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✅Under the patronage of Qubad Talabani, the upcoming Slemani Strategic Forum on November 12–13 will gather global leaders, diplomats, and strategic thinkers in the city to foster regional cooperation and address critical geopolitical challenges shaping the Middle East. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/1…

🟢The head of the Border Crossings Authority announces the reopening of the Al-Shib border crossing starting Tuesday morning, after the technical requirements and necessary procedures have been completed. #وان_نيوز #المنصة_الإخبارية_الأولى_في_العراق

✅Barak: Iraq and the United States have an opportunity to chart an ambitious course for bilateral relations 🟢 U.S. President’s envoy Tom Barak: In London, I discussed the future of U.S.-Iraqi relations with an Iraqi delegation led by Faiq Zaidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council 🟢 Barak: The two countries have a historic opportunity to build on the foundations of a long-term partnership and chart an ambitious course for bilateral relations 🟢 Barak: The prospects for cooperation are broad and include the judiciary, the rule of law, energy, investment, economic development, security and regional stability 🟢 Barak: Strong, independent judicial institutions and deeper legal cooperation between the two countries are two essential pillars for building trust and strengthening the rule of law 🟢Barak: We look forward to unlocking Iraq’s potential, deepening the bonds between our peoples and building a future of shared prosperity and lasting peace

✅“The Future of Iraqi-American Relations”.. U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack discusses strengthening judicial, security and economic cooperation between Baghdad and Washington with Faiq Zaidan in London. 🟢U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack announced a meeting in the British capital, London, with a delegation of Iraqi officials led by President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faiq Zaidan, to discuss the future of relations between the United States and Iraq and the prospects for strengthening joint cooperation across various fields. 🟢Barrack said in a post on X that the meeting comes at a historic moment for both countries and the region, stressing that there is an opportunity to build on the foundations of a long-term partnership between Baghdad and Washington and chart an ambitious path for the future of bilateral relations. 🟢Barrack explained that potential areas of cooperation include strengthening judicial cooperation and the rule of law, energy, investment, economic development and institutional partnerships, as well as security issues and regional stability. 🟢The U.S. ambassador stressed the importance of strong, independent judicial institutions and deeper cooperation between the legal systems of Iraq and the United States, as a foundation for building trust, entrenching the rule of law and achieving a more prosperous future. 🟢Barrack noted that joint cooperation can help unlock Iraq’s exceptional potential, strengthen ties between the two peoples, and build a future based on prosperity, shared opportunities and lasting peace. 🟢He affirmed that the United States looks forward to continuing this work with its Iraqi partners, strengthening bilateral relations and supporting stability and development for future generations. #وان_نيوز #المنصة_الإخبارية_الأولى_في_العراق

✅Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani and US envoy Tom Barrack welcome progress on Iraq’s federal budget bill and look forward to finalizing an oil and gas agreement. Barrack says direct talks between Baghdad and Erbil are the way to resolve issues over oil exports, salaries and revenues. Read more… shafaq.com/en #Shafaq_news #Kurdistan #MasrourBarzani #TomBarrack #Baghdad

🟢Iranian media, citing a source at Iraq’s Foreign Ministry, reported that an Iraqi delegation arrived in Tehran last Saturday, led by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and Popular Mobilization Forces chairman Falih Al-Fayyadh. The delegation reportedly met a number of officials and discussed the latest regional developments. Read more… shafaq.com/en #Shafaq_news #Iraq #Iran #AliAlZaidi #Tehran

✅OK, THAT'S MORE LIKE IT IRAQ!!! 🟢PM Barzani: Al-Zaidi agreed on unified KRI budget allocation Read more… shafaq.com/en #shafaq_news

✅YES! YES! YES!👍⌚🏦 🟢Barzani: Our meeting with the Prime Minister yielded highly fruitful results that serve the interests of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

🟢Mudher Muhammad Saleh, Financial Advisor to the PM, told state media INA that Iraq's revenues hit 45.4 trillion dinars in the first eight months of 2026, comprising 34.7 trillion in oil and 10.6 trillion in non-oil revenue. Saleh said that non-oil revenues for the first seven months of the year rose 23.5% year-on-year to roughly 8.7 trillion dinars, signaling real opportunities to diversify the economy away from oil.

✅ RIDICULOUS!!! 🟢Source: The budget item has been removed from the agenda of the cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. 🟢The budget discussion was postponed due to ongoing disagreements over the Kurdistan Region’s share.

✅ ALREADY!😖⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🟢Residents of the Indonesian island of Batam are protesting water outages that they link to a wave of new data centers built to power the global artificial intelligence boom.

🇨🇳 China launches nationwide registration system for blockchain and AI technologies.

🇺🇸 Coinbase officially receives full US federal approval to operate as a national trust bank.

✅Iran seeks to end the phase of vacillating between war and peace.. and directives from the Supreme Leader to resolve the uncertainty the country is facing⬇️ 🟢Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued directives to end the state of “neither war nor peace,” stressing Tehran’s readiness for dialogue and negotiations that safeguard its independence and national rights. 🟢Pezeshkian stressed that his country believes in diplomatic solutions based on mutual respect, but rejects bowing to external pressure and threats.

✅Finance Minister Faleh Sari discussed with the Lebanese Minister of Trade ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation and streamline customs and financial procedures to encourage investment and the exchange of goods and services between the two countries. For more: facebook.com/share/19LSsig7…

FINANCE MINISTER FALEH SARI DISCUSSED WITH HEALTH MINISTER ABDUL HUSSEIN AL-MALIKI THE FINANCIAL ALLOCATIONS FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR WITHIN THE 2027 BUDGET. THE MEETING REVIEWED SPENDING PRIORITIES, SECURING MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORTING HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, WITH BOTH SIDES STRESSING THE GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT AND JOINT COORDINATION TO IMPROVE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO CITIZENS.

✅ FINANCE MINISTER SALEH SARI CHAIRED A MEETING WITH THE DIRECTORS OF BANKS AND COMPANIES AFFILIATED WITH THE MINISTRY TO FOLLOW UP ON INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, STRESSING THAT AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ARE PRIORITIES FOR ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY. For more: facebook.com/share/1DraZjbm…

🟢Outdated electricity grids are emerging as a major bottleneck in the global shift to renewable energy, threatening efforts to cut fossil fuels and curb climate change. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/2…