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Politics2 hours ago· Baghdad

Government launches national plan to rehabilitate infrastructure in 18 provinces over three years

The plan covers roads, bridges and water plants, gives priority to stalled projects and introduces electronic monitoring of progress.

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Politics2 hours ago· BaghdadCouncil of Representatives amends consumer protection law and toughens penalties for commercial fraudThe amendment raises fines for violators, requires online shops to disclose where their goods come from and creates a unified platform for consumer complaints.

Politics2 hours ago· BaghdadParliament hosts planning minister to discuss next year’s budget prioritiesThe Finance Committee calls for larger allocations for the provinces most in need, while the minister presents investment spending indicators.

Politics3 hours ago· BaghdadIraq and Turkey agree to form permanent technical committee to monitor Tigris and Euphrates water releasesThe agreement came at the end of talks in Baghdad in which the Iraqi side presented data on dwindling water reserves and the needs of the winter growing season.

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