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Page: Feed: --- ## [Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss border control, intelligence cooperation](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-saudi-arabia-discuss-border-control-intelligence-cooperation/) _2026-08-27 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces received on Thursday a high-level Saudi security and military delegation in Baghdad to discuss strategies to enhance border \[…\] The post Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss border control, intelligence cooperation appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Steven Fagin prepares for return to Baghdad as US envoy with economic ties in focus](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/steven-fagin-prepares-for-return-to-baghdad-as-us-envoy-with-economic-ties-in-focus/) _2026-08-27 · IraqiNews · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Steven Fagin, a US ambassador, is set to return to Baghdad to lead the US Mission in Iraq, with economic ties and American investment expected to be \[…\] The post Steven Fagin prepares for return to Baghdad as US envoy with economic ties in focus appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraqi security foils attempt to manufacture drones in Baghdad](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqi-security-foils-attempt-to-manufacture-drones-in-baghdad/) _2026-08-27 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s National Security Service (INSS) successfully seized 25 drone frames and closed an illegal operational production facility in Baghdad. During a security briefing on Thursday, INSS spokesperson \[…\] The post Iraqi security foils attempt to manufacture drones in Baghdad appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraqi army reaffirms putting all weapons under state control](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqi-army-reaffirms-putting-all-weapons-under-state-control/) _2026-08-27 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi military reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to implementing the government’s goal of putting all weapons under state control, stating that it is an irreversible sovereign \[…\] The post Iraqi army reaffirms putting all weapons under state control appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraq, Qatar’s UCC discuss oil pipeline projects to bypass Hormuz](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-qatars-ucc-discuss-oil-pipeline-projects-to-bypass-hormuz/) _2026-08-27 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Khudair met on Tuesday with officials from Qatar’s UCC Holding in Baghdad to discuss critical oil pipeline projects that aim to bypass the \[…\] The post Iraq, Qatar’s UCC discuss oil pipeline projects to bypass Hormuz appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraq, Shell discuss increasing gas output from Basra’s oil fields](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-shell-discuss-increasing-gas-output-from-basras-oil-fields/) _2026-08-27 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Oil Ministry and Shell discussed on Wednesday strategic plans to increase gas production from oil fields in the southern province of Basra. Deputy Oil Minister for \[…\] The post Iraq, Shell discuss increasing gas output from Basra’s oil fields appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool ‘on track’: source](https://www.iraqinews.com/sports/barcola-move-from-psg-to-liverpool-on-track-source/) _2026-08-27 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are "on the right track", a source close to... The post Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool ‘on track’: source appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror](https://www.iraqinews.com/world/swallowed-by-silt-survivors-recount-nepal-flood-horror/) _2026-08-27 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Survivors from Nepal's flood-ravaged districts, some on stretchers, others gently supported by the shoulders, were airlifted to safety on Thursday as the constant roar of helicopters echoed... The post Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Search for 1,300 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods](https://www.iraqinews.com/world/search-for-1300-missing-after-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods/) _2026-08-27 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Rescue teams scoured devastated zones Thursday for more than 1,300 people missing a day after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at... The post Search for 1,300 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Feature- Branding Bests Pricing Per Perception, Buying Decisions](https://newswings.com.ng/feature-branding-bests-pricing-per-perception-buying-decisions/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · News Wings_ By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Ever wondered why several substitute brands displayed on the same grocery store shelf have different price tags? It’s simply due to the perceived value created by branding and positioning. How a product is positioned (not on the shelf) largely justifies the hole it digs in the consumer’s pocket. Customers don’t just purchase \[…\] The post Feature- Branding Bests Pricing Per… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TopibLdFhvST) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [OED at 40: Tech Entrepreneur Unveils Book, Foundation at Grand Celebration](https://newswings.com.ng/oed-at-40-tech-entrepreneur-unveils-book-foundation-at-grand-celebration/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · News Wings_ It was an evening of class, grandeur and glamour as Olusegun Enitan Dada (OED), Group Chief Executive Officer of ITH Holdings, marked his 40th birthday in grand style with a spectacular three-in-one celebration at the prestigious Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The celebration, held on Saturday, August 22, brought together family members, friends, associates, business \[…\] The post OED at 40:… ## [Iraq’s central bank denies issuing banknotes with three zeros removed](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqs-central-bank-denies-issuing-banknotes-with-three-zeros-removed/) _2026-08-26 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) officially denied reports that it has issued new banknotes with three zeros deleted. The CBI said in a statement that allegations \[…\] The post Iraq’s central bank denies issuing banknotes with three zeros removed appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Guinness Open For More Records 428 Winners After First Month of Weekly Live Draws](https://newswings.com.ng/guinness-open-for-more-records-428-winners-after-first-month-of-weekly-live-draws/) _2026-08-26 · Editor · News Wings_ Guinness Nigeria’s Open For More National Consumer Promotion (NCP) has recorded 428 winners after four weeks of its weekly live draws. The promotion, which kicked off with its first live draw on July 31, has seen 107 consumers emerge as winners every Friday. Seven consumers win ₦1 million each, while another 100 consumers receive ₦100,000 \[…\] The post Guinness Open For More Records 428 Winners… ## [US dollar exchange rate against Iraqi dinar continues to fall](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/us-dollar-exchange-rate-against-iraqi-dinar-continues-to-fall/) _2026-08-26 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar continued to decline on Wednesday in both Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, and Erbil, the capital \[…\] The post US dollar exchange rate against Iraqi dinar continues to fall appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Eze, Ifowodo, Oburumu in the race for the Nigeria Prize for Literature’s $100,000](https://newswings.com.ng/eze-ifowodo-oburumu-in-the-race-for-the-nigeria-prize-for-literature-100000/) _2026-08-26 · Editor · News Wings_ The field has narrowed, and the race for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has reached a decisive stage, as the Advisory Board announces the three shortlisted poetry titles in contention for the prestigious prize. Following the longlist of 11 titles announced in July from the initial pool of 223 submissions, the shortlist of three \[…\] The post Eze, Ifowodo, Oburumu in the race for the Nigeria… ## [Zoho Partners with SMEDAN to Accelerate Digital Transformation for 25,000 Nigerian MSMEs with up to ₦20 Billion in Wallet Credits](https://newswings.com.ng/zoho-partners-with-smedan-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-for-25000-nigerian-msmes-with-up-to-%e2%82%a620-billion-in-wallet-credits/) _2026-08-26 · Editor · News Wings_ Zoho, a global technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to improve access to affordable cloud technology for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. The strategic partnership combines SMEDAN’s reach and mandate to promote and facilitate the development of Nigeria’s MSME sector with… ## [Iraq’s financial revenues decline by 42% in June 2026](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqs-financial-revenues-decline-by-42-in-june-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s federal budget revenues plummeted to roughly 35.94 trillion Iraqi dinars (approximately $27.45 billion) in June 2026, down from 62 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $47.3 billion) during \[…\] The post Iraq’s financial revenues decline by 42% in June 2026 appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraq’s Gulf Keystone revenue unchanged as oil prices balance output decline](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqs-gulf-keystone-revenue-unchanged-as-oil-prices-balance-output-decline/) _2026-08-26 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Gulf Keystone Petroleum, the operator of the Shaikan field, one of the largest developments in Iraqi Kurdistan, reported stable revenue during the first half of 2026. The \[…\] The post Iraq’s Gulf Keystone revenue unchanged as oil prices balance output decline appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [ANA Announces Awele Ilusanmi Book Promotion Award, N300,000 Prize for Authors](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/26/ana-announces-awele-ilusanmi-book-promotion-award-n300000-prize-for-authors/) _2026-08-26 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced a new literary initiative, the ANA/Awele Ilusanmi Book Promotion Award, aimed at strengthening the reward system for Nigerian writers and enhancing the visibility of their works. This development was disclosed in an official press statement jointly issued by the ANA President, Dr.... The post ANA Announces Awele Ilusanmi Book Promotion Award,… ## [President of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council visits Iran](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/president-of-iraqs-supreme-judicial-council-visits-iran/) _2026-08-26 · Amr Salem · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The President of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, paid a high-profile, one-day official visit to Tehran on Tuesday to boost cross-border legal cooperation, develop bilateral judicial \[…\] The post President of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council visits Iran appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2pBtqF0q4QLC) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [30 Iraqi students join PetroChina Scholarship at China University of Petroleum](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqi-students-petrochina-china-university-petroleum-scholarship-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Qingdao/ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Thirty Iraqi university students are completing their preparatory semester at the China University of Petroleum (East China) in the coastal city of Qingdao, marking the inaugural \[…\] The post 30 Iraqi students join PetroChina Scholarship at China University of Petroleum appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraq and South Korea finalize financing for air defense missile system](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-south-korea-air-defense-missile-system-financing-agreement-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraqi Minister of Finance Falih Sari met on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the South Korean Ambassador to Iraq, Lee Jae-myung, to finalize the financing mechanisms for \[…\] The post Iraq and South Korea finalize financing for air defense missile system appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Chief Justice Zaidan and U.S. Envoy discuss post-coalition arms control](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-chief-justice-faiq-zaidan-joshua-harris-post-coalition-arms-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — The President of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, on Wednesday, August 26, \[…\] The post Chief Justice Zaidan and U.S. Envoy discuss post-coalition arms control appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraq’s GCCE and Germany’s Sutco sign major waste-to-resource deal in Baghdad](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/gcce-iraq-sutco-germany-baghdad-waste-management-agreement-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — The General Company for Carbon Economics (GCCE Iraq) has finalized a bilateral Master Agreement with German waste treatment plant manufacturer Sutco® to construct a modern, integrated waste \[…\] The post Iraq’s GCCE and Germany’s Sutco sign major waste-to-resource deal in Baghdad appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Stocks edge higher as oil drops on fresh Mideast hopes](https://www.iraqinews.com/business/stocks-edge-higher-as-oil-drops-on-fresh-mideast-hopes/) _2026-08-26 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Most Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices extended a decline on receding concerns about another military flare-up between the United States and Iran, while traders were also nervously awaiting... The post Stocks edge higher as oil drops on fresh Mideast hopes appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Man beats LASTMA official with charm over traffic offence](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/26/man-beats-lastma-official-with-charm-over-traffic-offence/) _2026-08-26 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ An unidentified elderly man has reportedly attacked a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official with what appeared to be a traditional charm during an encounter over an alleged traffic offence. The incident, which reportedly occurred in Lagos, attracted public attention after a video showing the confrontation surfaced on social... The post Man beats LASTMA official with charm over… ## [10 things you probably didn’t know about mosquito laboratories](https://newswings.com.ng/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-mosquito-laboratories/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · News Wings_ Most people know mosquitoes as the tiny insects responsible for biting them, making them itchy, and transmitting malaria. Few ever stop to think about the laboratories where scientists spend years studying them. Behind secure laboratory doors, mosquitoes are carefully studied to help researchers better understand one of Africa’s greatest public health challenges – malaria. Every \[…\] The post 10… ## [Five Practical Holiday Saving Habits for Nigerian Households](https://newswings.com.ng/five-practical-holiday-saving-habits-for-nigerian-households/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · News Wings_ By Osasikemwen Ighile For many Nigerian families, the summer holiday is a season of fun, relaxation, and spending quality time together. But with the kids at home, more outings, higher electricity consumption, and extra entertainment costs, it’s also a period when expenses can quietly pile up. The good news? You don’t have to choose between \[…\] The post Five Practical Holiday Saving Habits for… ## [Savannah Energy Announces Unaudited 7-Month Operational and Financial Update with 13% Increase in Cash Collections in Nigeria](https://newswings.com.ng/savannah-energy-announces-unaudited-7-month-operational-and-financial-update-with-13-increase-in-cash-collections-in-nigeria/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · News Wings_ Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has released its operational and financial update on its Nigerian operations and other markets in Africa for the seven months to 31 July 2026, including up-to-date cash collections in its Nigerian business. The update shows that its group daily gross \[…\] The post Savannah Energy… ## [Five Filmmakers Edge Closer to History at the Inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts](https://newswings.com.ng/five-filmmakers-edge-closer-to-history-at-the-inaugural-nigeria-prize-for-creative-arts/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · News Wings_ Five documentary films have emerged as finalists for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) on 25 August 2026, following a rigorous judging process, narrowing the field from the 11 nominees unveiled earlier and moving their creators one step closer to becoming the Prize’s first winner. The five shortlisted documentaries are Beyond Tarkwa Bay by Peter \[…\] The post Five Filmmakers Edge… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BzT7mYhZbHMZ) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Nigerian football will rise again – Philips](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/nigerian-football-will-rise-again-philips/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ Organisers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards are optimistic that the country’s national teams will bounce back despite a recent string of setbacks in international competitions. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, expressed confidence in the ability of the national team players... The post Nigerian football will rise again – Philips appeared… ## [Donald Trump pays tribute to Parton, orders flags to be flown at half-staff](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/donald-trump-pays-tribute-to-parton-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, reacted to the news of Parton’s death in a post on Truth Social, saying that he would order U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for one week in her honour. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of... The post Donald Trump pays tribute to Parton, orders flags to be flown at half-staff appeared first on SOMOLU NEWSPAPER . ## [Ronaldo unveils new look after wedding](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/ronaldo-unveils-new-look-after-wedding/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ Cristiano Ronaldo has surprised fans with a dramatic new hairstyle just days after his wedding to longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez. The 41-year-old football star showed off his new spiky blonde hairstyle on Instagram on August 13, two days after he and Rodríguez got married in Portugal. The new look is... The post Ronaldo unveils new look after wedding appeared first on SOMOLU NEWSPAPER . ## [Country music legend, Dolly Parton, dies at 80](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ Legendary singer-songwriter and country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew revealed the news in an Aug. 25 Instagram video. Parton shared an update on her health on Friday, Aug. 21, acknowledging her recent decline after the March 2025 death of her husband, Carl... The post Country music legend, Dolly Parton, dies at 80 appeared first on SOMOLU NEWSPAPER . ## [China Smash 2026: World’s Best Table Tennis Stars Head to Beijing](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/china-smash-2026-worlds-best-table-tennis-stars-head-to-beijing/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ The biggest names in world table tennis are set to converge on Shougang Park, Beijing, from October 1 to 11 for the China Smash 2026, the fourth and final Grand Smash tournament of the 2026 WTT Series. The singles field has attracted the world’s leading players, with defending champions, Grand... The post China Smash 2026: World’s Best Table Tennis Stars Head to Beijing appeared first on SOMOLU… ## [Feature- Nigerians didn’t resist digital money, they survived it](https://newswings.com.ng/feature-nigerians-didnt-resist-digital-money-they-survived-it/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · News Wings_ If you followed the chatter in the West in late 2022 through early 2023, you might have thought Nigerians were heroically resisting an authoritarian push for a Central Bank Digital Currency. Social feeds were ablaze with talk of “Nigerians rejecting state money” and libertarians cheering an apparent triumph over government overreach. I’m here to tell \[…\] The post Feature- Nigerians didn’t resist… ## [Gov. Sanwo-Olu congratulates Muslims on Eid-Maulud](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/25/gov-sanwo-olu-congratulates-muslims-on-eid-maulud/) _2026-08-25 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his greetings to Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid el-Maulud celebration. He urged them to reflect on the values of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to ensure they are guided daily... The post Gov. Sanwo-Olu congratulates Muslims on Eid-Maulud appeared first on SOMOLU NEWSPAPER . ## [FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets depart for Poland, promise to make Nigeria proud](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/24/fifa-u20-womens-world-cup-falconets-depart-for-poland-promise-to-make-nigeria-proud/) _2026-08-24 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have concluded their final camping and preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with the team scheduled to depart Nigeria for Poland on the night of Monday, 24th August 2026. The two-time World Cup silver medallists secured their... The post FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets depart for Poland, promise to make… ## [Veteran actor, Ogogo laid to rest in Ilaro as Nollywood bids veteran actor farewell](https://somolunewspaper.com.ng/2026/08/24/veteran-actor-ogogo-laid-to-rest-in-ilaro-as-nollywood-bids-veteran-actor-farewell/) _2026-08-24 · Sheriff Owolabi Bada · SOMOLU NEWSPAPER_ By Somolu Newspaper Tears flowed freely on Monday in Ilaro, Ogun State, as family members, friends, colleagues and admirers gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as ‘Ogogo’, who was laid to rest in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. The burial ceremony... The post Veteran actor, Ogogo laid to rest in Ilaro as Nollywood bids veteran actor… ## [Telecom Minister denies direct starlink deal, confirms EarthLink role](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-telecom-minister-mustafa-sanad-starlink-earthlink-cmc-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraqi Minister of Communications Mustafa Jabbar Sanad clarified on Saturday, August 22, 2026, that the Ministry has not signed a direct operational contract with U.S. satellite internet \[…\] The post Telecom Minister denies direct starlink deal, confirms EarthLink role appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iran grants exceptional passage for Iraqi oil tankers via Hormuz](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iran-grants-transit-permits-iraqi-oil-tankers-strait-of-hormuz-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Following repeated formal requests submitted by the Iraqi government through multiple diplomatic and security channels, Tehran has granted exceptional transit permits for several Iraqi oil tankers, allowing \[…\] The post Iran grants exceptional passage for Iraqi oil tankers via Hormuz appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories](https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/former-envoys-urge-joint-french-uk-action-on-palestinian-territories/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy"... The post Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Integrity Commission audit uncovers 16K deceased on Iraq pension rolls](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-integrity-commission-national-pension-audit-fraud-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission announced on Friday, August 21, 2026, the launch of a comprehensive cross-matching audit of the National Pension Board’s records following formal approval by \[…\] The post Integrity Commission audit uncovers 16K deceased on Iraq pension rolls appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [PM Al Zaidi outlines $100B fund, 10M bpd oil goal and housing plan](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/pm-ali-al-zaidi-8th-baghdad-dialogue-economic-energy-housing-vision-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Jawad Al-Samarraie · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi delivered a comprehensive policy address during a panel session at the 8th Baghdad Dialogue Conference, organized by the Iraqi Institute for Dialogue \[…\] The post PM Al Zaidi outlines $100B fund, 10M bpd oil goal and housing plan appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance](https://www.iraqinews.com/world/trump-tariffs-heap-up-as-canada-tries-to-curb-us-reliance/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Iraqi News_ US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods which took effect Saturday delivered another blow to bilateral trade, renewing focus on Ottawa's efforts to... The post Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs](https://www.iraqinews.com/business/us-canada-fail-to-reach-trade-pact-to-avert-trump-tariffs/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire... The post US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Brazil’s Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump](https://www.iraqinews.com/business/brazils-lula-urges-tariffs-resolution-in-call-with-trump/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Iraqi News_ Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US... The post Brazil’s Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route](https://www.iraqinews.com/business/south-korea-to-send-first-container-ship-through-arctic-route/) _2026-08-22 · AFP · Iraqi News_ South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the... The post South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [Iraqi trucks join TIR transit trade as Saudi-Arar corridor gains importance](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqi-trucks-join-tir-transit-trade-as-saudi-arar-corridor-gains-importance/) _2026-08-22 · IraqiNews · Iraqi News_ Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq has registered over 5,000 international transit operations since March 2025, with Iraqi trucks now transporting products from Saudi Arabia to Central Asia via the Arar border \[…\] The post Iraqi trucks join TIR transit trade as Saudi-Arar corridor gains importance appeared first on Iraqi News . ## [TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children’s privacy case](https://www.iraqinews.com/tech/tiktok-to-pay-400-mn-settlement-in-us-childrens-privacy-case/) _2026-08-21 · AFP · Iraqi News_ TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy... The post TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children’s privacy case appeared first on Iraqi News .