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Sinan Mahmoud

Sinan Mahmoud

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Baghdad, Iraq
Sinan is a native of Iraq and he has covered Iraq for more than 18 years. He has previously worked for the Associated Press as a senior Iraq correspondent, covering economy, security, politics and daily life. As a freelance reporter, he also wrote for many Arabic and western publications, including The National. He holds a BA in English Translation from College of Arts, Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq.
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The West Qurna oilfield at Basra, south-east of Baghdad. Reuters
Iraqi security forces arrest Deputy Oil Minister on corruption charges

Detention coincides with orders from Prime Minister Al Zaidi to form anti-fraud council

MENAJune 01, 2026
Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi's first few weeks in power have focused on improving governance. AFP
Iraq forms body to oversee contracts and recover public funds

Move comes as government seeks tighter control over state spending

MENAMay 31, 2026
Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces mourn comrades killed in a US strike. AFP
ExclusiveIraq looks at new security ministry to integrate PMF amid US pressure

Proposal raises debate as Baghdad balances Washington’s demands, Tehran’s influence and regional tensions

MENAMay 26, 2026
A member of the Iraqi special forces in Al Zuhoor, east Mosul. Forces remain on high alert, even years after ISIS lost its territorial foothold in Iraq. Reuters
Iraq's counter-terror force mourns three soldiers killed in bomb blast

Officials say device exploded during field sweep outside northern city of Mosul

MENAMay 24, 2026
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the attack on Saudi Arabia undermines regional security. Reuters
GCC condemns drone attack on Saudi Arabia 'launched from Iraqi airspace'

Iraq says no signs of attack detected so far and calls for Saudi co-operation in investigating the incident

MENAMay 18, 2026
Ali Al Zaidi speaks in the Iraqi Parliament on Thursday before members voted to approve most of his nominees for cabinet posts. AFP
Al Zaidi sworn in as Iraqi PM after parliament endorses cabinet picks

Al Zaidi submitted partial list of proposed cabinet members as talks on remaining positions continue

MENAMay 14, 2026
Ali Al Zaidi was nominated as a compromise candidate for prime minister in April. AFP
Iraqi parliament to vote on new government on Thursday

PM-designate Ali Al Zaidi to present his cabinet on Thursday

MENAMay 13, 2026
Brig Gen Esmail Qaani is commander of Iran's Quds Force, part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. AFP
Iranian general visits Baghdad as Iraqi government takes shape

Tehran is said to be uneasy over incoming Iraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi’s backing from Washington and regional allies

MENAMay 12, 2026
The Nahr Bin Umar Oil and Gas Field on the outskirts of Basra, southern Iraq. AFP
Iraq announces major oil discovery in southern desert

Find at Qurnain Block by Chinese company Zhenhua holds potential reserves of 8.8 billion barrels

MENAMay 07, 2026
Akram Al Kaabi prays over the tomb of a Hezbollah military leader in southern Beirut. AFP
Powerful militia leader in Iraq rejects US call to disband after $10m bounty

Akram Al Kaabi’s defence of pro-Iran factions poses a challenge to incoming PM Ali Al Zaidi

MENAMay 06, 2026
Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, visited Baghdad for talks on the formation of the new federal government. AFP
Kurdistan Region President calls for inclusive government during marathon talks

Prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi set to submit his cabinet line-up to parliament next week

MENAMay 05, 2026
Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraqi Kurdistan, has arrived in Baghdad for talks with, among others, former prime minister Nouri Al Maliki. AFP
Kurdistan President in Baghdad for Iraqi government formation talks

Visit follows Iraqi PM-designate Ali Al Zaidi’s weekend trip to Kurdistan region

MENAMay 04, 2026
A fishing boat takes to the Iraqi Hawizeh Marshes in Maysan province, after water returned due to rainfall following a long period of drought. AFP
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Rain revives Iraq's Hawizeh Marshes after years of drought

Wetlands will remain irrigated until after summer

MENAMay 01, 2026
Iraq's prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, was nominated on Monday as a compromise candidate. AFP
US extends ‘best wishes’ to Iraqi PM-designate

Statement stops short of endorsement while stressing counter-terrorism, prosperity and sovereignty

MENAApril 29, 2026
Ali Al Zaidi's CV says he has the experience to 'build bridges with influential institutions and figures in politics and economy'. Photo: Iraqi Presidency
Businessman Ali Al Zaidi’s controversial path to Iraqi PM nomination

Emergence of 41-year-old as compromise candidate ends months of deadlock but sparks scrutiny of his CV

MENAApril 28, 2026
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