More News, Rumors and Opinions Friday PM 8-18-2023
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Clare: Iran's ambassador to Iraq: The recent moves of the Americans in the region are worrisome
8/18/2023
Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Muhammad Kazem Al Sadiq, described the recent moves of the Americans in the region as "disturbing and against peace and stability in the region."
This came during his meeting with the Japanese ambassador to Iraq, Futoshi Matsumoto, according to what was published today, Friday, by official Iranian media.
And those means stated that, in this meeting, the ambassadors of Iran and Japan in Iraq, while reviewing the latest regional and international developments, welcomed the increasing regional role of Iraq. LINK
Clare: Parliamentary orientation to legislate the oil and gas law
8/18/2023 Baghdad -
Today, Friday, the representative of the State of Law Parliamentary bloc, Firas Al-Maslamawi, revealed the laws to be legislated in Parliament in the coming period, while stressing the imminent vote on the advisory offices law and the amendment of the private university education law.
Al-Maslamawi said, "The priority of the presidency of Parliament and the House of Representatives is to legislate laws sent by the government, and in the second stage come the proposals for laws and committees."
He explained, "Parliamentary committees decided that the proposals for laws and their amendments sent by the government should be in a way that touches the lives of citizens."
He added, "Among the important laws that parliament intends to legislate after receiving its draft is the oil and gas law," stressing that "there is a parliamentary and governmental will to legislate it in a manner that preserves justice in the distribution of wealth."
He pointed out, "Parliament's determination to support the vulnerable segments with regard to small and income-generating projects, as this law has been approved and has become effective, in addition to the information law, as it is a very important law and is concerned with electronic extortion."
He pointed out that "the informatics law aims to protect everyone, contrary to what was circulated in the media, that it is a restriction of freedoms," noting that "the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee is working to complete this law."
He pointed out that "there is a trend among the political blocs and forces to form legal committees aimed at taking the initiative and enacting laws that directly affect the life of the citizen," noting that "the government has withdrawn 9 laws, most notably the law of random homes, and is waiting to send them to Parliament and vote on them."
Al-Maslamawi stated that "the House of Representatives is moving towards legislating or amending laws related to the sectors of agriculture, industry and water resources, as well as education and higher education," noting that "the Higher Education Committee will soon vote on the consulting offices law and efforts to amend Law 25 of private university education, which pertains to private universities." In addition to amending Law 40. LINK
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MarkZ [via PDK] I believe it will stay quiet until we cross the finish line...But, I have been assured Iraq plans to finish in the month of August. And bankers are still looking at around the 20th…I hope that is accurate. And yes…I am an optimist.
Frank26 What is the reason why we do not have the new exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, the lower denoms, why? ...criminals...the corrupt...thieves...Iran...This is the perfect timing to remove Iran influence. Did you not see the money exchanges that are owned by the Iranian politicians closing up? Do you not see the banks that are owned by the Iranian politicians being closed up? Do you not see Iranian politicians being arrested? In fact do you not also see Iraqi politicians being arrested?
Alert! Leading Economic Indicators Point To A MELTDOWN OF THE ECONOMY AND STOCK MARKET.
Greg Mannarino: 8-18-2023
China Faces The Largest Economic SHOCK Since The 2008 Crisis
Atlantis Report: 8-18-2023
After decades of a stunning economic rise, China's challenges are mounting. Faltering growth, soaring youth jobless rates, and an economy on the brink of deflation.
So, what's going on with the $18 trillion economy? And why does it matter for the rest of the world?
Let’s find this out, by uncovering the factors behind China's current economic struggles and their potential implications on the global stage.