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Iraq Detains 47 Officials Including Lawmakers in Major Anti-Corruption Sweep

Iraq has arrested 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a significant anti-corruption operation announced Sunday through state media, intensifying efforts to combat entrenched graft.

By Vincent Koh · 29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Iraq Clarifies OPEC Commitment Despite Quota Push, Signals No Withdrawal Plans

Iraq has firmly denied threatening to leave OPEC, clarifying that Baghdad remains committed to the cartel while pursuing a reassessment of its production quotas to align with actual output capacity.

By Vincent Koh · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read