Search the news

Noticeable Surge in Food Prices in Iraq Amid Importation Challenges

Local markets in Iraq witnessed a fresh wave of price increases for essential food commodities between April 15 and 17, 2026, sparking widespread concern among the public and economic circles. Experts...

IMF Lowers Global Economic Growth Forecast to 3.1% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund announced in its World Economic Outlook report released in mid-April 2026 a downward revision of its global economic growth forecast to 3.1% for the current year, prima...

Chinese Economy Records 5% Growth in Q1, Beating Market Expectations

Official economic data released on April 16, 2026, revealed that the world's second-largest economy achieved a solid 5% growth during the first quarter of the year, effectively surpassing the forecast...

Diplomatic Tension Following Saudi Foreign Ministry's Summoning of Iraqi Ambassador in Riyadh

Iraqi-Gulf diplomatic relations experienced a highly sudden and unexpected shock on April 12, 2026, with severe repercussions continuing robustly into the middle of the month, immediately following th...

Washington Pushes for Direct Talks Between Lebanon and Israel to Avoid Total Explosion

The US President announced in highly surprising statements on April 16, 2026, that there are advanced, high-level arrangements in place to hold direct meetings and talks between prominent leaders from...

Pakistani Mediation in Tehran to Arrange a New Round of Negotiations Between US and Iran

In highly intensive diplomatic maneuvering aimed at containing the rapidly escalating regional crisis, a high-level Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on April 16, 2026, in a...

IMF Warns: Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economy and Iraqi Oil Exports

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank issued a highly critical joint warning on April 14, 2026, regarding the potentially catastrophic repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the M...

Increasing US Pressure on Baghdad to Dismantle and Hold Armed Factions Accountable

The diplomatic arena between Baghdad and Washington witnessed a noticeable escalation in the tone of discourse on April 16, 2026, as the US administration delivered strongly worded messages explicitly...

Iraq Hands Over American and Finnish Citizens After Clearing Them of Terrorist Ties

In a notable security and legal move that took place on April 14, 2026, judicial and security authorities in Iraq announced the official handover of an American citizen and a Finnish national to their...

Government Formation Negotiations Oscillate Between Renewing Sudani and Maliki's Return

The corridors of Iraqi politics in mid-April 2026 are dominated by heated discussions regarding the identity of the Prime Minister tasked with forming the new government, amid intense competition with...

Fallout from the Election of Nizar Amidi as President and Rising Kurdish Divisions

The Iraqi political arena has witnessed rapid and extensive reactions over the past few hours following the recent developments regarding the election of Mr. Nizar Amidi as the new President of the Re...

Lucid Motors Secures $1 Billion in New Investment Funding

In a massive boost for the clean transportation sector, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors announced on April 14, 2026, its successful acquisition of new investment funding exceeding $1...