The representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ahmed Al-Asadi, confirmed today, Thursday, that the political blocs agreed to proceed with the formation of a national government in accordance with the principle of balance, consensus and partnership. And MP Ahmed Al-Asadi read out a statement in which he referred to the agreement …

Iraq’s parliament swore in 64 new lawmakers on Thursday to replace 73 members of a bloc led by Muqtada al-Sadr after the powerful Shiite Muslim cleric asked them to step down amid a prolonged stalemate over forming a government. Nine MPs did not attend the session. A Parliamentary source reported …