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Iraqi Budget Tests Relationship between Sudani, Political Parties

Controversy over Iraq’s budget has resurfaced, but this time from a political aspect. As the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani insists that no major changes should be made in the budget for the current year 2023, the political parties see the budget as a gateway to stand up to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Iraqi Prime Minister to Conduct First Cabinet Reshuffle

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced an imminent reshuffle in the cabinet and among a number of governors. Sudani formed his government in Oct. 2022. Upon taking office, he pledged that he would evaluate the performance of ministers and those with special grades (governors, directors and undersecretaries of ministries),…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened

Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Iraqi Parliament Passes Controversial Vote Law Amendments

Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls. The amendments increase the size of electoral districts, a move widely backed by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Iran-backed parties.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023

Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

Iraqi lawmakers have passed controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Iraqi PM Vows to Develop Relations with Saudi Arabia in All Fields

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed on Monday Iraq's openness to developing partnerships with Saudi Arabia in various sectors. Al-Sudani held talks with Saudi Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, in Baghdad. According to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023

Analysis: Iran’s influence prevents Iraq’s Arab reintegration

Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023

Iraq and Iran sign deal to tighten border security

Iraq and Iran signed a border security agreement on Sunday, a move Iraqi officials said aimed primarily at tightening the frontier with Iraq's Kurdish region, where Tehran says armed Kurdish dissidents pose a threat to its security.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq

It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began March 20, 2003

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Sudani from Sulaymaniyah: Iraq Does Not Align itself with One Axis against the Other

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored on Wednesday that his country will not be a platform to threaten its neighbors. Speaking at the seventh International Sulaymaniyah Forum, he stressed that Iraq cannot align itself with one axis against the other, rather, it can be a meeting point for all…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023