The U.S. is set to place hefty tariffs on several big energy producers—Algeria, Brazil, Iraq and Libya. So why do oil traders seem unbothered? For one thing, the executive order that accompanied Trump …
PKK disarmament to take a few months in Iraq, Turkey ruling party says
The handover of weapons by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in Iraq, following its decision to disband, should be completed within a few months, a spokeperson for Turkey’s ruling AK Party …
Iraq’s top court to hear key cases on delayed Kurdistan salaries
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court is set to review two critical lawsuits on Monday concerning the delayed disbursement of salaries for public employees in the Kurdistan Region.
COMMENT: Iraq’s fiscal crisis exposes the perils of petro-state profligacy
By bnm Gulf bureau The foreign-calculated sums are stark. Iraq’s budget deficit will more than double from 4.2% of GDP this year to 9.2% by 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund. Oil …
Trump Hits More Nations With Tariff Letters Including Libya, Iraq and the Philippines
President Trump posted letters to his Truth Social platform Wednesday outlining tariff levels for seven countries. Trump said he would levy 30% tariffs on Libya, Iraq, and Algeria, effective Aug. 1.
Trump Reveals New Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US.
Trump’s New Tariff Wave! Iraq, Philippines, Libya & 3 Others Now Get ‘Take It Or Leave It Letters’
Trump has issued tariff letters to six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines. , US News News – Times Now
Trump issues new tariffs for six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines
US President Donald Trump has issued a new round of tariff letters to six countries, including Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova and the Philippines.
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation
Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.
Iraq’s leadership agrees to re-legislate Kuwait pact as MPs push to nullify it
A political rift emerges in Iraq over the Khor Abdullah agreement with Kuwait. The government seeks to re-ratify it while MPs push for a vote to nullify it.