Kerosene Distribution Begins in Several Iraqi Provinces
Iraq has begun distributing kerosene across several provinces, with each family receiving 100 liters at a subsidized price of 15,000 dinars. However, citizens in the Kurdistan Region say local parties profit from diverted oil supplies meant for the public.
The Iraqi Ministry of Commerce has denied reports of wheat poisoning in its warehouses, affirming that all stored wheat is safe and subject to regular laboratory testing. The ministry warned that spreading unverified information misleads the public and urged citizens to rely on official sources.
IHEC has distributed over 600,000 biometric voting cards and warned that any misuse or forgery will result in legal punishment. The commission stressed that each card can only be used once by its owner.
A truck lost control on the Kirkuk–Sulaimanyah highway, crashing into nine vehicles and injuring three people. Witnesses blamed poor road maintenance by the outgoing government for the accident.
Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir’s trial in Sulaimanyah has been postponed to next month following a defamation complaint by a PUK security member. His lawyers argue the case lacks evidence and is politically motivated.
Iraq’s tourism revenue has reached $5.7 billion in 2024, marking a 25 percent increase from last year and ranking the country seventh among Arab states in tourism income.
Police in Soran say a man was killed by his brother during a family dispute in Sidkan village of the Diyana district. The suspect has been arrested and the weapon seized.
The Governor of Erbil, Omid Khoshnaw, said that 11 people were injured in a fire on Saturday, five of whom have been discharged from hospital while six remain under treatment.
The Association of Returned Refugees from Europe says that more than 100 Iraqi citizens have been deported back to Iraq, while around 300 others from the Kurdistan Region remain stranded in North Africa.
A shooting near a currency exchange office in Duzkhurmatu left one person dead and three injured. The suspect fled to Kirkuk but was later arrested after resisting security forces.
New Generation Movement leaders have pledged to resolve the salary crisis, improve living standards, and offer economic support ahead of Iraq’s November elections. Running under list No. 288, the movement positions itself as the main challenger to the PUK and KDP.
Iraq plans to boost its date exports in 2025 through expanded palm cultivation and modern technology. The Agriculture Ministry has signed a contract with a British company to produce high-quality date trees.
Iraq’s oil minister confirmed the receipt of over one million barrels of oil from the Kurdistan Region. He said the first 650,000-barrel shipment has already been exported under a federal contract.
A police source reported one dead and three injured in a revenge-driven shooting in Duzkhurmatu. One of the victims was an uninvolved bystander.
IHEC urged Kirkuk voters to collect their voting cards ahead of the elections. Over 1.2 million people are eligible to vote, including 60,000 first-time voters.
Shuan Jalal, the leader of the New Generation Movement list in Diyala and Khanaqin, pledged service and job opportunities for the region’s youth, stressing that they have never surrendered despite prison, fire, and bullets. He called on citizens in Khanaqin and other towns to trust their program and support their movement.
The New Generation Movement launched its campaign in Duhok, Kirkuk, and Mosul with list No. 288, pledging to solve citizens’ problems through the next Iraqi government. Leaders promised to end the salary crisis, provide marriage and small loans, ensure cheap fuel, and address the sacrifices and neglect faced by the people of Mosul.
New Generation Movement list leaders in Sulaimanyah and Erbil vowed that “with the next Iraqi government, we solve the problems of the people.” Contesting with list No. 288 under the slogan “They are lying again,” they pledged solutions to salaries, fuel prices, and small loans.
After the launch of the election campaign, the PUK has begun stealing the New Generation Movement’s flex banners and iron stands in Sulaimanyah. The move highlights growing tensions as ruling parties attempt to obstruct opposition campaigns.
The Iraqi Election Commission confirmed that 46 out of 329 parliamentary seats are allocated to the Kurdistan Region, or 14 percent of the total. More than 21.4 million people are eligible to vote nationwide, including over 3 million in Kurdistan.
Sirwa Abdulwahid launched the New Generation’s election campaign in Sulaimanyah, vowing to respond strongly on November 11. She affirmed loyalty to Shaswar Abdulwahid, saying he embodies the people’s will for freedom, justice, and dignity.
Iraq has resumed exports of crude oil from Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) fields under the direct supervision of SOMO. The exports began from the Turkish port with oversight to ensure transparency and compliance with international standards.
The Czech Ambassador to Iraq, Jan Schneidoff, visited the New Generation Movement headquarters in Sulaimanyah on Thursday. The meeting focused on Iraq’s political situation, the upcoming parliamentary elections, and the arrest of party leader Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir.
The Metro Center for the Protection of Journalists’ Rights denounced fake social media pages spreading false statements in its name. The center affirmed that intimidation, lies, and misrepresentation will not silence its work.
The Sulaimanyah Court has refused to send Shaswar Abdulwahid’s case documents to the Court of Appeal. His arrest and sentencing have fueled controversy amid political tensions.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was poisoned in Moscow but has since recovered, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. He has been living in Russia since being ousted last year.
IHEC will announce today the names of 7,768 approved candidates for Iraq’s parliamentary elections. Voting is scheduled for November 11, with campaigning to start Friday.
Prime Minister Sudani stressed that Baghdad will send KRG salaries if Erbil abides by agreements. He accused the region of past oil smuggling that damaged Iraq’s standing with OPEC.
The Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) has issued new guidelines for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections, banning misuse of state resources, premature campaigning, and actions such as issuing employment orders or donating land during the campaign.
Kawa Abdulqadir said the expired KRG has delayed salaries despite funds arriving from Baghdad. He accused the government of paralysis while engaging in oil smuggling, taxes, and customs looting.