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The State Administration Coalition reviewed Iraq's security, economy, regional developments, and government priorities during its 37th meeting in Baghdad.
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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed Erbil-Baghdad relations, Iraq's security, and regional developments in Baghdad.
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Iraq records an 18% drop in crime during the first half of 2026, as authorities seize nearly two tons of narcotics and arrest thousands.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi holds Pentagon and Treasury talks as Iraq and the United States reshape security and economic relations.
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Iraqi PM Ali Al-Zaidi reaffirms a September 30 deadline for armed groups to surrender their weapons, vowing no arms outside state control.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi says his White House visit marks a new chapter with Washington, focused on economic partnership and U.S. troop withdrawal.
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Najaf plans a new border crossing with Saudi Arabia to boost trade and investment, with Iraq now awaiting final approval from Riyadh.

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U.S. gold prices fell sharply as rising oil costs increased fears about stronger inflation. Spot gold declined 1.5% to $4,060.36 per ounce. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures dropped 1.1% to $4,068.30.
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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani joined Iraq’s senior leaders in Baghdad for State Administration Coalition talks focused on Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s upcoming Washington visit and key national issues.

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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq rejected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit and warned against US agreements that bypass parliamentary oversight.

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Iraq gold recovery efforts secured 375 kilograms of gold in a major corruption case involving a former senior Oil Ministry official.

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Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi will lead a senior Iraqi delegation to Washington for major economic discussions. The visit will prioritize energy cooperation, oil production, export security, and wider investment ties.

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Cooling equipment prices have nearly doubled across Baghdad as summer demand strains limited supplies.

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Iraq has agreed to new U.S. demands to tighten financial controls and halt dollar flows to Iranian-backed militias as Baghdad strengthens oversight of its banking system.

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Iraqi authorities arrested Oil Products Distribution Company Director General Hussein Talib as the country's expanding anti-corruption investigation continues.

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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Italy's Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy during an official ceremony in Erbil.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi thanked Iraq's government, people, and religious authorities for their role in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies.

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Kuwait released five Iraqi fishermen after talks with Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during his first Gulf visit under Iraq's new government, highlighting stronger Iraq-Kuwait ties.

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Iraq’s oil exports to the United States surpassed one million barrels in the latest monthly reading. The increase kept Iraq among Washington’s key crude suppliers.

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The Iraq housing loan freeze has left hundreds of Bismayah apartment buyers unable to complete purchases. Rafidain Bank stopped issuing loan contracts after a reported funding shortage.

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