Make Iraq Great Again: Trump's New Slogan for Iraq
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "I Want to Make Iraq Great Again": Trump's New Slogan for Iraq and What It Means Savaya's "Make Iraq Great Again" echoes Trump's signature slogan, signaling a bold U.S. push to reshape Iraq's political […]
CBI to Improve Payment Systems
By John Lee. The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and Chairman of the Iraqi Payments Council, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, chaired the regular meeting of the National Payments Council at the Bank's headquarters. The meeting was attended by Council members, including senior officials from the Central Bank, representatives of ministries and government […]
Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30-Year Closure
By John Lee. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis officially inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad, marking the reopening of Switzerland's diplomatic mission after a three-decade hiatus. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Explainer: Iraq Elections 2025
By Dr Renad Mansour, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq elections 2025: How votes are won and what the results could mean for Iraq's fragile stability Iraq goes to the polls on 11 November. But with few Iraqis […]
Why Washington's anti-PMF Moves are Testing the Iraq Partnership
By Mohammed A. Salih for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Why Washington's anti-PMF moves are testing the Iraq partnership Recent measures from the Trump administration against Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) -- a 240,000-strong force with an […]
Video: Chatham House Iraq Initiative Conference 2025
By John Lee. Earlier this month, Chatham House presented its Iraq Initiative Conference 2025. At this seventh annual Iraq Initiative conference, Iraqi and international policymakers, experts and civil society, convened in London to explore Iraq's trajectory in the year ahead. The conference explored key questions including: How can Iraq foster long-term stability in an era […]
UNHCR Iraq At a Glance - October 2025
By John Lee. UNHCR Iraq has published "UNHCR Iraq At a Glance - October 2025". According to the overview: "Iraq is leaving behind the effects of three decades of political turmoil and armed conflicts that deeply impacted its people. The country has been experiencing relative stability and is advancing towards sustainable development, including solutions for […]
FCC Project to End Iraq's Imports of High-Octane Petrol
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad has announced that the launch of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) project at the South Refineries Company (SRC) in Basra will enable Iraq to achieve self-sufficiency in petrol and other oil derivatives once it is inaugurated on Saturday. […]
Article 19 Warns of Iraq's Cooperation with Big Tech
From Article 19. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Cooperation with Big Tech must not put freedom of expression at risk ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned over the growing collaboration between Iraq's Communication and Media Commission (CMC) and major social media […]
WFP Iraq Country Brief, September 2025
In Numbers 10,598 People assisted in September USD 279,193 cash-based transfers made In September USD 10.4 million for the next six months (October 2025 - March 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,000 beneficiaries (1,690 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) in […]
$43m Public Hospital opened in Duhok
By John Lee. On Wednesday, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated the Shorsh-Hetit Public Hospital in Deraluk, Duhok Governorate. The four-storey facility, built at a cost of $43 million [approx. IQD 56 billion], spans 43,000 square metres and includes 100 beds. It offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency and primary care, six […]
UNHCR Protection Services for Refugees in Iraq, 2022-25
By John Lee. UNHCR Iraq has published a review of its protection services for refugees in Iraq from 2022 to 2025. According to the overview: Over USD 11.8 million was contributed through UNHCR to prevent, mitigate the risk of, and respond to gender-based violence. UNHCR and partners supported more than 16,400 survivors (women, men, and […]