The first session of the sixth term of the Iraqi parliament has officially begun with the swearing-in of newly elected members. Disagreements among Sunni political forces over the speaker’s post continue ahead of the election of parliament’s presidency.

Iranian gas supplies to Iraq remain suspended due to an emergency situation, causing a significant power shortage. Officials expect exports to resume within a week, though no fixed date has been announced.

A senior adviser says the Shiite Coordination Framework still has time to decide on a prime ministerial candidate, while Sunni parties have failed to reach consensus. According to the adviser, Sunnis are expected to enter parliament with two competing candidates.

The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved a decision to raise taxes on internet and mobile phone top-up cards. The increase also applies to electronic devices and will affect consumers nationwide.

Heavy rains in Babylon province have led to the discovery of gold coins and historical artifacts from multiple historical periods. The findings include items dating back to the Hammurabi era, the Abbasid period, and as early as 331 BC.

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has decided to ban the import of chicken and poultry products from 39 countries due to bird flu concerns. The ban will take effect in mid-January 2026 as a precautionary measure to protect public health and local poultry production.

The Sunni National Political Council is set to hold another meeting to choose a candidate for the post of speaker of parliament. Previous talks ended without agreement, with Thabit Abbas and Musana Samarai emerging as leading contenders.

The Sunni National Political Council has failed to reach an agreement on a candidate for the speaker of parliament and decided to continue its meetings. The council stressed adherence to constitutional deadlines ahead of the first parliamentary session on November 29.

Trump’s special envoy to Iraq says no political party or organization has the right to maintain armed groups outside state authority. He stresses that disarmament must be comprehensive and carried out within a national legal framework.

Former Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi parliament Bashir Haddad says no agreement has yet been reached on key leadership positions, delaying the formation of the new government. He expects the process to take several months, even if a parliament speaker is appointed soon.

The Sunni National Political Council is expected to finalize the nomination of one or two candidates for the post of Iraqi parliament speaker during a meeting today. The decision comes ahead of the first session of the sixth term of parliament, scheduled for November 29.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani says Iraq has achieved major political and security successes in recent years. He added that the completion of UNAMI’s mission reflects the success of Iraq’s national programs.

Iraq’s gold reserves have reached their highest level in history, exceeding 170 tons and valued at more than $23 billion. Economic observers warn against using gold reserves to cover budget deficits, stressing their role in financial stability.

The Shiite Coordination Framework has reduced the list of candidates for Iraq’s prime minister to four, with a final decision expected soon. A member of the framework confirmed that Ahmed al-Assad remains the sole candidate discussed for the post of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

A member of the Hikma Movement says negotiations between Shiite, Kurdish, and Sunni parties are progressing toward agreement on the distribution of ministerial posts. He added that discussions on the prime ministerial candidate have advanced, while talks on the presidency and speakership are still ongoing.

The Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold a meeting today to decide on its nominee for prime minister. Competition reportedly remains limited to two main contenders despite ongoing internal differences.

The Federal Supreme Court has officially approved the results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections. Following this, the president will summon parliament to convene within 15 days to begin forming the next government.

The coordination framework is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday to make a final decision on the next prime minister. Shiite political forces aim to form a new cabinet within the constitutional deadline.

The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation announced a temporary suspension of flights at Baghdad International Airport due to deteriorating weather and low visibility. The ministry said flights will resume once conditions improve.

Iraq’s General Customs Board announced that revenue has reached 2.4 trillion dinars so far this year. Officials attribute the increase to anti-corruption efforts and strengthened oversight at border crossings.