Shwan Ibrahim Taha, an expert in Iraq’s finance and investments affairs. Image Courtesy: Image Supplied …
Palestinians who settled in Iraq have remained stateless for generations
There are an estimated six million Palestinian refugees in the diaspora — most of them descendants of families who left 76 years ago during the war when Israel was established.
Iraq To Extend Voluntary Oil Cuts Of 220,000 Bpd In Q2
Iraq announced on Sunday it will extend its voluntary oil production cut of 220,000 barrels per day until June 2024 to reinforce the OPEC+ alliance’s strategy. The oil ministry of Iraq, second-largest …
Monitor urges Iraq to shut religious loophole facilitating child marriage
“Iraqi authorities need to recognize that unregistered marriages are opening the door to child marriage on a large scale,” Sarah Sanbar, Iraq researcher at Human Rights Watch, said in a report …
IMF expects constant financial growth in Iraq, confirms diversification efforts
A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) outlines optimistic expectations for Iraq’s economic trajectory, citing ongoing financial …
Larger declines in oil prices or extended OPEC+ cuts could weigh on Iraq’s fiscal account, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund said on Sunday that larger declines in oil prices or extended OPEC+ cuts could weigh on Iraq’s fiscal and external accounts. “Iraq needs to increase non-oil exports and …
Rains bring relief to drought-stricken Iraq, experts urge action to prevent more desertification
Although the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have swelled in recent heavy rains, a dry climate is the norm in Iraq, and with Turkish and Iranian dams cutting off water flow.
The US War on Yemen Is an Exercise in Futility
Over the last four months, the Israeli war on Gaza has spilled over into the rest of the Middle East, from Lebanon to Iraq. But the most dramatic example has been the link between events in Palestine …
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
New rotations of Guard troops headed to the Middle East at the beginning of the year, including the New Jersey National Guard. More than 1,500 members of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team left in …
Sites Identified For Water Harvesting Dams In Iraq
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources has announced the selection of locations for over 36 (sic) dams for water harvesting acro …