Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting... The post Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire appeared first on Iraqi News .
A Mexican judge on Friday convicted three men in the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers and their American friend, who were killed during a... The post Three Mexicans convicted in murders of Australian, US surfers appeared first on Iraqi News .
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower... The post Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom appeared first on Iraqi News .
An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking... The post Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police appeared first on Iraqi News .
By John Lee. An investment contract has been signed for the Abraaj Al-Ameriya residential project in Baghdad, a development comprising 1,620 housing units in the Ameriya district, behind the American University of Baghdad. The project will be executed by Al-Ab'ad Al-Dhahabiya for Investment and Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Al-Kamil Holding Group. According to […] The post Abraaj Al-Ameriya Residential Project Contract Signed first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. A temporary licence has been granted to Canada's Air Transat to provide scheduled international air services between Canada and Iraq via code sharing. The licence is valid until 30th June 2028. According to the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), the authority is classified as extra bilateral, as no existing agreement or arrangement between […] The post Air Transat Licence for Canada-Iraq Flights first appeared on Iraq Business News .
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Dinar Devaluation Fuels Showdown over Iraq's 2027 Budget A sharp devaluation of the Iraqi dinar has set off an intense and public fight over state finances... Lawmakers are now pressing Prime Minister Ali […] The post Dinar Devaluation "Fuels Showdown over Iraq's 2027 Budget" first appeared on Iraq Business News .
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq launches the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution Under the patronage of Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Ali Al-Zaidi, Iraq today officially launched its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), setting out […] The post Iraq launches the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution first appeared on Iraq Business News .
The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last month had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport, the United... The post Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE prosecutor appeared first on Iraqi News .
Mike Ditka was already an NFL champion and Chicago icon when he guided the celebrated 1985 Bears to... The post Mike Ditka: Chicago Bears icon as player and coach appeared first on Iraqi News .
Donald Trump's US administration has announced sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and... The post US sanctions: a ‘test of resilience’ for ICC appeared first on Iraqi News .
South African police battled Friday to control rioters and looters in the east coast city of Durban amid a second day of... The post Clashes in Durban as fresh anti-migrant riots erupt in South Africa appeared first on Iraqi News .
French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in spending... The post Massive debt puts France in a bind as investor doubts deepen appeared first on Iraqi News .
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has addressed parliament to explain the government's decision to change the exchange rate and outline steps to protect living standards and maintain regular payments of salaries and essential expenditure. According to the Prime Minister's Office, al-Zaidi met with parliament speaker Hibat Hamad al-Halbousi and the heads of parliamentary […] The post PM Defends Dinar Rate Decision, Outlines Plans first appeared on Iraq Business News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The International Chamber of Commerce in Iraq (ICC Iraq) is planning to hold a forum on corporate social responsibility and business sustainability in Baghdad on November 1 […] The post ICC Iraq joins Saudi corporate social responsibility forum ahead of Baghdad event appeared first on Iraqi News .
Asian stocks headed into the weekend on a mixed note on Friday with tech weighed by renewed concerns about the AI investment boom, while support came from a drop in oil prices after Donald Trump... The post Asian stocks mixed amid AI concerns, oil dips after surge appeared first on Iraqi News .
NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but the new-look 76ers fell 114-108... The post James shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers appeared first on Iraqi News .
The private life of disgraced Silicon Valley startup founder Elizabeth Holmes will soon be aired to the public in a startling new documentary filmed in the 34... The post Tech scammer Elizabeth Holmes focus of documentary by absurdist Nathan Fielder appeared first on Iraqi News .
Donald Trump's campaign to rename artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" is unlikely to win over a wary public and could make matters worse, experts say, even as the US president... The post Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ rebrand to sell AI faces uphill battle appeared first on Iraqi News .
Manchester City are set for a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday in their first outing since being found guilty of over 100 breaches... The post Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdicts appeared first on Iraqi News .
CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend White House access to the three media outlets which President Donald... The post CNN, MS Now, Politico urge judge to extend White House access appeared first on Iraqi News .
OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations -- from Russia and Iran -- that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a... The post OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted appeared first on Iraqi News .
Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether... The post Anthropic bans ‘cruel’ behavior against its Claude AI appeared first on Iraqi News .
From UN Iraq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. FAO, European Union and Ministry of Agriculture inaugurate rehabilitated National Plant Genetic Resources Bank in Baghdad The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union and the Ministry of […] The post New Plant Genetic Resources Bank opened in Baghdad first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Three strategic high-voltage electricity substations are under development in Karbala, Najaf and Baghdad as part of Iraq's power transmission upgrade programme. Progress on the projects was reviewed at a meeting between the General Company for Electricity Transmission in the Middle Euphrates and Siemens, which is delivering the work under Phase Two of a […] The post Strategic Power Projects Under Review with Siemens first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has approved the winter agricultural plan for the 2026/27 season, setting out wheat procurement targets, seed subsidies, and fertiliser policy. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Trade is authorised to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of wheat from all governorates, excluding the Kurdistan Region, at prices […] The post Cabinet Approves Winter Agricultural Plan for 2026/27 first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade is working with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to develop a national trade policy and a National Trade and Investment Strategy. The two sides met to discuss the key sectors and themes to be covered by both documents, and to agree on methodology and work phases. According to […] The post Iraq Trade Policy Framework in Development with ITC Support first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Turkey to Gain from Upcoming Oil Pact with Iraq Turkey will gain from an expected oil pact with Baghdad that replaces a decades-old deal governing Iraq's […] The post Turkey "to Gain from Upcoming Oil Pact with Iraq" first appeared on Iraq Business News .
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will seek revenge for the 49ers' drubbing in last year's playoffs at the hands of the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks as the NFC... The post Undefeated 49ers seek Seahawks revenge appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Syria is providing a path for Iraqi petroleum exports to circumvent the dangerous Strait of Hormuz, with a fleet of tanker trucks lining up to transport oil […] The post Syria to provide alternative route for Iraq’s oil exports appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf and Tehran on Thursday, with the first flight arriving in the Iranian capital after the airline obtained a US exemption allowing […] The post Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Iran appeared first on Iraqi News .
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Basrah Gas Company Awarded the Rasmi Al Jabri Award for Business Excellence At the prestigious IBBC 2026 Annual Retreat at Cumberland Lodge, Great Windsor Park, Basrah Gas Company (BGC) […] The post Basrah Gas Company Awarded the Rasmi Al Jabri Award first appeared on Iraq Business News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The spokesperson for the Iraqi Oil Ministry, Salim al-Rikabi, said on Thursday that the country’s oil exports during October are stable at a level of 2.7 million […] The post Iraq’s oil revenues hit $5 billion per month appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – ISIS claimed responsibility on Tuesday for an attack targeting Iraqi police forces southwest of the city of Kirkuk, which killed one police officer and injured others. The […] The post ISIS claims responsibility for attack on Iraqi police in Kirkuk appeared first on Iraqi News .
Equities extended losses Thursday as inflation fears were stoked by a fresh jump in oil prices following a report that said Donald Trump was considering more Iran strikes... The post Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries appeared first on Iraqi News .
Samsung Electronics forecast Thursday a more than 780 percent leap in third-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by high memory chip prices as... The post Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom appeared first on Iraqi News .
Wednesday's devaluation of the the Iraqi Dinar (IQD) by approximately 15 percent follows months of pressure on the currency; the dollar has recently reached over 157,000 dinars per $100 on the parallel market, It is not the first time Iraq has taken this step. In December 2020, the CBI cut the dinar's value by about […] The post Iraqi Dinar Devaluation: How Does It Affect You? first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has confirmed the approximately 15-percent devaluation of the Iraqi dinar, which we reported on Wednesday. In an official statement, it said that the new rate is intended to support domestic industry, improve the competitiveness of Iraqi goods against imports, attract investment to non-oil productive sectors, and create […] The post CBI Confirms Devaluation of Iraqi Dinar first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. A dark fibre agreement has been signed between OFN, the international connectivity arm of Asiacell parent Ooredoo Group, and iQ Networks, an Iraqi fibre-optic infrastructure provider, to enable terrestrial transit connectivity across Iraq towards Türkiye and Europe. According to Ooredoo Group, the agreement supports the overland component of a planned integrated connectivity […] The post New Fibre Route to Link Gulf and Europe via Iraq first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Qatar Chamber and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Qatar-Iraq Joint Business Council. The signing took place on Wednesday at a bilateral business meeting in Doha, attended by senior figures from both chambers and prominent business leaders from each country. The […] The post Qatar-Iraq Business Council Established first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume direct flights to Iran from Thursday, according to the Ministry of Transport. The new schedule includes daily services between Najaf International Airport and the Iranian cities of Mashhad, Tehran, and Isfahan. (Source: Ministry of Transport) The post Iraqi Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Iran first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Al-Salam General Company and Chinese telecoms firm ZTE at the Iraq International Exhibition and Conference ITEX5-2026, covering technology cooperation and manufacturing transfer. The signing was held under the patronage of Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad. (Source: Ministry of Communications) The post Al-Salam and ZTE Sign Technology and Manufacturing MoU first appeared on Iraq Business News .
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held talks with a World Bank delegation on a national partnership strategy for the next five years. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Maher Hammad Johan, the ministry's Under-Secretary for Technical Affairs, and attended by Dr. Othman Diyon, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and […] The post Iraq and World Bank Discuss National Partnership Strategy first appeared on Iraq Business News .
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost more than... The post Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the Iraqi dinar compared to the US dollar slightly declined on Wednesday evening in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and the capital of the […] The post Iraqi dinar’s exchange rate slightly rises following sharp decline appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – A Standard Chartered economist said on Wednesday that Iraq may resort to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if oil revenues continue to fall and the currency’s devaluation […] The post Iraq’s foreign reserves may fall to $60 billion by end of 2026 appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq has formally banned the Waze navigation application, pushing the effective date until the end of December 2026. Iraqi Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad originally planned to start […] The post Iraq to ban Israeli-developed GPS navigation app Waze appeared first on Iraqi News .
The Houthis claimed a flurry of attacks on Saudi targets on Wednesday including firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport, as the group battles for territory in Yemen against... The post Yemen’s Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens appeared first on Iraqi News .
A Palestinian man was killed and nine people were injured during an Israeli settler attack followed by army intervention in an occupied West Bank village on Wednesday, according to the... The post Israeli fire kills Palestinian in West Bank settler clash appeared first on Iraqi News .
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq has officially depreciated its national currency, with the baseline dropping from about 1,300 Iraqi dinars to 1,500 dinars per US dollar. The Iraqi cabinet approved on […] The post Iraq lowers currency exchange rate to 1,500 dinars per US dollar appeared first on Iraqi News .
