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G7 Faces Financial Fragmentation as Bond Turmoil and Syria’s Reentry Signal a Changing Global Order

Rising debt pressures, geopolitical instability, and post-conflict economic reintegration are reshaping the structure of global finance

The G7’s latest financial meetings in Paris revealed growing concern over bond market instability, inflation risks, and the increasing overlap between geopolitics and economic governance.

The Government Affirms Its Commitment To Restricting Weapons To The State And Keeping Iraq Out Of Regional Conflicts

latest news  Sunday,Baghdad – One News    5/17/2026 The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, confirmed that the first strategic pillar in the ministerial program is the strengthening of national security, through a firm commitment to restricting weapons to the state and enforcing the rule of law. 

Al-Nu’man told the Iraqi News Agency that this approach represents a fundamental step towards ending armed manifestations outside the legal framework and securing the internal stability necessary to protect the sovereignty of the state and ensure its security. 

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Post-Iran War Middle East: Regional Power Shifts Accelerate the Push Toward a New Global Order

The aftermath of the Iran war is reshaping energy markets, security alliances, nuclear policy, and financial influence across the Middle East and beyond

The 2026 Iran war may prove to be one of the most consequential geopolitical turning points in decades, with effects extending far beyond the battlefield into global finance, trade, and monetary stability.

The Leader Of The Shiite National Movement, Al-Sadr, Calls For Preserving The Country's Resources And Ensuring A Decent Life For The People By Meeting Their Needs

 latest news  Sunday, May 17, 2026  Baghdad – One News   The leader of the Shia National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, made a phone call to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, congratulating him on the formation of the government and urging him to preserve the country's sovereignty and improve public services.

The International Monetary Fund Comments On Reports That Iraq Has Requested Financial Assistance.

Money and Business      Economy News — Baghdad    The International Monetary Fund said it continues to discuss the possibility of providing financial support to countries affected by rising energy and commodity prices due to the war in the Middle East, without confirming reports that Iraq had requested financial assistance.

Reuters quoted the IMF spokeswoman, Julie Kozak, as saying during a press conference that the Fund continues to discuss potential financial assistance for member countries suffering from high energy and commodity costs, but she did not provide details on specific countries, and declined to comment on a report that Iraq had requested financial support.

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Taiwan Independence Remarks Raise New Flashpoint in US–China Power Struggle

Taipei’s latest sovereignty declaration is intensifying geopolitical tensions at a time when global markets are already facing mounting uncertainty over trade, military alliances, and the future balance of economic power.

An Economist Confirms The Possibility Of Resorting To The Central Bank's Reserves To Compensate For The Deficit.

Baghdad...  Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay confirmed the possibility of resorting to the Central Bank of Iraq's cash reserves, which exceed $90 billion, while simultaneously warning of the potential for inflation within Iraq.

Qusay told Al-Maalouma, "The Central Bank of Iraq's reserves amount to $90 billion, in addition to 170 tons of gold. If borrowing from these reserves is adopted, it is possible to maintain financial flexibility down to $60 billion."
He added, "The $60 billion represents the value of the issued Iraqi dinar, but a decrease in the dinar's value below this financial backing would allow for domestic inflation."