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April2026-04-30T13:59:22.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777549315738.webpIraq security forces detain 18 terror suspects in Aprilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-falls-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-5Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T13:32:35.000000ZDollar falls in Baghdad and Erbil2026-04-30T13:32:35.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777555765401.webpDollar falls in Baghdad and Erbilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-surge-despite-global-lossesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T13:02:03.000000ZBasrah crudes surge despite global losses2026-04-30T13:02:03.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777552929526.webpBasrah crudes surge despite global losseshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-warns-US-ships-risk-same-fate-as-basesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T12:42:31.000000ZIran warns US ships risk same fate as bases2026-04-30T12:42:31.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777552896745.webpIran warns US ships risk same fate as baseshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/US-base-in-Erbil-redeploys-Aerostat-surveillance-balloonShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T12:21:34.000000ZUS base in Erbil redeploys Aerostat surveillance balloon2026-04-30T12:21:34.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777550293561.webpUS base in Erbil redeploys Aerostat surveillance balloonhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-intercepts-33-kg-of-drugs-smuggled-by-balloonsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T11:58:05.000000ZIraq intercepts 33 kg of drugs smuggled by balloons2026-04-30T11:58:05.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777544833783.webpIraq intercepts 33 kg of drugs smuggled by balloonshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-sets-new-Hormuz-management-plan-rejects-US-presenceShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T11:53:18.000000ZIran sets new Hormuz management plan, rejects US presence2026-04-30T11:53:18.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777546248340.webpIran sets new Hormuz management plan, rejects US presencehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-kills-8-in-south-Lebanon-Hezbollah-wounds-12-soldiersShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T11:32:30.000000ZIsrael kills 8 in south Lebanon, Hezbollah wounds 12 soldiers2026-04-30T11:32:30.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777543147124.webpIsrael kills 8 in south Lebanon, Hezbollah wounds 12 soldiershttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/US-extends-deadline-for-Lukoil-asset-sales-to-May-30Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T10:52:30.000000ZUS extends deadline for Lukoil asset sales to May 302026-04-30T10:52:30.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777536404663.webpUS extends deadline for Lukoil asset sales to May 30https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Sudani-s-coalition-demands-five-ministries-in-al-Zaidi-s-governmentShafaaq 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Presidenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iranian-toman-down-65-in-six-months-dollar-nears-180-000-in-TehranShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T08:29:26.000000ZIranian toman down 65% in six months, dollar nears 180,000 in Tehran2026-04-30T08:29:26.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777530244411.webpIranian toman down 65% in six months, dollar nears 180,000 in Tehranhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-climbs-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-marketsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T07:56:26.000000ZDollar climbs in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-30T07:56:26.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777533391815.webpDollar climbs in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-intercepts-Gaza-bound-Sumud-flotilla-near-CreteShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-30T07:39:08.000000ZIsrael intercepts Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla near Crete2026-04-30T07:39:08.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777534607194.webpIsrael 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Iran2026-04-30T05:20:10.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777525719105.webpOil jumps on US military option against Iranhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iranian-Navy-closes-Strait-of-Hormuz-from-the-Arabian-SeaShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T22:55:08.000000ZIranian Navy closes Strait of Hormuz from the Arabian Sea2026-04-29T22:55:08.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777496460860.webpIranian Navy closes Strait of Hormuz from the Arabian Seahttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-security-brief-Arrests-deaths-and-violent-incidentsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T22:33:33.000000ZIraq security brief: Arrests, deaths, and violent incidents2026-04-29T22:33:33.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777471704775.webpIraq security brief: Arrests, deaths, and violent incidentshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-PM-Designate-taps-office-team-ahead-of-cabinet-formationShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T21:59:28.000000ZIraq PM-designate taps office team ahead of cabinet formation2026-04-29T21:59:28.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777494709427.webpIraq PM-designate taps office team ahead of cabinet formationhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-ranks-82nd-globally-with-8-4-housing-price-ratioShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T21:48:54.000000ZIraq ranks 82nd globally with 8.4% housing price ratio2026-04-29T21:48:54.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777499253468.webpIraq ranks 82nd globally with 8.4% housing price ratiohttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Longest-wet-season-in-decades-revives-Iraq-s-Hawizeh-MarshShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T21:12:23.000000ZLongest wet season in decades revives Iraq’s Hawizeh Marsh2026-04-29T21:12:23.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777472396702.webpLongest wet season in decades revives Iraq’s Hawizeh Marshhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-expands-Hormuz-blockade-as-traffic-drops-to-7-tankersShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T20:57:13.000000ZUS expands Hormuz blockade as traffic drops to 7 tankers2026-04-29T20:57:13.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777484597351.webpUS expands Hormuz blockade as traffic drops to 7 tankershttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Tehran-defends-Hormuz-restrictions-following-GCC-demandsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T19:57:58.000000ZTehran defends Hormuz restrictions following GCC demands2026-04-29T19:57:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777490039613.webpTehran defends Hormuz restrictions following GCC demandshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-urges-Iran-to-surrender-claims-80-of-missiles-destroyedShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T19:37:15.000000ZTrump urges Iran to surrender, claims 80% of missiles destroyed2026-04-29T19:37:15.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777488792960.webpTrump urges Iran to surrender, claims 80% of missiles destroyedhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Iran-Speaker-urges-unity-in-new-phase-as-Trump-keeps-naval-blockadeShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T19:27:15.000000ZIran Speaker urges unity in “new phase” as Trump keeps naval blockade2026-04-29T19:27:15.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777490658897.webpIran Speaker urges unity in “new phase” as Trump keeps naval blockadehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Fighting-continues-in-south-Lebanon-despite-ceasefire-says-Israel-s-ZamirShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T19:14:32.000000ZFighting continues in south Lebanon despite ceasefire, says Israel’s Zamir2026-04-29T19:14:32.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777482543907.webpFighting continues in south Lebanon despite ceasefire, says Israel’s Zamirhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Rwanga-installs-solar-powered-water-recycling-system-at-Erbil-mosqueShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T19:04:17.000000ZRwanga installs solar-powered water recycling system at Erbil mosque2026-04-29T19:04:17.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777484811665.webpRwanga installs solar-powered water recycling system at Erbil mosquehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Exclusive-Early-Iraq-cabinet-map-outlines-ministry-allocations-under-Al-ZaidiShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T18:08:53.000000ZExclusive: Early Iraq cabinet map outlines ministry allocations under Al-Zaidi2026-04-29T18:08:53.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777480990885.webpExclusive: Early Iraq cabinet map outlines ministry allocations under Al-Zaidihttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Breast-cancer-cases-in-Najaf-rise-among-younger-womenShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T17:33:47.000000ZBreast cancer cases in Najaf rise among younger women2026-04-29T17:33:47.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777477270268.webpBreast cancer cases in Najaf rise among younger womenhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/US-dollar-tops-180-000-toman-in-IranShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T16:30:58.000000ZUS dollar tops 180,000 toman in Iran2026-04-29T16:30:58.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777479057837.webpUS dollar tops 180,000 toman in Iranhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Lebanese-President-Full-ceasefire-must-precede-direct-talks-with-IsraelShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T16:06:52.000000ZLebanese President: Full ceasefire must precede direct talks with Israel2026-04-29T16:06:52.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1755028170331.jpgLebanese President: Full ceasefire must precede direct talks with Israelhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/US-renews-calls-for-dismantling-Iran-aligned-groups-in-Iraq-after-three-reward-offersShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T15:20:17.000000ZUS renews calls for dismantling Iran-aligned groups in Iraq after three reward offers2026-04-29T15:20:17.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777475471545.webpUS renews calls for dismantling Iran-aligned groups in Iraq after three reward offershttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Kurdistan-Region-president-to-start-talks-with-Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-ZayedShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T15:00:01.000000ZKurdistan Region president to start talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed2026-04-29T15:00:01.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777473207801.webpKurdistan Region president to start talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayedhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Average-of-4-Palestinians-killed-daily-in-Gaza-since-ceasefire-rights-group-saysShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T14:45:11.000000ZAverage of 4 Palestinians killed daily in Gaza since ceasefire, rights group says2026-04-29T14:45:11.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1765119876209.webpAverage of 4 Palestinians killed daily in Gaza since ceasefire, rights group sayshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-dip-slightly-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-at-closureShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T14:07:35.000000ZUSD/IQD exchange rates dip slightly in Baghdad and Erbil at closure2026-04-29T14:07:35.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777465703481.webpUSD/IQD exchange rates dip slightly in Baghdad and Erbil at closurehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Erbil-airport-operations-remain-limited-despite-airspace-reopeningShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T13:52:11.000000ZErbil airport operations remain limited despite airspace reopening2026-04-29T13:52:11.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777470643414.webpErbil airport operations remain limited despite airspace reopeninghttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-hits-Israeli-troops-after-strikes-kill-soldiers-civilians-in-south-LebanonShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T13:05:07.000000ZHezbollah hits Israeli troops after strikes kill soldiers, civilians in south Lebanon2026-04-29T13:05:07.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777461113444.webpHezbollah hits Israeli troops after strikes kill soldiers, civilians in south Lebanonhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Erbil-patient-set-to-receive-experimental-artificial-heart-in-early-rolloutShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T12:42:33.000000ZErbil patient set to receive experimental artificial heart in early rollout2026-04-29T12:42:33.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777456005813.webpErbil patient set to receive experimental artificial heart in early rollouthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iran-s-Khuzestan-exports-61M-to-Iraq-in-one-monthShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T11:47:11.000000ZIran’s Khuzestan exports $61M to Iraq in one month2026-04-29T11:47:11.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777457953920.webpIran’s Khuzestan exports $61M to Iraq in one monthhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Turkiye-denies-airspace-to-Israeli-president-s-flight-to-KazakhstanShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T11:18:27.000000ZTurkiye denies airspace to Israeli president’s flight to Kazakhstan2026-04-29T11:18:27.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777456564390.webpTurkiye denies airspace to Israeli president’s flight to Kazakhstanhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-PM-designate-sets-up-teams-to-shape-cabinet-and-agendaShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T11:10:42.000000ZIraq PM-designate sets up teams to shape cabinet and agenda2026-04-29T11:10:42.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777460975170.webpIraq PM-designate sets up teams to shape cabinet and 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decline2026-04-29T10:01:03.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777456832123.webpBasrah crudes outpace regional benchmarks despite declinehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Maliki-Coordination-Framework-leaders-support-Iraq-PM-designateShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T09:48:50.000000ZAl-Maliki, Iraqi bloc leaders support PM-designate Al-Zaidi2026-04-29T09:48:50.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777450449515.webpAl-Maliki, Iraqi bloc leaders support PM-designate Al-Zaidihttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-inaugurates-first-phase-of-Bin-Omar-gas-project-in-BasraShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T08:59:53.000000ZIraq inaugurates first phase of Bin Omar gas project in Basra2026-04-29T08:59:53.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777447560132.webpIraq inaugurates first phase of Bin Omar gas project in Basrahttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-edge-lower-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-1-2Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T08:45:27.000000ZGold prices edge lower in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-29T08:45:27.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1735634935559.jpgGold prices edge lower in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israeli-ceasefire-violations-in-southern-Lebanon-continueShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T08:26:07.000000ZIsrael pounds southern Lebanon despite ceasefire2026-04-29T08:26:07.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777439165866.webpIsrael pounds southern Lebanon despite ceasefirehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-inch-lower-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-8Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T07:45:02.000000ZUSD/IQD exchange rates inch lower in Baghdad and Erbil2026-04-29T07:45:02.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775549884152.webpUSD/IQD exchange rates inch lower in Baghdad and Erbilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-steady-as-Iran-war-uncertainty-persistsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T07:01:05.000000ZGold steady as Iran war uncertainty persists2026-04-29T07:01:05.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1770267019191.webpGold steady as Iran war uncertainty persistshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/US-backs-Iraq-PM-designate-Al-Zaidi-after-weeks-of-deadlockShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T06:24:56.000000ZUS backs Iraq PM-designate Al-Zaidi to form new government2026-04-29T06:24:56.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777410983478.webpUS backs Iraq PM-designate Al-Zaidi to form new governmenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Trump-orders-long-term-Iran-oil-blockadeShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T06:06:29.000000ZTrump orders long-term Iran oil blockade2026-04-29T06:06:29.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1775499431267.webpTrump orders long-term Iran oil blockadehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-dips-on-UAE-OPEC-exit-Hormuz-blockade-props-pricesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-29T05:26:02.000000ZOil dips on UAE OPEC exit, Hormuz blockade props prices2026-04-29T05:26:02.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1767638295257.webpOil dips on UAE OPEC exit, Hormuz blockade props priceshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/World/US-weighs-Iran-reaction-as-Trump-eyes-victory-exit-strategyShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T23:18:29.000000ZUS weighs Iran reaction as Trump eyes ‘victory’ exit strategy2026-04-28T23:18:29.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777409392795.webpUS weighs Iran reaction as Trump eyes ‘victory’ exit strategyhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/GCC-rejects-Iran-s-strait-closure-demands-navigation-restoredShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T22:29:29.000000ZGCC rejects Iran’s strait closure, demands navigation 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protestershttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Syria-on-plans-for-separate-Kurdish-military-unit-in-Afrin-recruitment-is-voluntaryShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T11:14:14.000000ZSyria on plans for separate Kurdish military unit in Afrin: recruitment is voluntary2026-04-28T11:14:14.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777368913291.webpSyria on plans for separate Kurdish military unit in Afrin: recruitment is voluntaryhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Kurdistan-turns-to-AI-to-upgrade-building-safety-against-quakesShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T11:07:16.000000ZKurdistan turns to AI to upgrade building safety against quakes2026-04-28T11:07:16.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777367799724.webpKurdistan turns to AI to upgrade building safety against quakeshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-caretaker-premier-backs-Ali-al-Zaidi-in-first-meeting-since-nominationShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T10:39:43.000000ZIraq's caretaker premier backs Ali al-Zaidi in first meeting since nomination2026-04-28T10:39:43.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777370223166.webpIraq's caretaker premier backs Ali al-Zaidi in first meeting since nominationhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Bahrain-strips-69-of-citizenship-in-collective-punishment-opposition-saysShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T10:19:28.000000ZBahrain strips 69 of citizenship in ‘collective punishment,’ opposition says2026-04-28T10:19:28.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777360404591.webpBahrain strips 69 of citizenship in ‘collective punishment,’ opposition sayshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Iraq-faces-permanent-drought-risks-despite-seasonal-rainfallShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T10:15:12.000000ZIraq faces permanent drought risks despite seasonal rainfall2026-04-28T10:15:12.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777371292711.webpIraq faces permanent drought risks despite seasonal rainfallhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/PSM-distances-itself-from-Ali-al-Zaidi-nomination-for-Iraqi-premierShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T10:05:18.000000ZPSM distances itself from Ali al-Zaidi nomination for Iraqi premier2026-04-28T10:05:18.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1644432349855.jpgPSM distances itself from Ali al-Zaidi nomination for Iraqi premierhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Countries-welcome-Iraq-s-designation-of-Al-Zaidi-to-form-new-governmentShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T09:42:33.000000ZCountries welcome Iraq’s designation of Al-Zaidi to form new government2026-04-28T09:42:33.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777369320257.webpCountries welcome Iraq’s designation of Al-Zaidi to form new governmenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-drop-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-8Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T08:52:24.000000ZGold prices drop in Baghdad and Erbil markets2026-04-28T08:52:24.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777365643820.webpGold prices drop in Baghdad and Erbil marketshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/UK-backs-Iraq-s-designation-of-Al-Zaidi-to-form-governmentShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T08:28:24.000000ZUK backs Iraq’s designation of Al-Zaidi to form government2026-04-28T08:28:24.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777364700684.webpUK backs Iraq’s designation of Al-Zaidi to form governmenthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-falls-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-8Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T07:42:16.000000ZDollar falls in Baghdad and Erbil2026-04-28T07:42:16.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777362096731.webpDollar falls in Baghdad and Erbilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-lead-regional-oil-benchmarks-2Shafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T07:14:46.000000ZBasrah crudes lead regional oil benchmarks2026-04-28T07:14:46.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777360346443.webpBasrah crudes lead regional oil benchmarkshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-blockade-slashes-Iranian-oil-exportsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T06:42:10.000000ZUS blockade slashes Iranian oil exports2026-04-28T06:42:10.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777354846322.webpUS blockade slashes Iranian oil exportshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/US-Iran-explore-phased-agreement-to-avert-escalationShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T05:54:19.000000ZUS and Iran explore phased agreement to avert escalation2026-04-28T05:54:19.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777352667311.webpUS and Iran explore phased agreement to avert escalationhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-prices-climb-on-continued-US-Iran-war-deadlockShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-28T05:14:40.000000ZOil prices climb on continued US-Iran war deadlock2026-04-28T05:14:40.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777353010383.webpOil prices climb on continued US-Iran war deadlockhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-January-2026-revenues-exceed-6-1BShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-27T23:03:05.000000ZIraq’s January 2026 revenues exceed $6.1B2026-04-27T23:03:05.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777326839232.webpIraq’s January 2026 revenues exceed $6.1Bhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-security-brief-Two-drone-attacks-strike-refugee-sites-Drug-trafficker-detainedShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-27T22:46:21.000000ZIraq security brief: Two drone attacks strike refugee sites, Drug trafficker detained2026-04-27T22:46:21.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777226411309.webpIraq security brief: Two drone attacks strike refugee sites, Drug trafficker detainedhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/PM-Barzani-backs-Al-Zaidi-designation-to-constitute-Iraq-cabinetShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-27T22:25:07.000000ZPM Barzani backs Al-Zaidi designation to constitute Iraq cabinet2026-04-27T22:25:07.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777327653847.webpPM Barzani backs Al-Zaidi designation to constitute Iraq cabinethttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/President-Barzani-talks-with-US-lawmaker-on-regional-developmentsShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-04-27T21:48:35.000000ZPresident Barzani talks with US lawmaker on regional developments2026-04-27T21:48:35.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1777320869148.webpPresident Barzani talks with US lawmaker on regional developments