PoliticsIraq’s parliament approves al-Zaidi cabinet amid economic concerns

Iraq’s parliament approved 11 cabinet appointments and three deputy prime ministers, completing the formation of Ali al-Zaidi’s government. A vote on the migration and displacement minister was postponed amid party disagreements. Al-Zaidi said Iraq faces severe liquidity shortages and extraordinary economic and security challenges.

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