Renewed Tensions over Kuwait-Iraq Border
By Sara al-Qaher for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Controversial canal again sparks dispute in Iraq Iraq is fighting a tide of dissent as its lawmakers accuse the government of handing over the Khor Abdullah border canal to Kuwait […]
Iraq Shuts Down Internet again to Combat Cheating
By John Lee. Iraqi authorities have reportedly shut down the internet across the country on several occasions over the past week in an effort to combat cheating in exams. According to dyn.com, this is the third year in a row the Iraq has resorted to these tactics. A report from the Brookings Institution recently found […]
PM calls for New Electoral Commission
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has called on the parliament to form a new electoral commission, as the expiration of the legal term of the current commission is nearing. Abadi made his call during his weekly news conference on Tuesday. A group of Iraqi MPs had submitted a petition to the speaker of parliament requesting […]
US, Coalition Continue Strikes Against IS
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Monday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, fighter and remotely […]
ISIL Fighters Trapped in Western Mosul
As Iraqi security forces continue the push to liberate Mosul, terrorists with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant find themselves trapped in the city's west, a Pentagon spokesman said. "At this point, ISIL fighters are stuck in Mosul," the Defense Department's director of press operations, Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, told reporters. With Iraqi […]
Oil Minister to Attend Iraq Petroleum Conference
The CWC Group has confirmed the attendance of H.E. Jabbar Al Liabi, Minister of Oil, Federal Republic of Iraq, at the 2017 edition of Iraq Petroleum, taking place at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London on 22-23 May 2017. H.E. Jabbar Al Liabi, a regular speaker at CWC Iraq events, will open this year’s Iraq Petroleum Conference […]
Iran Mercantile Exchange plans Branch in Iraq
By John Lee. The Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) has set up a taskforce to "strengthen and deepen" its relationship with Iraq. Among the areas being considered are free economic zones on both sides, simplification of customs regulations, and the use of modern financial instruments like Certificate of Depositary Receipt based on warehousing systems to be […]
The Truth behind Oil Theft in Basra
By Salam Zidane for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On Jan. 15, Iraqi members of parliament, including Sadeq al-Mhanna from the ruling National Alliance, revealed that they are in possession of documents that prove the theft of 300,000 barrels […]
Emergency Fertilizer Distributions help Iraqi Farmers
Emergency fertilizer distributions help conflict-affected Iraqi farmers increase wheat production More than 2 000 farmers affected by conflict in Iraq have received 750 tonnes of fertilizer from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to increase production of their winter wheat crops. The farmers, from Alqosh and Sheikan districts of Ninewa Governorate each received 350 […]
NATO Launches Training Effort in Iraq
NATO launched a new training programme in Iraq on Sunday (5 February 2017), teaching Iraqi security forces to counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Around 30 enlisted soldiers are participating in the first five-week course. ''NATO's training and capacity building in Iraq is strengthening the country's ability to fight ISIL and provide for its own security,'' […]
Military Strikes Hit IS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber, fighter […]
Iraq seeks Extradition of $800m Fraudster
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has said that an Iraqi detained by Jordanian authorities is Ziad Tariq Abdullah Al-Qattan, the former deputy of the Secretary General of Iraqi Ministry of Defense, who has been convicted in absentia of embezzling about 1 trillion Iraqi dinars (IQD) ($800 million) from the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. […]