The Sunni National Political Council has nominated six candidates for the position of speaker of the Iraqi parliament. Officials say agreement on a candidate from outside the list is still possible.
Iraq’s Planning Ministry says inflation fell by 0.3% compared to last month, driven mainly by lower food and housing prices. The real estate sector saw a 1% drop, contributing significantly to the overall decline.
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced that Iran has suspended gas exports to Iraq for one week due to maintenance work. The suspension, which comes amid the aftermath of the Kormor gas field attack, has already affected several power plants across the country.
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council has released the official statistics for marriages and divorces recorded in October. The data show more than 34,000 marriages and over 7,000 divorces across the country.
Iraq’s Ministry of Planning has announced the final results of the general population census, confirming a total population of over 46 million. The ministry said future censuses will move to fully digital methods.
Baghdad Municipality has announced new fines for blocking streets, dumping waste, and washing cars in public spaces. Penalties range from 500,000 to five million dinars depending on the violation.
Several Iraqi provinces have declared Tuesday a public holiday to commemorate the martyrdom of Fatima Zahra. The decision excludes security, health, and essential service departments.
A new wave of rain will affect several parts of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region starting tonight. Temperatures are expected to drop by four to five degrees Celsius.
Two students were killed in a serious accident on the Kirkuk–Tikrit highway while returning to Alam district after their exam. Their car overturned, and the bodies have been sent to the hospital
Flights between Baghdad and Athens are expected to start within two to three weeks after the Greek Civil Aviation Authority approved the route. The decision follows major upgrades at Baghdad International Airport and compliance with international aviation standards.
Two Iraqi army officers and a soldier were killed in a collision on the new Sini road in Beji. Police say the newly built road encourages speeding, leading to frequent deadly accidents
Iraq has laid the foundation stone for its first factory to produce infant milk and children's food. The project, launched by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani, will produce up to nine million bottles of food annually.
Fuad Hussein says more than 10 candidates are competing for the post of Iraq’s next prime minister, as political parties begin formal cabinet formation talks. He also confirmed that Baghdad will send the September and October payments next week.
The Iraqi government expects the 2026 budget revenues to be close to this year’s 200 trillion dinars. Despite an annual deficit exceeding 60 trillion dinars, revenues are expected to cover salaries, services, and investment spending.
The number of appeals filed against the final election results has risen to 80, including 36 appeals submitted today alone. The appeals follow the commission’s announcement of the final results on November 17.
The Iraqi Ministry of Health says medicine labeling has increased from 30% to 70% within two years through 1.6 billion health stickers. The ministry aims to reach a full 100% labeling rate to regulate the pharmaceutical market and prevent price manipulation.
Iraq plans to halt gas exports by 2028 and attract $100 billion in Gulf investment under new economic reforms. Sudani says the government will combat poverty and corruption while strengthening ties with the Kurdistan Region and international partners.
The Iraqi Cabinet approved payments for ballot box and reserve employees, ranging from 100,000 to 400,000 dinars. Bank card requirements have been removed, and payments will be distributed through banks
Iraqi military intelligence has foiled an attempt to smuggle 22,000 narcotic pills into Anbar province using a balloon. The drugs were seized in the Karma area and handed over to the Counter-Narcotics Directorate.
The Iraqi Election Commission will announce the final parliamentary election results today or tomorrow, confirming a 100% match with manual counting. Parties will have three days to submit appeals after publication.