Iraq’s recent election saw 329 seats contested along sectarian lines. The outcome will impact the US-Iraq security arrangement and address the growing power of Iran-backed militias.
Iraq’s PM Al-Sudani scores big election victory
The list backing incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has scored a big win in parliament after elections, sources close to his alliance told AFP on Wednesday. […] …
One last chance: UAE and Iraq’s World Cup hopes ride in Asia’s 5th qualifying round
Lose and the wait for a World Cup spot could extend another four years. Win and there’s a shot at one of the last two places in the expanded 48-team global tournament for 2026. Iraq and United Arab …
Iran engages in diplomatic blitz, strengthening ties with Iraq, Uzbekistan, UAE
Amid tensions with Israel and the US, Iran is ramping up diplomacy to build a “multipolar order,” strengthening ties with Iraq, the UAE, and Uzbekistan to safeguard its regional influence. Iran is …
Saudi Arabia, Iraq allocate full term crude volumes to Indian refiners in December, sources say
Middle Eastern producers Saudi Arabia and Iraq have allocated full term crude volumes to Indian refiners for December, while also offering more under optional contracts, sources at three Indian …
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait increase supplies to India in December, sources say
Middle Eastern producers Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait will raise crude oil supplies to India in December as Indian refiners seek alternatives to Russian barrels, sources at four Indian refiners said …
The balancing act that could define Iraq’s future
Sudani, the Iraqi prime minister gunning for a second term in the country’s elections on Tuesday, has many strings to his bow.
Russian oil firm’s multibillion-dollar assets overseas at risk as US sanctions begin to bite
The Iraqi government says it can no longer work with Russian oil company Lukoil – which has a huge stake in the country’s oil fields – because of recently imposed US sanctions against the company.
Jordan Discusses Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, chaired a meeting of the Energy Partnership Council on Sunday to discuss ways to benefit from investment …
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits White House for historic Trump meeting
Ahmed al-Sharaa — who 20 years ago was thrown into a US detention centre in Iraq after he joined al-Qaeda militants fighting the Americans — will on Monday become the first Syrian president to visit …