Kurdistan region of Iraq: Navigating refugee crisis amidst geopolitical storms- The Week
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) sits at a unique geopolitical crossroads, bordering Syria, Türkiye, and Iran. The…
Iraq compensates families killed and wounded in US-Israel-Iran war
2026-04-28T17:00:30+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil Families of Iraqis killed or wounded…
102 years later: The Kirkuk governorate returns to Turkmen
A short while ago, in a Kirkuk Provincial Council session, Governor Rebwar Taha, who is close to the…
Like Michael Corleone, Iraq’s Militias Seek Legitimacy
Saddam Hussein’s favorite movie was reportedly “The Godfather.” A central theme in the story is the attempts of…
How Iraq’s presidential vote unfolds complex bargaining process
Following the Iraqi parliamentary elections held in 2025, presidential elections were held on April 11, 2026. According to…
Iraq Is Running Out of Time to Move Its Oil — And Every Option Is Dangerous
With over 90% of its annual budget historically coming from oil and around 95% of that black gold…
Türkiye thwarts Israeli plan to employ Kurds in war against Iran
Israel’s support for terrorist groups claiming to represent Kurdish interests in the Middle East is no secret but…
Oil prices ease as Iraq resumes Kirkuk exports via Türkiye’s Ceyhan
Iraqi authorities announced on Wednesday the resumption of oil exports of 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Kirkuk…
Iraq’s KRG, Baghdad reach deal on resuming oil exports via Türkiye’s Ceyhan port
Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) said Tuesday that it has reached an understanding with Baghdad to resume oil…
Oil prices ease as Iraq resumes Kirkuk exports via Türkiye’s Ceyhan
Iraqi authorities announced on Wednesday the resumption of oil exports of 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Kirkuk…
Iraq, KRG agree to resume oil exports to Türkiye via Ceyhan
Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) have reached an agreement to restart oil exports through…
Iraq to Hold Oil Output Near 1.4 Million Bpd as War Strangles Exports
Iraq will maintain crude oil production at roughly 1.4 million barrels per day as the war disrupting the…