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April 2025

Supreme Court postpones Khor Abdullah verdict until after Arab League Summit
Lawsuits seeks to reverse a controversial 2023 decision that annulled Iraq’s ratification of the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait.
Judiciary acquits Halbusi, paving way for political comeback
The decision will have major implications for the Sunni political landscape.
Weekly roundup: Iraq and Syria grow bilateral ties
Head of INIS travels to Damascus again. Syrian Shia leader travels to Baghdad. Foreign Minister meets with regional leaders. Jordanian Speaker travels…
Blow to Sudani as key allies signal split ahead of elections
Shia parties that make up the Coordination Framework announce they will compete as separate lists rather than as a unified alliance.
Weekly roundup: Halabja becomes Iraq’s 19th province
Halabja becomes 19th province. PM travels to Doha. PM visits Kurdistan Region. Iraqi delegation travels to Ankara. US congressional delegation travels…
Weekly roundup: Parliamentary elections set for November
Council of Ministers votes on election date. Nationwide teachers strike. New member of the FSC sworn in. New British Ambassador presents credentials…
Iraq moves toward November elections despite political disputes
The Council of Ministers voted on Wednesday to set November 11, 2025, as the official date for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Iraq's looming budget cuts: what to expect if oil prices stay low
With Brent crude currently trading at $63 per barrel, pressure is building on Baghdad to revise its spending priorities.
Weekly roundup: Iraq downplays impact of new US tariffs
Iraqi leaders exchange Eid greetings. Iraqi leaders visit their home provinces for Eid. Muted Al-Quds Day march in Iraq. Iraq to fuel Lebanon for six…
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