AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Shock in Philly: France beat Iraq 3-0 in a Group I match delayed by severe thunderstorms and a lightning stoppage of about two hours, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice on his 100th France cap and moving to 16 World Cup goals, while Ousmane Dembélé added his first major-tournament goal. Iraq’s Tournament Reality Check: Iraq lost again after a 4-1 defeat to Norway and now faces a must-win final group game to stay alive. Iraq Accountability Watch: Iraqi Airways’ director general was arrested over alleged embezzlement of more than 115 billion dinars, as anti-corruption cases continue to expand. Media Crackdown: Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission suspended TV presenter Mona Sami’s program for 10 days and fined Alawla TV for alleged incitement and broadcast rule violations. Trade & Health Signals: Tobacco imports into Iraq plunged in 2025, and Iraq’s imports of Kuwaiti non-oil goods were reported at about $17.1M in March 2026. Regional Diplomacy: Türkiye said it will support the U.S.-Iran process toward a peaceful end, and Erdoğan also discussed ties with Iraq in a separate call.
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