News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 11-14-2025
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Clare: Newsweek: The Sudanese man who wants to make Iraq great again
11/14/2025
In an extensive report published by the American newspaper Newsweek, the spotlight was on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, describing him as “the man who wants to make Iraq great again,” in reference to his ambitious vision to revive Iraq’s historical and cultural role on the international stage.
The newspaper stated that al-Sudani, who assumed the premiership following a political crisis that ousted his predecessor in 2022, has transcended being merely a "temporary solution" to become a pivotal figure leading Iraq through a critical juncture in its history. It added that the upcoming elections, in which more than 7,700 candidates are vying for the position, could determine his political future and his chances of leading the country for a second term.
According to the newspaper, Al-Sudani envisions Iraq as a future global hub for trade, investment, and innovation, basing his vision on its vast natural resources, latent human potential, and rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. During his interview with the newspaper at his office in the Presidential Palace in Baghdad's Green Zone, Al-Sudani pointed to the Code of Hammurabi, describing it as "the first law of humanity" and an example of Iraq's contributions to humankind.
Al-Sudani said: “Iraq is a great country, a homeland of civilizations for 7,000 years… This greatness is in the genes of Iraqis, generation after generation, and it is the secret of their resilience in the face of challenges.”
The newspaper concludes its report by noting that the elections will not be just another vote, but a crucial moment that could reshape modern Iraq and give it the opportunity to regain its prestigious position in the world, under the leadership of a man who believes that his country deserves to be great again. LINK
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Clare: Led by Al-Sudani, 9 ministers and 86 MPs return to the Iraqi parliament
11/14/2025
The ministers in the current government, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, managed to retain their seats in the House of Representatives for a second term, along with 86 members of parliament in the current term and 7 from previous terms
Statistics compiled by a Shafaq News Agency correspondent showed that 17 MPs retained their seats allocated to the capital, Baghdad, along with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed al-Asadi, and Minister of Communications Hayam al-Yasiri, out of 71 seats allocated to Baghdad in the House of Representatives .
In Basra Governorate, 11 individuals were able to win a seat in the House of Representatives again, including the Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali, out of 25 seats for the governorate .
In Dhi Qar, only 5 MPs were able to win a second term, along with Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis, out of 19 seats allocated to the governorate. In Maysan, 4 MPs retained their seats out of 10 in the governorate .
In Al-Muthanna Governorate, only one representative was able to retain his parliamentary seat, out of 7 representatives from the governorate, while two representatives from Al-Diwaniyah won a second term out of 11 seats for the governorate .
One deputy in Najaf also retained his seat for a second term out of 12, in addition to the Minister of Agriculture, while the deputies of Karbala were more fortunate, with 4 of them winning a second term out of 11 .
Five representatives from Babylon won out of 17, two representatives out of 11 in Wasit (including the quota seat), four out of 15 in Anbar, five out of 14 in Diyala, and three out of 12 in Salah al-Din, in addition to the Minister of Education, Ibrahim Namis .
In Nineveh, MPs and Defense Minister Thabit al-Abbasi managed to retain their seats out of the 31 allocated to the province, while 4 MPs from Kirkuk, along with Planning Minister Mohammed Tamim, won a second term (including one quota seat) out of the 12 MPs in it .
Three representatives from Erbil managed to retain their seats (one quota seat), out of 15 seats, while 4 representatives from Sulaymaniyah won out of 18, and 4 representatives from Duhok also won a second term out of 12 representatives in the governorate .
Preliminary results announced by the Independent High Electoral Commission showed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and nine members of his government won, while four other ministers lost despite receiving thousands of votes .
According to Shafaq News Agency, the initial election results showed the victory of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who leads the Reconstruction and Development Coalition and is a candidate for Baghdad, with 92,477 votes. Also winning from his coalition and in Baghdad were Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed Al-Asadi, who received 14,291 votes, and Minister of Communications Hayam Aboud Al-Yassiri, who received 10,240 votes .
Among the winning ministers are Electricity Minister Ziad Ali, a candidate from the State of Law Coalition in Basra Governorate, who received 17,776 votes, and Agriculture Minister Abbas Jabr Al-Ulayawi, from the same coalition in Najaf, who received 6,171 votes .
Planning Minister Mohammed Ali Tamim, a candidate for the Progress Party in Kirkuk, won with 37,160 votes, as did Defense Minister Thabit Mohammed Al-Abbasi, who heads the Al-Hasam Party and is a candidate in Nineveh, with 19,920 votes .
The results showed the victory of the Minister of Higher Education and candidate for the Sadiqun Movement in Baghdad, Naeem Al-Aboudi, who obtained 8,803 votes, and the Minister of Education, candidate for the Excellence Alliance in Salah al-Din, Ibrahim Namis, who obtained 9,083 votes, in addition to the Minister of Transport, candidate for the Badr Organization in Dhi Qar, Razzaq Muhaibis, who obtained 9,362 votes .
In contrast, four ministers lost, led by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmed Al-Mubarga, a candidate from the State of Law Coalition in Baghdad Governorate, despite obtaining 4,652 votes, and the Minister of Oil, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, a candidate from the same coalition in Basra Governorate, who obtained 6,351 votes .
Tourism, Culture and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Fakak, a candidate from the Progress Party in Nineveh Governorate, also lost, receiving 7,201 votes. Finally, Evan Faeq Jabro, who holds the position of Minister of Migration and Displacement and is a candidate for the Christian quota, also lost, despite receiving 13,128 votes .
The Independent High Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday evening the preliminary results of the elections held on Tuesday, which showed that the Sudanese list obtained the highest number of votes in the capital, Baghdad, and 7 other governorates . LINK
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Militia Man We haven’t seen the ‘23, ‘24, ‘25 budget schedules yet. But ultimately they probably have that done. That’s hush-hush because it’s related to the exchange rate.
Frank26 Remember I told you a long time ago that when we get to the very end, and this is the very end, it’ll be like a smoke bomb. It’ll be like a concussion grenade. You’re going to be, “what?”, shocked, confused...Lies will escort the exciting Asraflak monetary reform education from now until when it happens...Confusion, evil, nasty, lies will escort our study until we’re done.
Fnu Lnu Let me guarantee you 100%... You WILL NOT be required to travel to Iraq to exchange your currency. Preposterous! ...That’s as silly as taking photographs of every piece of currency you hold or having to present your receipt of purchase to exchange. It’s a 988 IRC currency exchange. That’s all. I have been converting currencies for decades and never once have I had to present proof of purchase / ownership.
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Why I’m Betting On $200+ Silver – Mike Maloney
11-13-2025
How high can silver go — and why now? In this eye-opening episode of the Gold & Silver Show, veteran precious-metals educator Mike Maloney dives deep into the future of silver:
from its dual role as an industrial metal and monetary asset, to central-bank buying, to a structural supply gap that may set the stage for a jaw-dropping price surge.
What you’ll learn:
Why Mike is comfortable betting on $200/oz+ silver — and thinks a move to $600 or more is possible.
Why silver is shifting from “just a metal” to a strategic asset tied to national security, energy transition and monetary policy.
Which countries are quietly accumulating silver, treating it as a reserve asset — and what that could mean for global markets.
How the supply side is working against silver: much of it comes as a by-product of other mining, and cannot simply ramp up on demand. (See recent analysis on supply constraints.)
The broader macro factors: strong industrial demand, inflation and currency risk, and the longstanding gold-silver ratio that suggests silver may be under-priced relative to gold.