with the United States regarding its presence in Iraq and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
He emphasized that Iraq aims to keep security...
Baghdad, Iraq- The seventh Baghdad International Dialogue Conference commenced on Saturday, drawing prominent attendees including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The two-day event, themed "Communication for Development and Regional Stability," is set to address critical regional and international developments.
The conference's opening day features sessions dedicated to exploring the development road project and its impact on regional security and stability....
Baghdad, Iraq- President Masoud Barzani expressed strong condemnation on Monday regarding an incident involving Kurdish farmers and Iraqi military forces in Kirkuk's Sargaran subdistrict. The individual described the actions of the forces, which prevented farmers from accessing and cultivating their land, as "chauvinistic" and reminiscent of past atrocities against the Kurdish people. The incident occurred despite recent legislation aimed...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq's National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, stated that the United States played a key role in preventing Israel from attacking Iraq. He also mentioned that Iraq and Washington had agreed to end the coalition mission in September 2026 but had not been informed of any plans regarding a U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
In press statements on Friday, Al-Araji...
Baghdad, Iraq- For the first time in four decades, Iraq has successfully completed a nationwide population census—an achievement that marks a critical step toward informed policymaking and equitable resource distribution.
During the official results announcement, government representatives emphasized the significance of this long-awaited effort. The census, nearly three decades in the making, overcomes years of political and logistical challenges, providing...