Residents in southern Iraq’s Dhi Qar governorate staged peaceful protests on Sunday. The demonstrators gathered in several areas, demanding better access to electricity, clean drinking water, and essential public services. These demands come amid ongoing infrastructure failures and rising summer temperatures.
Two separate protests took place in Suq al-Shuyukh district. One group consisted of residents from the right bank of...
Baghdad - Iraq’s National Security Service announced on Sunday that it arrested 40 people. Authorities accuse them of promoting the banned Baath Party on social media. Officials say these actions aimed to stir public unrest and destabilize the country.
The agency called these efforts “desperate attempts” by remnants of the former regime. They warned that these groups want to market...
Baghdad - Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani met Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani on Monday to discuss Iraq’s political roadmap. The leaders focused on the country’s direction and preparation for the upcoming legislative elections.
The meeting occurred as Iraq moves steadily toward its sixth parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 11, 2025. Meanwhile, political parties are already mobilizing across provinces. Consequently, the stakes...
Baghdad - The Arab Council in Kirkuk has raised strong concerns over a major election policy change. On Sunday, the council urged Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to reverse its decision. The commission recently eliminated the use of indelible ink in the upcoming November 11 parliamentary elections.
The council described the ink’s removal as dangerous and unacceptable. It said...
Baghdad - The Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement may re-enter Iraq’s political arena for the upcoming parliamentary elections on 11 November. A senior source within the movement revealed this possibility in a statement on Saturday.
Speaking to Shafaq News anonymously, the official highlighted a key message from the group’s leader Muqtada al-Sadr. Al-Sadr recently tweeted, “We elect the lamp of guidance, and board...
Baghdad - The Kut Hypermarket fire has triggered massive protests across Wasit governorate. Outraged demonstrators shut down the governorate headquarters late Friday night.
Crowds also stormed local council offices. Protesters demanded resignations from top officials. They called for full accountability for the deadly incident.
The fire tore through the Corniche Hypermarket on July 16. At least 61 people lost their lives in the...
Baghdad - Iraq’s oil revenues could be frozen under a new proposal from US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. He made this statement on social media, calling for strong action against Iran-backed militias. These groups have been targeting American interests in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.
On X, formerly Twitter, Wilson warned Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. He demanded immediate steps to...
Baghdad - The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has confirmed a new deal with Baghdad. This deal focuses on resolving the issue of public sector salary payments. For months, government employees in the Kurdistan Region have struggled without timely wages. This agreement marks a key development in the ongoing financial crisis.
On Wednesday, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani led a cabinet meeting...
Baghdad - Al-Sudani orders fire investigation into the deadly blaze that struck a facility in Kut, demanding full accountability and urgent answers.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani directed an immediate inquiry into the fire and its surrounding circumstances. He instructed the Interior Minister to travel to Kut and personally oversee the situation on-site.
According to a statement from his media...
Iraq investigates drone strikes that recently hit vital oil sites in the Kurdistan Region, causing serious infrastructure damage and security concerns.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi Parliament officially launched a full investigation into the attacks. The move follows repeated assaults on major oil fields. Deputy Parliament Speaker Shakhawan Abdullah described the strikes as a direct threat to regional stability and national energy...