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Iraq rejects Syria’s request to take back 4,000 suspected IS detainees
Baghdad says prisoners suspected of crimes in Iraq will face Iraqi investigations and trials, while it seeks international help with detention costs.
Associated Press
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Iraq Implements New Dinar Exchange Rate
The Central Bank put a cabinet-approved devaluation into effect, setting the public cash-dollar rate at 1,520 dinars.
Rudaw English
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Baghdad and Erbil Remain Apart on 2027 Budget Terms
A Kurdish lawmaker says the two governments still disagree over the region’s federal share, oil deliveries and customs revenue.
Rudaw English
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Iraq Devalues Dinar as Oil-Route Disruption Deepens
Baghdad adjusted the official dinar rate as the regional war and Strait of Hormuz disruption increased pressure on oil-dependent public finances.
Associated Press
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Iraq’s 2027 budget draft targets 217 trillion dinars in spending
A parliamentary finance committee member said the draft projects a 50-trillion-dinar deficit and proposes new public-sector contract posts as lawmakers press for greater consultation.
Shafaq News
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Environment Ministry Flags Budget and Staffing Constraints
A parliamentary review focused on Iraq’s environmental policy, water pollution, waste, land degradation and the ministry’s lack of operating funds.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Parliament Starts Scrutiny of Iraq’s 2027 Budget
Lawmakers and the finance minister reviewed the initial 2027 budget framework, including revenue diversification and spending reform.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Kurdistan Security Forces Announce ISIS Cell Arrests
Asayish says it detained 22 suspects in operations across Sulaimani and Halabja.
Rudaw English
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Kurdistan Cabinet Deadlock Draws Barzani Warning
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani says the prolonged failure to form a new regional cabinet cannot continue indefinitely.
Rudaw English
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Parliament Examines Delivery of Infrastructure Projects
The Services and Reconstruction Committee reviewed project selection, delays and service works in Baghdad and several governorates.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Trade Ministry Faces Parliamentary Questions on Food and Imports
A parliamentary committee reviewed food-basket policy, import licensing, trade agreements and anti-corruption controls with the trade minister.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Lawmakers Continue Work on Renewable Energy Regulation
Parliament’s energy committee brought together government specialists to refine a draft law intended to diversify Iraq’s energy mix.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Parliament Reviews Customs Digitisation and Anti-Corruption Measures
A parliamentary committee inspected the General Customs Authority’s operations and the rollout of the ASYCUDA digital customs system.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Iraq and World Bank Discuss Shift to Performance Budgeting
Parliamentarians and World Bank representatives examined fiscal reform, non-oil revenue and a phased move away from line-item budgeting.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Iraqi Parliament Passes Notaries Reform, Advances Four Bills
The legislature approved a modernisation amendment for notary offices and moved forward on juvenile justice, markets, navigation and solar cooperation legislation.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Election Commission Seeks Funding for 2027 Provincial Polls
Parliament’s Finance Committee reviewed the electoral commission’s operational needs, voting technology and preparations for provincial council elections.
Iraqi Council of Representatives
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Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.
aljazeera.com
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Ruling alliance says it has agreed on nominees for Iraq’s vacant ministries
A senior Coordination Framework lawmaker said the bloc had settled on candidates for nine unfilled Cabinet posts, though parliamentary approval remains pending.
Rudaw
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Zaidi Presses Blocs to Complete Cabinet and Weapons Deal
The prime minister asked Coordination Framework leaders to resolve outstanding ministerial posts and support disarmament negotiations.
Shafaq News
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KRG Delegation Heads to Baghdad for Budget Talks
Erbil planned discussions with the federal Finance Ministry on the region’s 2027 entitlements and salary funding.
Rudaw English
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Iraq Reaffirms Objection to Israel at UNESCO
Baghdad’s representative says Iraq opposes Israeli participation in UNESCO meetings under its anti-normalization law.
Shafaq News
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Coordination Framework Considers Internal Leadership Council
The Shiite alliance is weighing a standing body to oversee government work, though the idea has no evident constitutional basis.
Shafaq News
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Baghdad Sets June 2027 Target for Bringing Factional Arms Under State Control
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said three armed factions had begun joining a state-control process as Baghdad pursues a broader security and diplomatic agenda.
Shafaq News
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Foreign Minister Outlines Iraq’s Security Agenda in Washington
Fuad Hussein discussed a state-weapons plan, counter-ISIS cooperation and Iraq-US economic ties at the Atlantic Council.
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.
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Armed Faction Floats New Ministry During Disarmament Talks
A source says a faction proposed creating a ministry while negotiations continue over weapons control and vacant cabinet posts.
Shafaq News
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Prime Minister Urges Armed Groups to Join Weapons-Control Plan
Ali al-Zaidi praised factions that agreed to place arms under state authority and called on others to follow.
Rudaw English
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US Military Withdrawal from Iraq Marks Security Transition
The final US personnel left the Erbil coalition base, ending the US military presence in Iraq and shifting counter-ISIS cooperation to a bilateral framework.
Enabling Peace in Iraq Center
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Baghdad Sets June 2027 Target for Bringing Factional Arms Under State Control
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced a roadmap to regulate weapons held by armed factions and disarm non-Iraqi groups operating in Iraq.
Office of the Prime Minister of Iraq