With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.

Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.

The ballot this year was marked by the absence of Sadr who retains a devoted following of millions among Iraq's majority Shiite population. Preliminary results are expected within…

BAGHDAD: A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani came first in Iraq’s parliamentary election, two electoral commission officials with knowledge of the…

With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.

Die Allianz des irakischen Ministerpräsidenten wird stärkste Kraft im Parlament – ob er im Amt bleibt, ist trotzdem ungewiss.

BAGHDAD: Following Iraq’s parliamentary election this week, the complex and often lengthy task of choosing the country’s next leader is set to begin. Incumbent Prime Minister…