Sudani: An Attack on an Arab Country Threatens the Security of All
At the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed that an attack on any Arab country threatens the collective security of all others. Leaders from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey also condemned Israel’s policies and rejected relocation plans for Palestinians.
A member of Iraq’s Finance Committee accused the Kurdistan Region of failing to hand over oil and financial revenues to Baghdad, linking the ongoing salary crisis to political maneuvering ahead of elections. He said the lack of transparency has worsened the plight of citizens and created tension with the federal government.
IHEC has banned premature publicity before September 15. Any candidate or party violating the rule will face legal action.
New Generation Movement MP Mofaq Hussein warned that suspending surgeries in public hospitals is an inhuman attempt by the PUK and KDP to exploit citizens’ health. He accused the ruling parties of diverting revenues to benefit their private hospitals and companies instead of supporting public healthcare.
Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says investment in Iraq has reached $100 billion in two years, with plans to further boost the economy. He stressed the role of the private sector and foreign capital in driving growth.
Adnan Sayed Hussein warned that the ruling government will cripple the health sector after raising water and electricity prices. He said New Generation Movementwill resist the policy and defend citizens from being forced into private hospitals.
New Generation Movement pledges to join Iraq’s next cabinet with five promises, including salary payments, youth marriage advances, cheap fuel, and ending KDP-PUK dominance.
Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, leader of the New Generation Movement, reaffirmed his confidence in the people and vowed steadfast resistance against oppression ahead of the upcoming elections. He urged citizens to stand firm and confront injustice with determination.
Peshawa Hawrami: The KRG will not accept humiliation if Baghdad fails to send the budget. He said Erbil is ready to hand over revenues legally but will consider other options if no deal is reached.
Massoud Barzani: The September Revolution laid the foundation for Kurdish unity and struggle. He said it inspired the people to pursue new goals and broader horizons.
IHEC announced that 788 candidates have been expelled and 53 reinstated following appeals, with the total number of candidates now at 7,734 ahead of the November 11 elections.
Sulaimani hospitals performed 429 heart resuscitations and admitted over 1,800 heart patients last month, the Health Directorate reported. The statistics also recorded dozens of surgeries, hundreds of catheterizations, and thousands of medical tests during the same period.
Iraq and Oman have reached an initial agreement to build a new pipeline to supply Omani crude oil to Iraq. The project will begin with a 10-million-barrel facility at Duqm port, with future expansion planned.
Kurdish activists in the UK staged a protest in front of the Iraqi Embassy, denouncing the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) courts as politically influenced and calling for judicial independence and transparency
PUK and KDP have secured 18 new senior diplomatic posts in Baghdad. Critics say the parties block salaries in Kurdistan while gaining power in Iraq.
The Iraqi Ministry of Education announced plans to open 500 new schools across the country to meet growing student numbers and improve learning conditions. The project aims to reduce reliance on multi-shift schools and enhance educational quality.
The Iraqi Minister of Higher Education announced that public and private universities now host 10 artificial intelligence colleges. The initiative aims to align education with global standards and prepare graduates for the labor market.
The outgoing Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will meet today to review oil and non-oil revenues following the Iraqi Council of Ministers’ recent decisions. The agenda also includes Peshmerga pension law implementation, loan facilitation, and unification of financial procedures with Baghdad.
Religious teacher Tahir Kalabashi voiced strong support for Shaswar Abdulwahid, saying he has defended the people against oppression. He criticized the silence of salaried employees despite losing their rights and praised NRT for exposing corruption.
The Iraqi Presidency has denounced the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. It reaffirmed Iraq’s full support for Doha and urged global action.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has condemned the Israeli bombing in Doha, calling it a threat to regional stability. KRG President Nechirvan Barzani voiced support for Qatar and urged international action to restore peace.
Former KRG minister and Zahmetkeshan Party deputy secretary Saad Khalid has passed away in Erbil after a long illness. Born in 1963, he served as a Peshmerga and later held senior party and government positions.
Masrour Barzani says the KRG is close to resolving disputes with Baghdad and in the final stage of restarting oil exports. But revenues remain withheld until salaries are sent.
The Iraqi cabinet meets today to review reports on oil and non-oil revenues. Baghdad demands the KRG resume exports, while salary payments remain at risk due to non-compliance.
Iraq’s non-oil revenues reached 7.18 trillion dinars in 2024, up from 420 billion in 2023, driven by reforms expanding the tax base and e-payments.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in Cairo under Egyptian mediation to revive nuclear negotiations after coordination was halted in June.
Deputy PM Qubad Talabani says the Kurdistan Region aims to become a key economic and technological hub. He emphasized youth innovation in AI and entrepreneurship despite high graduate unemployment.
The headquarters of the Kurdistan Communist Party (KCP) in Qarahanjir was targeted in a shooting on Monday. The attack caused material damage but no casualties, with the gunman fleeing the scene.
Eight OPEC+ countries, including Iraq and Saudi Arabia, will increase oil production by 137,000 barrels per day next month, marking the third such rise to stabilize the global market.