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Iraq PM risks new crisis as tensions with Kurds resurface

After more than a year of political deadlock, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani could face a debilitating new crisis with Kurdish leaders that risks undermining his efforts to set policy and compile a badly needed state budget.

Reuters

Shiite pilgrims march through Baghdad surrounded by security

Thousands of black-clad pilgrims from across Iraq are taking part in an annual procession marking the death of a Shiite saint

The Independent UK

Iraq, Kurdistan Region Discuss Disputed Areas, Federal Budget

A security delegation from the federal government arrived in Erbil Sunday, while another one assigned by the regional government arrived in Baghdad to discuss outstanding issues. The regional government delegation seeks to discuss the most pressing issues, including the 2023 budget, the disputed share of the region, and other topics…

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Model seized by police in Iraq crackdown on publishing 'bad and indecent' content

Iraqi model Asal Hussam was arrested in Baghdad after being accused of 'publishing videos against public morals' on social media. She had recently posted a provocative photo of her wearing a military uniform

Daily Mirror

Iraq jails YouTuber, TikToker over 'indecent' videos

A court in Baghdad has sentenced two Iraqis to prison time over "indecent" videos on social media that "undermine modesty and public morality", the judiciary said Wednesday.

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Lavrov in Iraq to Discuss US Sanctions over Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iraqi counterpart on Monday discussed unpaid bills owed to Russian oil companies because of US sanctions over the Ukraine conflict. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein told a Baghdad news conference that he would discuss the issue during a visit to Washington on Wednesday.…

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Russia's Lavrov visits Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations, energy cooperation: Iraqi statement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss boosting bilateral relations and energy cooperation, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement.

Reuters

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US Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Framework Agreement with Iraq

US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Iraq in a phone call with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Biden stressed the US commitment to the Strategic Framework Agreement with Baghdad and commended the Prime Minister’s efforts to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty and independence.

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Iraqis Protest in Baghdad as Currency Crisis Continues

Iraqi protesters rallied Friday in Baghdad, demanding the government take action to stop the economic crisis and the slide of the national currency after the Iraqi dinar plunged further. Measures taken by the United States in recent months to stamp out money laundering and the channeling of dollars to Iran…

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Iraqis protest in Baghdad as currency crisis continues

Iraq's currency has continued its slide and protesters are asking the government to take action to stop the crisis

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia, Iraq to Confidently Deepen Coordination, Cooperation

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Thursday that relations shared by the Kingdom and Iraq are recently witnessing positive momentum thanks to the directives of the leaderships of the two countries. “Saudi Arabia and Iraq are working closely to continue the momentum in bilateral relations,…

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Iran ‘Recently’ Traded Dollars that Iraq Received from the US

The Iraqi government tried establishing a European lobby to pressure the US to ease its restrictions on dollar sales in Iraq, but Baghdad's diplomatic channels failed in those efforts, according to reliable Iraqi sources. The sources confirmed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani tried to establish a lobby during his…

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Report Accuses Iran’s Quds Force of Smuggling Millions of Dollars from Iraq

A report published by Iran International news channel accused on Tuesday the Quds Force, the foreign arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), of smuggling millions of dollars from Iraq to the Guard's accounts in Iran, in cooperation with the Iranian embassy in Baghdad. The channel, based in London, said…

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Turkey's push into Iraq risks deeper conflict

Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline, part of an incursion that forced the residents to flee last year after days of shelling.

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The Guardian - UK

Mohammed Sami: The Point 0; Giorgio Morandi: Masterpieces from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation – review

The masterly paintings of Baghdad-born Mohammed Sami conjure an ominous no man’s land. And vases conspire with jugs in the still lifes of Giorgio Morandi

The Guardian - UK

Nadhim Zahawi: the extraordinary rise and fall of ‘the boy from Baghdad’

Sacked Tory party chair overcame many challenges but was unable to avoid questions over his tax affairs

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Morocco Reopens Embassy in Iraq after 18 Years

Morocco has reopened its embassy in Iraq, which has been closed for 18 years. This launches a new phase of cooperation between Morocco and Iraq, especially at the economic level. The Moroccan embassy shut down in 2005 and moved to Amman due to “deteriorating security conditions” in Iraq, according to…

France 24

'Any tension between the US and Iran will reflect negatively on Iraq', says Iraqi PM

As relations between Iran and the United States continue to deteriorate, FRANCE 24 spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Paris. He warned that "any tension between the US and Iran, any tension between the regional countries, will reflect on Iraq negatively". Expressing hope that a new meeting…

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Radio France Internationale

France and Iraq sign strategic agreements on energy, transport

French President Emmanuel Macron met Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday to sign a set of strategic agreements intended to boost Baghdad's economic cooperation with Paris, notably in the energy and public transportation sectors.

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Iraq’s Kurdish Region Warns against ‘Unlawful’ Stop to Funds

Iraqi Kurdish authorities on Thursday pushed back against a decision by Iraq's top court that blocked payments from state coffers funding the semi-autonomous region. Jutiar Adel, a spokesperson for Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government said in a statement that the “unlawful decision from an illegitimate court will impact (the) mutual understanding”…

Radio France Internationale

Iraqi Prime Minister meets Macron in Paris for energy and security talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrives in France on Thursday for energy and security talks with President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters

Hundreds protest in Baghdad over Iraqi dinar's slide

Hundreds of people demonstrated near central bank headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday to protest at the recent slide of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar that has triggered a rise in prices of imported consumer goods.

The Independent UK

Hundreds in Baghdad protest devaluation of Iraq's currency

Hundreds of protesters have gathered near the Central Bank in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, angered by the recent devaluation of the Iraqi dinar and demanding the government take action to stabilize the currency

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hundreds in Baghdad Protest Devaluation of Iraq’s Currency

Hundreds of protesters rallied Wednesday near the Central Bank in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, angered by the recent devaluation of the Iraqi dinar and demanding the government take action to stabilize the currency. The protesters — mainly young people — rallied amid a heavy security presence, with many carrying the…

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Iraq’s PM, NATO Commander Agree to Renew Cooperation to Fight ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani has stressed Iraq’s commitment to the partnership with NATO in countering terrorism. Sudani held talks on Monday with visiting Commander of NATO forces.The Iraqi PM expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the NATO Mission in Iraq (NMI) that support Baghdad in its fight…

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