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| Symbol | Bid | Ask | High | Low | Open | Change | Time |
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| USD/IQD | | | 1,166.9000 | 1,162.8000 | 1,164.1000 | | 07:16 |
| USD/VND | | | 22,675.4000 | 22,300.0000 | 22,321.0000 | | 07:16 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.5073 | 6.4801 | 6.5057 | | 07:18 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3010 | 0.3004 | 0.3010 | | 06:19 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3566 | 1.3508 | 1.3511 | | 07:19 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 13,548.0000 | 13,467.0000 | 13,548.0000 | | 07:18 |
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Tish Iraq Articles:Bloomberg: Rupiah Range Shrinks to 20-Year Low as Authorities Stifle Trade (1/2/18)
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While volatility in many financial markets has been rising over recent weeks, one notoriously unpredictable currency has been dead in the water.The trading range for Indonesia’s rupiah shrank to the least in two decades last year and volatility all but vanished as the central bank made maintaining the currency’s stability its chief mission. All this in a year when there were plenty of reasons to be bullish: a narrowing current-account deficit, rising bond inflows and two rating upgrades have helped to cement the turnaround of an economy that was part of Morgan Stanley’s “Fragile Five.”
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While volatility in many financial markets has been rising over recent weeks, one notoriously unpredictable currency has been dead in the water.The trading range for Indonesia’s rupiah shrank to the least in two decades last year and volatility all but vanished as the central bank made maintaining the currency’s stability its chief mission. All this in a year when there were plenty of reasons to be bullish: a narrowing current-account deficit, rising bond inflows and two rating upgrades have helped to cement the turnaround of an economy that was part of Morgan Stanley’s “Fragile Five.”
Bank Indonesia has introduced a range of measures to regulate foreign-exchange transactions involving the rupiah, including a requirement for lenders to have written internal guidelines in conducting hedging transactions. Governor Agus Martowardojo said in November the central bank will continue to intervene to maintain currency stability.
Bank Indonesia tightened its FX rules before Malaysia, and even before China,” said Andy Ji, Asia currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Singapore. “While short of implementing outright capital-account restrictions, the rules are stringent, which explains the very subdued exchange-rate movement. So in that regard, it does affect investors in terms of inflows.”
The rupiah traded between 13,145 and 13,645 per dollar last year. The range of 500 rupiah compares with 1,065 for 2016 and as much as 11,599 during the Asian financial crisis in 1998.
One-month implied volatility for the dollar-rupiah currency pair dropped to 3.585 in September, the lowest in a decade before ending the year at 4.1950. It was as high as 26.05 in 2011.
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Change warns Baghdad from handing salaries to the Kurdistan government
02-01-2018 01:21 PM
The Euphrates -
MP warned the bloc of change Hoshyar Abdullah the federal government from the delivery of salaries to the Kurdistan government, which may take a quarter or half of them if distributed.
Abdullah said in a press statement that the federal government to distribute the salaries of employees of ministries of health and education in Kurdistan directly through a new mechanism includes coordination with banks in Kurdistan. Indicating that this method is the surest in the distribution of salaries of employees in full, especially as there are reports that if distributed by the Government of Kurdistan will be deducted a quarter or half.
"We are in the movement of change, we seek to remove the staff in Kurdistan from the political friction, especially between the region and the federal government, and it is time for the staff member in the region feel that the source of his livelihood in safety no matter what happened. Pointing out that the salaries of employees of Kurdistan, unfortunately, have been used over the past years as a tool for political competition by the main parties, and it has often been the dismissal of employees because of their vote for a particular party, and this policy was widely applied against the movement of change after each election.
He expressed the hope that the salaries of employees of all ministries will be distributed on regular and full dates without any deductions. This is the most basic right of the employee. He stressed the need for the federal government to assume its responsibilities towards citizens in the Kurdistan Region and to take into consideration their living conditions especially in the midst of the crisis. The stifling financialness of Kurdistan.
Rafidain exempted borrowers granted a loan of 30 million dinars in hot spots of delayed benefits
02-01-2018 12:14 PM
The Euphrates -
Al-Rafidain Bank decided to exempt the borrowers who are granted the housing loan of citizens (30) million dinars in the hot areas of the delay benefits for the period in which the branches in those areas ceased to do business.
The bank's press office said in a statement that due to the exceptional circumstances in which the Bank's branches were located in the hotspots, it was decided to exempt the citizens' housing loans from the delay benefits for the period in which the branches in the hot spots stopped working. He added that the delay benefits will be calculated from the date of the issuance of this decision in case of borrowers delay payment.
Oil announces the increase of gas investment in the fields of Basra
Release date: 2018/1/1 18:23 • 23 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Ministry of Oil announced on Monday the increase in the proportion of investment associated gas from oil fields in the province of Basra oil to 80 percent compared to the same period last year.
The ministry said in a statement it had achieved an unprecedented increase in the investment of crude gas in the Basrah Gas Company by 80 percent and the arrival of investment capacity in the project to the rate of 900 million standard cubic feet per day.
He pointed out that the development of gas production also included the fields of the South Gas Company and Missan Oil Company, where the gas investment of 230 million standard cubic feet per day.
Al-Luaibi said that this achievement, which he described as great, will enhance the country's capabilities in the export of liquid gas and natural gas. It will increase sustainable development and increase investor confidence in petrochemical and fertilizer projects due to stability in the abundance of raw materials for these industri
He pointed out that the development of gas production also included the fields of the South Gas Company and Missan Oil Company, where the gas investment of 230 million standard cubic feet per day.
Al-Luaibi said that this achievement, which he described as great, will enhance the country's capabilities in the export of liquid gas and natural gas. It will increase sustainable development and increase investor confidence in petrochemical and fertilizer projects due to stability in the abundance of raw materials for these industri
Adjusting the treatment of agricultural loan by more than two billion dinars with false guarantees
Date of release: 2018/1/2 10:10 • 86 times read
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The Integrity Commission revealed that it was able to control the treatment of agricultural loan disbursed with false guarantees in the Agricultural Cooperative Bank - Branch Baquba, Diyala province.
The Department of Investigation in the Authority, according to a statement of integrity received by the agency {Euphrates News} copy of it, in detail about the details of the seizure, to the receipt of "information on the existence of agricultural loan disbursed with false real estate, and the amount of waste in public money amounted to two billion and 350 million dinars" .
The department explained that "the staff of the investigation office in the province who moved to the Agricultural Bank - Baquba branch, were able to control the original loan transaction, including real estate guarantees, which are forged vouchers in the amount of two billion dinars each," indicating that " Issued by the investigating judge competent to consider the cases of integrity in Baquba.
The Integrity Commission revealed on the 12th of last month that it was able to control 46 transactions for agricultural loans disbursed under one billion and 130 million dinars, contrary to the controls and instructions at the Agricultural Cooperative Bank - Muqdadiya branch in Diyala province of deceased people and others without their knowledge.
It is worth mentioning that the Integrity Commission last November called on the Ministry of Finance to put an end to the administrative and financial corruption that affect the granting of agricultural loans in branches of the Agricultural Cooperative Bank. is over
The department explained that "the staff of the investigation office in the province who moved to the Agricultural Bank - Baquba branch, were able to control the original loan transaction, including real estate guarantees, which are forged vouchers in the amount of two billion dinars each," indicating that " Issued by the investigating judge competent to consider the cases of integrity in Baquba.
The Integrity Commission revealed on the 12th of last month that it was able to control 46 transactions for agricultural loans disbursed under one billion and 130 million dinars, contrary to the controls and instructions at the Agricultural Cooperative Bank - Muqdadiya branch in Diyala province of deceased people and others without their knowledge.
It is worth mentioning that the Integrity Commission last November called on the Ministry of Finance to put an end to the administrative and financial corruption that affect the granting of agricultural loans in branches of the Agricultural Cooperative Bank. is over
Deputy: two steps to eliminate corruption and developed countries have information on the corrupt in the country
BAGHDAD (AFP) - The deputy of the National Alliance Sadiq al-Mahna said on Monday that there are two steps to end corruption in Iraq, pointing out that there are developed countries have information about the corrupt and their money.
Al-Mahna said in a press statement that "the next battle against corruption is no less dangerous than the war against Dahesh," indicating that "the country can not settle before the heads of corruption that we do not want to call whales are dropped because the first shock caused them to collapse. "He said.
Al-Mahna added that "Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is serious about what he promised and will implement his statement." He pointed out that "the first correct step to end corruption comes through the establishment of the judiciary and the establishment of a strong and correct system and to overthrow the corruptists in the judiciary to be sure to hold the spoilers accountable when you go Their cases to the judiciary ".
"The second important step is to create an international investigative system and to contract with it, which we demanded two years ago so as not to be affected by the pressures and to provide protection for them," he said, adding that "those who have information about corruption are known parties, Information about a dipper. "
"The second important step is to create an international investigative system and to contract with it, which we demanded two years ago so as not to be affected by the pressures and to provide protection for them," he said, adding that "those who have information about corruption are known parties, Information about a dipper. "
"The Iraqi government is not the only one that has information about corruption files, but there are developed and global countries such as the United States, Britain and others also have information about the movement of funds," he said.
In 2018, the Iraqi government faces the challenges of combating rampant corruption in various parts of state institutions. This comes after the elimination of the Da'ash organization and the announcement of its expulsion from the entire country.
The formation of a high committee for dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil
Baghdad - Journal News
The Presidency of the Republic revealed the formation of a high committee to manage the dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil
"There is an initiative put forward by the president of the republic for dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil, in which he sent a message to both sides of the crisis in addition to the United Nations," Amir Kanani, adviser to President Fuad Masum, said Monday. The next EEM will produce that vision. "
"All the parties have expressed their willingness to prepare for dialogue, but until now there is no specific body to sponsor the dialogue, so the idea has become to form a committee under the auspices of the president," Kanani said.
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Iraq froze recruitment and bonuses in response to the IMF
A senior government official in Baghdad said the budget for 2018 does not include any allocations for new appointments in state institutions, including the defense and interior ministries.
Newspaper: Alliance of forces supported an international settlement paper will be announced soon
BAGHDAD / The London-based al-Hayat newspaper reported on Tuesday that the coalition of forces supported an international settlement paper to be announced soon, while other parties refused the paper.
The newspaper quoted a parliamentary source as saying that "during the intensive meetings held by the United Nations team overseeing the file of the settlement of Iraq, we got information on the paragraphs of the settlement paper that the United Nations seeks to put them on the various Iraqi political blocs, and included the majority of paragraphs rights we have advocated since Years, "noting that" the paper included the re-trial of political symbols convicted of terrorist issues, in addition to the release of some of the detainees of the symbols of the former regime, in addition to balancing the representation of the government of the parties to the political equation Shiite - Sunni, and does not constitute a defect to any party, Also accelerate the displaced to their areas before the date of the next elections, and amending paragraphs of the general amnesty law, especially concerning the victims of the confidential informant. "
"If this information is true to us, all the Sunni parties will support that paper for a comprehensive settlement," the source said, adding that "this does not seem easy amid the intransigence of other parties and their insistence on passing the paper for the settlement submitted by the summer The past of the United Nations like other parties involved in the political process. "
He added that "the international settlement paper may enter into force in one form or another and will achieve our demands."
On December 14, 2016, the MP of the Iraqi Forces Alliance Sajida Muhammad announced that the coalition would have a settlement paper that would be submitted to the National Alliance and the rest of the political parties.
While the MP for the coalition of Iraqi forces Ali al-Mutawati, on 19 December last, that the settlement paper to be submitted by the coalition will be based on building the state institutions, not components, indicating that the concession of one of the gains achieved at the expense of the damage of others is a return of rights.
Iran reopens important border crossing with Kurdistan region
Editorial Date: 2018/1/2 10:26 • 157 times read
(Reuters) - The governor of the western Iranian city of Qasr Shereen has announced the reopening of the Pervez Khan border crossing with Iraq's Kurdistan region officially from Tuesday morning.
"Following the follow-up in Tehran and Baghdad, trade and border activities have been resumed at the Pervez Khan border crossing again," Iranian official Framers Akbari said.
"The Parvizhan border crossing has very wide potential, and opening it again provides job opportunities for thousands of workers in the city of Qasr Shirin who lost their jobs because of the closure of the crossing," he said.
"The resumption of the activities of the border crossing will provide employment opportunities for those affected by the earthquake in the Qasr Shirin area and improve the living conditions of the people of the area," he said.
The border crossing of Pervez Khan closed on October 15 after the organization of the Kurdistan region referendum secession, and today, 79 days after the opening of the crossing again.
Karsherin is located west of Iran's Kermanshah province. It shares Iraq with a border of 186 km and operates two crossings along the border, namely Pervez Khan with the Kurdistan region of Iraq and Khasravi with the federal government.
The Parvizhan crossing in the city of Qasr Shirin was inaugurated in 2007 and is the commercial and border port with the Kurdistan region, especially the province of Sulaymaniyah. This crossing provides direct and indirect employment opportunities for about 7,000 people.
The Parvukhane crossing is one of Iran's most important strategic border crossings, especially the export of goods to Iraq, where 54 percent of Iran's goods are exported to the country through the crossing.
"The Parvizhan border crossing has very wide potential, and opening it again provides job opportunities for thousands of workers in the city of Qasr Shirin who lost their jobs because of the closure of the crossing," he said.
"The resumption of the activities of the border crossing will provide employment opportunities for those affected by the earthquake in the Qasr Shirin area and improve the living conditions of the people of the area," he said.
The border crossing of Pervez Khan closed on October 15 after the organization of the Kurdistan region referendum secession, and today, 79 days after the opening of the crossing again.
Karsherin is located west of Iran's Kermanshah province. It shares Iraq with a border of 186 km and operates two crossings along the border, namely Pervez Khan with the Kurdistan region of Iraq and Khasravi with the federal government.
The Parvizhan crossing in the city of Qasr Shirin was inaugurated in 2007 and is the commercial and border port with the Kurdistan region, especially the province of Sulaymaniyah. This crossing provides direct and indirect employment opportunities for about 7,000 people.
The Parvukhane crossing is one of Iran's most important strategic border crossings, especially the export of goods to Iraq, where 54 percent of Iran's goods are exported to the country through the crossing.
Iraq froze recruitment and bonuses in response to the IMF
Baghdad Ali Husseini
1 January 2018A senior government official in Baghdad said the budget for 2018 does not include any allocations for new appointments in state institutions, including the defense and interior ministries.
The official said in a statement to the "New Arab" that the budget does not include any allowances or increase in salaries of employees in all state institutions, pointing out that this step comes in response to the recommendations and conditions of the International Monetary Fund , which Iraq seeks to borrow from it to fill the budget deficit .
Iraq's budget next year is estimated at 96 billion dollars, with an expected deficit of 12 billion dollars. The Executive Board of the IMF has concluded with Iraq in 2016, an agreement to lend Baghdad $ 5.34 billion, in return for the implementation of the program of economic reform.
The IMF has indicated that more than 1 million jobs out of 4 million are sagging, they do not work more than 30 minutes a day and their presence is not important at all," the government official said.
The IMF's recommendations are to limit government employment, at a time when Iraq is suffering mainly from a rise in the number of unemployed, which the Central Bureau of Statistics estimated at the end of December 2017, by about 4 million unemployed, as well as high employment among children and low standard of living.
"We warn against fraud networks that take money from university graduates for promises to employ them in government institutions," the government official said.
In the meantime, a letter from the Ministry of Finance addressed to the ministries of state, obtained a copy of the "new Arab", requests to stop the appointments and contracts in government departments and institutions, as well as stop the transfer of staff between ministries as well as non-affiliated with the Ministry effective January 1, This month, referring to the suspension of bonuses and salary increases also.
The Ministry of Finance pointed to the continuation of the salaries of employees for the month of January for all ministries, in an indication that the parliament may not pass the budget for the new year soon, according to a government source.
On December 20, the parliament reintroduced the federal budget to the government, with the aim of making amendments to it, after the reservation of some political blocs on many of its clauses.
The Iraqi government and parliamentary sources revealed in statements to the "New Arab" at the end of December, the existence of parliamentary objections to more than 20 items, notably the allocations for the reconstruction of cities liberated from the control of the organization and the compensation of the affected and displaced, and the share of the Kurdistan region, Which has been reduced to 12% instead of 17%. The parliamentary blocs also oppose the return of provincial quotas in public and development jobs and projects.
Iraq is suffering from economic difficulties. Its foreign exchange reserves have fallen with global oil prices and the cost of war against a pro-Western organization to $ 45 billion by the end of 2016, compared to $ 54 billion in 2015
The Rafidain Operations Command: A new plan to secure the protection of the border crossing
Baghdad / SNG
The Rafidain Operations Command announced an aerial survey of the borders of al-Shaib border port east of Maysan province with the participation of the army aviation and the police and intelligence forces in the framework of determining the security observations and gaps and studying them to improve the security performance of the port boundaries and develop its work.
"It is in the process of taking new security measures that will maintain the performance of the vital economic outlet away from the problems and security breaches raised by some tribal armed conflicts from time to time in areas near the port, which affect the safety of the commercial movement of Iraq through the port of gray Border border.
He added that the work of the port is currently going well and is subject to adequate security measures to ensure the safety of commercial convoys and passengers and workers to manage the port.
A member of the Diyala Council accuses international organizations of politicizing its humanitarian projects
Baghdad / SNG
A member of the Diyala Council on Monday accused international organizations of politicizing their humanitarian projects in the province, pointing to the entry of these organizations to the line of the electoral race in favor of certain forces.
"The Diyala Council strongly supports the work of international organizations in the humanitarian framework and considers it an important link in supporting the liberated areas and the displaced as well as the poor through various humanitarian programs," Diyala member Ali al-Daini said in an interview.
Daini added that "most international organizations unfortunately turned a blind eye to the politicization of their humanitarian projects in Diyala despite calls for the need to be neutral work away from any political tracks," noting that "some organizations were indirectly involved in supporting the early election race for influential parties in the province."
Daini added that "most international organizations unfortunately turned a blind eye to the politicization of their humanitarian projects in Diyala despite calls for the need to be neutral work away from any political tracks," noting that "some organizations were indirectly involved in supporting the early election race for influential parties in the province."
Daini pointed out that "the need to review the work of international organizations and take the framework of a single window through dealing with the Council of Diyala exclusively in the submission of projects to areas in accordance with the principle of priority and not to the pressures and partisan and political interests of this party or that," noting that "the reputation of many international organizations at stake We do not rule out corruption through its local partners in implementing many humanitarian projects. "
Diyala has many international organizations that offer diverse humanitarian programs in support of liberated areas and poor sectors.
Adel Abdul Mahdi: The situation between Erbil and Baghdad is like a compass that needs to balance
Former oil minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi described the current political situation between Erbil and Baghdad as a compass that needs to be balanced to ensure the rights of all parties.
Abdul Mahdi said in a newspaper article that the demand of the Kurds to secession is not new, recalling the agreements that gave the Kurds hope of separation and those that stressed the unity of the country.
And Abdul-Mahdi influenced the decision of independence by international and national will, stressing the need to discuss the subject in all respects and take into account the right of the Kurds in an independent state away from the policy of imposing one opinion.
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Obama challenges Trump on Obamacare, Paris climate pactThe Washington Times
Barack Obama promised upon leaving the White House that he would stay out of President Trump's hair unless it was really, really important. Increasingly during 2017, Mr. Obama found really important topics on which to challenge Mr. Trump. When Mr. Trump pushed Congress last March to repeal Obamacare, Mr. Obama ... Read the full story
Barack Obama promised upon leaving the White House that he would stay out of President Trump's hair unless it was really, really important. Increasingly during 2017, Mr. Obama found really important topics on which to challenge Mr. Trump. When Mr. Trump pushed Congress last March to repeal Obamacare, Mr. Obama ... Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Enforcement Agencies May Bring Bitcoin Exchanges Under Scrutiny - Inc42 MediaInc42
Bitcoin platforms and exchanges may soon come under the scanner of enforcement agencies after the Indian government likened them to ‘Ponzi schemes’ recently. As per a LiveMint report, the bitcoin exchanges are set to be investigated for any attempts of illegal money-pooling. “The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) can also take an action against such exchanges if they are serving as collective investment schemes,” the report added. Just last week the Indian government issued a Read the full story
Bitcoin Has Plunged by at Least 22% on 20 Separate Occasions Since April 2013The Motley Fool
The resolve of cryptocurrency investors is constantly being put to the test. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar could follow its worst performance in 14 years with another weak yearCNBC
After its worst performance in 14 years, the dollar could defy logic in 2018 and weaken even as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Read the full story
Investing.com
© Reuters. Dollar falls to 3-month lows on Friday; posts largest annual percentage decline since 2003 Read the full story
Rupee opens marginally higher against US dollarLivemint
Mumbai: The Indian rupee opened marginally higher against the US dollar in a thinly-traded market on the first day of 2018. Read the full story
Mumbai: The Indian rupee opened marginally higher against the US dollar in a thinly-traded market on the first day of 2018. Read the full story
President Trump Predicts a 'Fantastic' New Year at Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Gala
TIME
President Trump also capped 2017 with a video tribute citing his top achievements over the past year Read the full story
How the new tax law could ripple through 2018
CBS News
Reuters
The head of a conservative Republican faction in the U.S. Congress, who voted this month for a huge expansion of the national debt to pay for tax cuts, called himself a "fiscal conservative" on Sunday and urged budget restraint in 2018. Read the full story
Around 1,200 customers without power in EtobicokeCBS News
It promises to have wide-ranging impacts on wages, jobs, spending, inflation, interest rates, stock prices and more Read the full story
Living on Social Security? Here's a Tax Credit Just for You
The Motley Fool
US closer than ever to 'nuclear war with North Korea,' Mullen says
Fox News
Will Trump Finally Get His Border Wall In 2018?
Newsweek
As U.S. budget fight looms, Republicans flip their fiscal scriptThe Motley Fool
If you're 65 or older and meet certain income requirements, the Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled may knock thousands off your tax bill. Read the full story
Fox News
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen on Sunday gave a dire predication about U.S.-North Korea relations, suggesting the countries are closer than ever to a nuclear war with no diplomatic solution. Read the full story
Newsweek
The upcoming political battle will center around protections for the 700,000 so-called Dreamers. Read the full story
Reuters
The head of a conservative Republican faction in the U.S. Congress, who voted this month for a huge expansion of the national debt to pay for tax cuts, called himself a "fiscal conservative" on Sunday and urged budget restraint in 2018. Read the full story
CBC News
Toronto Hydro say they are working to restore power to about 1,200 customers in the Etobicoke area as a cold weather alert remains in effect for the city. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Mexico Will Limit The Number Of Used Cars Coming From The USCarBuzz
Venezuela to raise minimum wage despite economic crisisBBC News
Anyone else see the irony? Read the full story
President Maduro announces the hike despite the country's economic turmoil. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq's exports from southern oilfields hit record 3.535 mln bpd in Dec - Breaking News - Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post
BAGHDAD — Oil exports from Iraq's southern Basra ports rose to a record high of 3.535 million barrels per day (bpd) in December from 3.5 million bpd the previous month, two oil officials said on Monday. Southern exports are on the rise as Iraq seeks to offset the halting of shipments from its Kirkuk oilfields in the north in mid-October after Iraqi forces took back control of fields from Kurdish fighters. The bulk of Iraq's oil is exported via the southern terminals. Read the full story
Will new tax spur economic reform in UAE, Saudi Arabia?Aljazeera
United Arab Emirates introduces VAT for first timeBBC News
Likud party calls for de-facto annexation of Israeli settlementsReuters
EGX to see calm trading after CBE decision, on last day of 2017Mubasher
Cairo - Mubasher: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is forecast to see a calm trading session with a possible decline in the last day of the year, after the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) maintained interest rates, a decision that was disappointing for … Read the full story
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are ringing in the new year with the introduction of a five percent value-added tax (VAT) on most goods and services, in an effort to boost revenue and revive their oil-dependent economies. The tax, which goes into effect on Monday, will be imposed on a wide range of commodities, including food, clothes, fuel, entertainment, electronics, and phone, water and electricity bills. Rent, real-estate sales, airline tickets and school fees are excluded from the Read the full story
The Gulf state has been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices Read the full story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party unanimously urged legislators in a non-binding resolution on Sunday to effectively annex Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, land that Palestinians want for a future state. Read the full story
Cairo - Mubasher: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is forecast to see a calm trading session with a possible decline in the last day of the year, after the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) maintained interest rates, a decision that was disappointing for … Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: ED Declares 2018 Year of the People
AllAfrica
Bulawayo President Mnangagwa yesterday declared 2018 as the year for all Zimbabweans, saying his administration will work tirelessly to create a peaceful and stable political and socio economic environment that will ensure the nation's prosperity. In his New Year Message that was also aired on ZBCTV, President Mnangagwa said his administration will thrive on governing, guided by honesty, transparency, accountability and discipline. "Fellow Zimbabweans whether at home or abroad, I would like to Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Ally Under Siege
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
Suspected Zanu PF supporters on Friday night allegedly stormed Harare South MP Shadreck Mashayamombe's house where they bashed his relatives and stole goods as well as cash. Mashayamombe, one of the leading figures in the G4O faction that was fiercely loyal to former president Robert Mugabe, is receiving treatment after he was allegedly tortured by the army during the military takeover of government last month. A member of the MP's family confirmed Friday night's alleged attack, claiming four Read the full story
Land reform: Will Zimbabwe’s economic downfall be repeated in South Africa? | Africa | DW | 30.12.2017
DW
DW
On a dusty road in eastern Zimbabwe, Rob Smart (70) can barely get out of his van as dozens of friends and farm workers run to welcome the white farmer back to his land. He and his son Darryn had been evicted from their property six months ago, land which was then given to a top cleric with ties to the former dictator Robert Mugabe. Smart is one of thousands of white Zimbabwean farmers who were expropriated without reimbursement since Mugabe's "fast-track" land reform was implemented in 2000. Read the full story
Kenya: National Dialogue Expected Any Time Now
AllAfrica
Nigeria: Trump Under Fire for Blaming AIDS On NigeriansAllAfrica
National dialogue to ease political tension in Kenya is expected to begin this week when the Multi Sectoral Forum, which has the backing of an international committee, meets to roll out a roadmap that is expected to end in June. The opposition National Super Alliance has maintained that dialogue with President Uhuru Kenyatta is the only matter that would dissuade them from abandoning the planned swearing in of Raila Odinga as the "people's president" and establishment of People's Assemblies as a Read the full story
AllAfrica
Abuja UNITED States President, Donald Trump, has come under criticism for alleging Nigerians were to blame for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in his country. The controversial politician who came to power in 2016 has been quoted as saying 40 000 Nigerian nationals, alongside an almost equal number of Haitians had come to the US and spread the ailment. Francis John, Hope for Africa executive director, demanded that Trump provided verifiable facts and figures to back his statement. "Otherwise, it may Read the full story
Sudan: Khartoum Imposes Two States of Emergency
AllAfrica
El Obeid / Kassala The disarmament campaign has been extended to North Kordofan and Kassala. On Saturday, Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir imposed the State of Emergency in these two states. Activists and politicians doubt the reasons for the measure. In July, Khartoum announced a large disarmament campaign in the country, to begin with in the five states of Darfur, and South and West Kordofan. Paramilitaries of the Rapid Support Forces and army soldiers were employed in August to implement the Read the full story
AllAfrica
El Obeid / Kassala The disarmament campaign has been extended to North Kordofan and Kassala. On Saturday, Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir imposed the State of Emergency in these two states. Activists and politicians doubt the reasons for the measure. In July, Khartoum announced a large disarmament campaign in the country, to begin with in the five states of Darfur, and South and West Kordofan. Paramilitaries of the Rapid Support Forces and army soldiers were employed in August to implement the Read the full story
ASIA
Kim Jong Un offers rare olive branch to South KoreaCNN
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looked to ease regional tensions with South Korea, offering to talk about sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next month. Read the full story
North Korea leader says he has a ‘nuclear button on my desk’ and that the deterrent will prevent war with United StatesThe Washington Post
In his annual New Year’s Day address, Kim Jong Un vowed to focus on producing nuclear warheads and missiles for operational deployment, adding that the United States is now within range. But he also said North Korea won’t use nuclear weapons unless it faces aggression, and he opened the door to dialogue with South Korea. […] Read the full story
Kim Jong Un says he won't use nuclear weapons if there's no aggression toward North KoreaCNN
In his annual New Year's address, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said Monday his country is "a responsible nuclear nation that loves peace." He also said that "as long as there's no aggression against" North Korea, it does "not intend to use nuclear powers." Read the full story
In his annual New Year's address, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said Monday his country is "a responsible nuclear nation that loves peace." He also said that "as long as there's no aggression against" North Korea, it does "not intend to use nuclear powers." Read the full story
China can fill diplomatic void created by TrumpSouth China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s new voluntary health insurance scheme to target young buyers with ‘attractive’ tax breaksSouth China Morning Post
The American leader’s foreign policy decisions since taking office almost a year ago have seemingly been about upending the world order. There is no better example of this than his decree recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital Read the full story
Plan expected to be announced early 2018, the Post has learned Read the full story
Asia US dollar bond issuance hits record in 2017 as demand moves from AmericaSouth China Morning Post
New dollar debt issuance in Asia excluding Japan, has jumped 40pc to US$377b from 2016, says Thomson Reuters Read the full story
Strong issuance of convertible bonds – particularly by Chinese companies – will extend into new year, say bankers and investors Read the full story
EUROPE
Merkel's allies, further defying SPD, seek corporate tax cutsReuters
Germany's Bavarian conservatives are pressing for corporate tax cuts and abolition of a tax imposed after reunification to help poorer eastern states, which could complicate talks with the Social Democrats (SPD) on forming a new government. Read the full story
Bulgaria takes over EU presidency in turbulent times | Europe | DW | 01.01.2018DW
Taking over the EU presidency in the present times poses a serious challenge for Bulgaria. Ongoing Brexit talks, debates to establish a coordinated position on refugee and migration matters, and preparations for the new EU budget from 2020 onward are just three of the most pressing issues to date. Bulgaria's minister for the EU presidency, Lilyana Pavlova, said that a successful presidency will require reaching political consensus, engaging in dialogue and reaching mutual understanding. Bulgaria Read the full story
Trade deal by March or WALK AWAY: Owen Paterson warns May to ignore 'Remoaner double talk'Express
SENIOR Brexiteer Owen Paterson has warned Theresa May that heads of terms for a new free trade deal with the EU need to be agreed by March or Britain should quit talks and prepare for no deal. Writing exclusively for the Daily Express online, the former cabinet minister who sits on the board of leading Brexit group of Leave Means Leave has told the Prime Minister that enough concessions have been made to the EU and the Prime Minister must not be taken in by “Remoaner double talk.” Read the full story
No solution in sight for UK's productivity crisis as small businesses say it is not a priorityThe Telegraph
Hopes that a “dynamic movement” among small firms could solve the UK’s prolonged productivity crisis have been dashed after business owners said it was not a priority. Read the full story
Hopes that a “dynamic movement” among small firms could solve the UK’s prolonged productivity crisis have been dashed after business owners said it was not a priority. Read the full story
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Blessed and Highly Favored:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 1/2/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 184,926,651
There is one news and announcements for Tuesday 1/2/18
1. To all banks licensed to practice money exchange and all authorized financial transfer companies.
January 02, 2018
January 02, 2018
To all banks licensed to practice exchange and all authorized financial transfer companies (results of sale window of foreign currency for 2018/1/1).Results of the sale of foreign currency for 2018/1/1
ISX Update:
Value Traded
197,260,345
Shares Traded
297,221,041
ISX ended in Red
Kauaihn Chatter:
1-1-2018 Newshound Guru Mnt Goat ...The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! Get it now? If they did drop the zeros it would be called a “lop”. This not just a slang word I am using. It is in fact a technical term used by the IMF. It means to drop zeroes off “hyper-inflated” currency. I can assure you I would not be here today...if the IQD was going to “lop”. The fact is, they told us many times that some of the 3 zero notes would remain in circulation and coincide for up to 10 years with the newer, lower category notes (about to be issued). [Post 2 of 2]
1-1-2018 Newshound Guru Mnt Goat …When we do exchange the dinar will be exchanged only for the currency of our own country. For instance, dinar for dollars (USA) or dinar for euros (Europe), dinars for Canadian dollars (Canada), etc. The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the currency when we exchange. Let me say this a couple more times since…This is being confused…The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! The zeros will NOT be “deleted” from the IQD currency when we exchange! [Post 1 of 2]
1-1-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru Frank26 "Wow things are really heating up!…i perceived a strong feeling about the first few days coming out of the bank software update” VERY GOOD…NO ONE !!! ON THE NET HAD EVER MENTIONED / STUDIED / CONSIDERED THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE UPDATE EVENT OF ALL WORLD BANKS ON THE 8TH…IMO…A POWERFUL STEP…BASED ON "DECEMBER" IN IRAQ.
1-1-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru Frank26 "Wow things are really heating up!…i perceived a strong feeling about the first few days coming out of the bank software update” VERY GOOD…NO ONE !!! ON THE NET HAD EVER MENTIONED / STUDIED / CONSIDERED THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE UPDATE EVENT OF ALL WORLD BANKS ON THE 8TH…IMO…A POWERFUL STEP…BASED ON "DECEMBER" IN IRAQ.
1-1-2018 Newshound Guru Mnt Goat ...FACT…We know that the CBI wants to float the dinar but can’t under the program rate and here is why. The CBI has told us that floating the dinar is difficult to apply in Iraq because the government monopolizes the dollar. The economy relies on a fixed exchange rate, or fixed with flexibility, and do not resort to the float method. In a very recent article the CBI notes that floating is difficult to apply in Iraq, considering that the government monopolies the currency and it is on a de facto peg to the dollar. The offer of the dollar and used as the only currency to deal in foreign trade. Remember this is all on the program rate and so they know they must get off the program rate, launch the currencies on the global exchanges and that way it can be allowed to float. [Post 2 of 2]
1-1-2018 Newshound Guru Mnt Goat FACT…The last four (4) targeted RV timeframes (2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017) were all in EARLY January. Our guess is the CBI will go do the same in the next attempt. Evidence is showing an EARLY 2018 timeframe, however the CBI has NOT “officially” told us this is the case, as in the other attempts…FACT…We know the Finance Committee of the GOI wants to start a new fiscal year fresh when they do re-instate the currency. We know that the Finance Ministry has hired consultants to model RV 1:1, 1:2 and a 1:3 (IQD:USD) scenarios. Why would they do this? It was very expensive to do…FACT…We know the basic process of how the CBI intends to roll out the re-instatement of the currency. It includes a slow rollout of the new lower category notes as the rate increases. This must coincide with a new rate of some kind to kick off the process... [Post 1 of 2]From Yosef
Ok it's now been confirmed that all ZIM redemptions / private exchange transactions will be occurring on military bases / federal facilities around the United States. In bankredemptions will occur in typical branches around the country and world per normal. Only the ZIM and private exchanges will be handled with special protection elements.
Issue #70 January 1, 2018 Location - Location - Location”
Trained bank redemption staff was moved in buses last night, with blackened out windows mind you, to the nearest government/military exchange location. They are eating and sleeping on said government/military controlled sites as of this morning. And there they will remain until they are allowed to go leave. Meaning, everyone with ZIM and going in for private exchanges will be doing so under military guard on military grounds at least in the USA, not sure about the world. Below I've attached a few military and government location maps highlighting where exchange centers might be taking place near you.Always said this was a military operation. Always. Now we know for sure.Making the whole Wells Fargo redemption strategy either a distraction or secondary appointment strategy made to look like a primary strategy (which is my guess).Again, this exchange period is brief and out of the publics eye, and only for ZIM holders and private exchangers within the first two weeks of authorized redemptions in the United States. The public or mass exchanges will be coming after this two week stretch and post all international treaties taking legal hold across all nations.They've done this for maximum safety sake. And it makes a lot of sense, military installations are well known, established, easy to patrol and control information. Plus it lowers the desire of any adversary attempting to do private redeemers harm because they would be attacking the entire US government/military versus just a handful of redeemers in an off-site banking exchange center. God is with us.
Ok it's now been confirmed that all ZIM redemptions / private exchange transactions will be occurring on military bases / federal facilities around the United States. In bankredemptions will occur in typical branches around the country and world per normal. Only the ZIM and private exchanges will be handled with special protection elements.
Issue #70 January 1, 2018 Location - Location - Location”
Trained bank redemption staff was moved in buses last night, with blackened out windows mind you, to the nearest government/military exchange location. They are eating and sleeping on said government/military controlled sites as of this morning. And there they will remain until they are allowed to go leave. Meaning, everyone with ZIM and going in for private exchanges will be doing so under military guard on military grounds at least in the USA, not sure about the world. Below I've attached a few military and government location maps highlighting where exchange centers might be taking place near you.Always said this was a military operation. Always. Now we know for sure.Making the whole Wells Fargo redemption strategy either a distraction or secondary appointment strategy made to look like a primary strategy (which is my guess).Again, this exchange period is brief and out of the publics eye, and only for ZIM holders and private exchangers within the first two weeks of authorized redemptions in the United States. The public or mass exchanges will be coming after this two week stretch and post all international treaties taking legal hold across all nations.They've done this for maximum safety sake. And it makes a lot of sense, military installations are well known, established, easy to patrol and control information. Plus it lowers the desire of any adversary attempting to do private redeemers harm because they would be attacking the entire US government/military versus just a handful of redeemers in an off-site banking exchange center. God is with us.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:From Yosef
Ok it's now been confirmed that all ZIM redemptions / private exchange transactions will be occurring on military bases / federal facilities around the United States. In bankredemptions will occur in typical branches around the country and world per normal. Only the ZIM and private exchanges will be handled with special protection elements.
Issue #70 January 1, 2018 Location - Location - Location”
Trained bank redemption staff was moved in buses last night, with blackened out windows mind you, to the nearest government/military exchange location. They are eating and sleeping on said government/military controlled sites as of this morning. And there they will remain until they are allowed to go leave. Meaning, everyone with ZIM and going in for private exchanges will be doing so under military guard on military grounds at least in the USA, not sure about the world. Below I've attached a few military and government location maps highlighting where exchange centers might be taking place near you.Always said this was a military operation. Always. Now we know for sure.Making the whole Wells Fargo redemption strategy either a distraction or secondary appointment strategy made to look like a primary strategy (which is my guess).Again, this exchange period is brief and out of the publics eye, and only for ZIM holders and private exchangers within the first two weeks of authorized redemptions in the United States. The public or mass exchanges will be coming after this two week stretch and post all international treaties taking legal hold across all nations.They've done this for maximum safety sake. And it makes a lot of sense, military installations are well known, established, easy to patrol and control information. Plus it lowers the desire of any adversary attempting to do private redeemers harm because they would be attacking the entire US government/military versus just a handful of redeemers in an off-site banking exchange center.
God is with us.
Ok it's now been confirmed that all ZIM redemptions / private exchange transactions will be occurring on military bases / federal facilities around the United States. In bankredemptions will occur in typical branches around the country and world per normal. Only the ZIM and private exchanges will be handled with special protection elements.
Issue #70 January 1, 2018 Location - Location - Location”
Trained bank redemption staff was moved in buses last night, with blackened out windows mind you, to the nearest government/military exchange location. They are eating and sleeping on said government/military controlled sites as of this morning. And there they will remain until they are allowed to go leave. Meaning, everyone with ZIM and going in for private exchanges will be doing so under military guard on military grounds at least in the USA, not sure about the world. Below I've attached a few military and government location maps highlighting where exchange centers might be taking place near you.Always said this was a military operation. Always. Now we know for sure.Making the whole Wells Fargo redemption strategy either a distraction or secondary appointment strategy made to look like a primary strategy (which is my guess).Again, this exchange period is brief and out of the publics eye, and only for ZIM holders and private exchangers within the first two weeks of authorized redemptions in the United States. The public or mass exchanges will be coming after this two week stretch and post all international treaties taking legal hold across all nations.They've done this for maximum safety sake. And it makes a lot of sense, military installations are well known, established, easy to patrol and control information. Plus it lowers the desire of any adversary attempting to do private redeemers harm because they would be attacking the entire US government/military versus just a handful of redeemers in an off-site banking exchange center.
God is with us.
Sent: Monday, January 1, 2018, 1:15:11 PM CST
Subject: Dinar Update New Years Day 2018
Summary: Yosef has one of those “Keep your phone near you tonight!” posts, which has passed without occurring. It may have some bits of truth.
I understand that tomorrow some people/groups who have already exchanged will collect on their deals.
Europe says that it will resume trading on the 5th. Reno is not saying anything that I know of.
Tank has a summary of NDA information which he says he got from the guy who authored the NDAs. Worth taking a look at it. He says there are 3 kinds of NDA, depending on your trade, amount, and conditions.
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*Nondisclosure Agreement:*
a contract through which the parties agree not to disclose information covered by the agreement.
SCREEN RATES
•If you take the screen rate you will not have to sign an NDA. If that changes in anyway it will be a one page NDA. As stated above it's designed to prevent you from talking about or sharing written information specific and unique to this event.
*There are three NDAs based on your rates:*
•There's a basic one page
•A two page-Most common
•And a ten page-this one does allow them to legally monitor your financial activity, it requires execution on a solid humanitarian plan, and assets can be frozen if that is not done.
NDA RULES TO FOLLOW
•Don't discuss the exchange process
•Don't tell people how you made your money
•Don't discuss the rate you got for the exchange that you're not supposed to talk about anyways
•Don't fund terrorism or anything other criminal activity
This is as close to accurate as possible. This was cleared with the individual who wrote the NDAs.
TANK
BREAKING: Putin's New Year Address 2018 - Tell Words of Love and Care to Each Other
A nice speech on basic principles of life. Half of this is the Russian national anthem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Trump's Happy New Year tweet
(As our Country rapidly grows stronger and smarter, I want to wish all of my friends, supporters, enemies, haters, and even the very dishonest Fake News Media, a Happy and Healthy New Year. 2018 will be a great year for America!)
This appears to be a Yosef post. I do not think it is all true. Some parts may be. We shall see.--dle
“2018” ———- SITREP Monday 11:11:00 January 1, 2018 - Authorized redemption strategy ordered from Beijing @ 06:00 New Years Eve, Sunday morning m. -
Staff was ordered into their starting positions / facilities @ noon and told to expect lock down protocol for the first two weeks of 2018. -
The Pentagon mission planned for 15 million redeemers in North America over a full calendar year, with 3 million in the first 24 hours,
and over 500 thousand in the first 6 hours. - as a result they sanded down the redemption appointment flow through to 30 minutes or less. -
Do not expect a host of complimentary transactions above and beyond the actual currency exchange. - In and Out is their
motto, no extra chit chat, very polite, very professional, very formal, very cold and exact—keep in mind the RV Private exchanges are a
military operation not a banking endeavor. - This is why uniformed and plain clothes military personnel will be working in redemption
centers exchanging redeemers. - @ 04:00 Monday all redemption staff was moved, transported to undisclosed redemption locations. - No one knows where these new locations are—yet—however this was expected given the history of successful D-Day launch
strategies. -
Drone cover was shut down over know exchange locations at that time. - We are looking for new drone lights, which will detect new potential redemption centers in urban areas. Another theory is only military installations will for all private exchanges now and the
security drones were just a decoy. - Another theory kicking around the dark web is that the RV long happened December 24, 2012 and the entire world has RV’d over five years ago. - What the Internet community is actually was waiting on is Zimbabwe (Africa) sanctions
to be lifted, releasing its assets to America so the new financial system can be used by the American economy. - We understand these sanctions were lifted but disguised as Zimbabwe / Zambia trophy hunting sanctions and placed into the new tax reform bill
which will not be revealed to the public until January 15, 2018 (to protect redeemers in the private exchange period). - It is not well known to Western World Investors yet, but Zimbabwe controls 25% of global diamond output, 50% of global gold output, 75% of
global platinum output, 80% of global lithium output and 95% of a dozen specific rare earth elements necessary for advanced technology manufacturing (transportation, military). - The easement is sanctions by the US against Zimbabwe / Zambia were actually
controlled by China / Russia / Obama, who first placed them on Zimbabwe/Zambia to control the release of the legal conversion of ZIM currency going back to 2014. - Redemption staff is right now still on lockdown in unknown security locations and sleeping in those
location this is why we believe all private exchanges will occur in military bases. - The current thinking also is that contact information will now come @ midnight EST January 2, 2018 and nothing will appear to change outwardly in the retail banking theater
come Tuesday morning, the start of the international week. - Private exchange appointments are this expected to begin quietly begin Tuesday January 2, 2018 (3 million of 15 million expected to complete in less than two weeks) with new public FOREX rates posting
after the tax bill is known or mid January. - Private exchanges include the follow currencies: ZIM, VND, IQD, IRR, IDR, AFA; and can redeem at sovereign rates (Central Bank Holding Rates) if known and so requested (structured settlement and sovereign exchange
NDA required). - Secondary wealth management appointments will be made available at the time of your initial currency exchange. - Think “In and Out” for your initial appointment however. No long winded explanations about your epic journey or complicated future
needs. Less is more. - Public exchanges will ultimately include every other currency (all baskets) at published international screen rates (no NDA required). -
Do keep your phones charged and by you today and through the night. We are just waiting on the private release
to begin as part of a seamless global monetary transition. —————— You were worried:) God is with us
This is the cover story:
This is how the gold was moved to Jakarta:
Here is a partial translation:
“From the side of the sea, Satkamal Lantamal XII Kal-Lemukutan 11-12-15 participated in supporting the Marine security of President Joko Widodo’s work visit at the National Christmas Celebration in West Kalimantan, held in Pontianak on Thursday afternoon.”
In other words, the visit by Indonesia’s Muslim president to celebrate Christmas was the cover for a major naval operation to move 100 tons of gold.
However, three sources, including an Indonesian general, say the Navy ship carrying the gold bars was hijacked at sea in international waters.
Here is a CIA source’s version of the events:
“It was a very well-planned operation. The gold was offloaded into a submarine and went ‘off radar’ into Singapore. This was part of the overall play at the top of the Indonesian government along with a few of the top players in the Singapore government. The promise made during the secret meeting at the APEC Summit in Vietnam was used for personal gain. The very top players in this theater planned and made off with the Au.
“This was to be used as a small part of the new gold-backed currency with Russia, China, and India. It is currently 90% pure and easily re-smelted to 99.95 purity (the minimum purity allowed by the LBMA). Estimated between 80-100 metric tons, this will make a very few at the top of the Indonesia government extremely wealthy in the 3D matrix (for as long as it lasts). The problem is that they have stolen something of high importance.
“This was for the benefit of humanity. I was told that there will be repercussions, including severe penalties like imprisonment or worse. The movement of the Au is being monitored by special equipment under the control of the White Hats. The perpetrators have nowhere to hide. Their names are already known.
“These top corrupt politicians were under orders from their masters, the Zionist cabal, who still have a strong foothold in Indonesia.”
The movement and related hijacking of gold is linked to some sort of major financial event due sometime in the first half of this year, a separate CIA source says. This source, who has provided us with both big scoops and disinformation in the past, says the financial system will be completely shut down, the stock market will drop to zero, bank accounts will be emptied, and ATMs will shut down when this event happens. This will be followed by the launch of the new gold-backed system, this source says.
There is some supporting evidence out there for this scenario. India, Russia, China and many other countries have announced publicly they will be moving to a gold-backed currency. The Chinese have also said they will be trading oil for gold and yuan. Furthermore, the entire management of the Federal Reserve Board has been replaced.
We also see that world stock markets are becoming increasingly detached from reality. Even people who never studied even basic economics know that when more people sell than buy, then prices fall. Yet the U.S. stock market has been reaching record heights, even though sellers have vastly outnumbered buyers since 2013. Reality always has a way of catching up, and illusions never last forever.
There are also signs of another Lehman Brothers type of shock on the horizon:
In any case, it will be possible to completely end Khazarian mafia rule during this year, not just in the U.S. but worldwide, if the right action is taken. Early on in this battle, I was asked by Pentagon sources to “think like a military man” and come up with specific targets. Years of research and conversations with hundreds of sources, including Rothschilds, Rockefellers, and Japanese royals, have forced me to the conclusion that the problem ultimately lies with the P2 Freemason lodge and their plan to create a one-world religion and a world fascist empire controlled by the descendants of the Caesars.
Recently, for example, I was told by an NSA source to watch the “Bourne Identity” TV miniseries from the late 1980’s. The story is about a hunt for Carlos the Jackal (Ramírez Sánchez), the notorious terrorist who was active for 30 years in the latter part of the past century. What intrigued me is that the show depicts Carlos being sheltered in monasteries and working out of churches. That is because Leo Zagami of the P2 Freemason lodge told me it was they who ran both Catholicism and Communism.
What really irks me is that Carlos, who was arrested in 1994, was allowed to publish a book promoting terrorism called Revolutionary Islam in 2003. At the same time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security froze the bank accounts of publishers trying to publish my book about the secret battle for the planet earth that promotes world peace. You can see these people for who they are by the constant fear-mongering and war promotion (Iran, North Korea, Syria, etc.) in their controlled-media operations.
So, in conclusion, if the U.S. military and agency white hats want to finish this battle in 2018, and they want specific targets, I would recommend they target the Calabrian Peninsula, Rome, Milan, Tel Aviv, Zug, and Basel. Doing so would knock out the self-appointed social engineers who are behind terrorism, false flags, mass migration of young single Muslim men (not families) into Europe, etc. Pope Francis, with his promotion of the global warming fraud, is just a nice face for this demonic group.
In a final note, Japanese military intelligence is telling me that some sort of operation against the Bank of Japan is in the works for the new year.
Let us make it a happy and victorious new year for the people and the living creatures of this planet.
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
Last post is dated December 31 and focuses on best wishes for the new year.
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ARTICLE 2
The three presidencies determine next week the fate of the dialogue in Baghdad and Erbil
2018/1/1 18:56
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The adviser to the President of the Republic Abdullah Aliawi, on Monday, the date of the meeting of the three presidencies, between the meeting will decide the fate of the dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil.
Alawi said in a press statement that "the initiative of President Fuad Masum reached an advanced stage," noting that "is scheduled to hold the three presidencies next week a meeting in which they decide to start negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil."
"The dialogue between the central and regional governments will begin next week and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will announce his readiness to start negotiations with the provincial government," the presidential adviser said.
Al-Hayat newspaper reported on Saturday that Baghdad and Arbil will soon launch negotiations under the auspices of President Fuad Masum and Western diplomats to resolve three cases.
The newspaper quoted Iraqi sources as saying that "the dialogue between the federal government and the Kurds will begin at the beginning of the year under the auspices of the United Nations," indicating that "President Fuad Masum will supervise the preparation of this dialogue."
The sources added that "did not set a date for the start of dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil, but it will be after the New Year celebrations under the auspices of the United Nations Mission in Iraq [UNAMI]," indicating that "the office of infallible arranges the matter in consultation between the parties."
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ARTICLE 3
Iraq implements Security Council resolution on women
2018/1/2 10:39 • 7 times read
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Council of Ministers directed the formation of the national team to implement Security Council Resolution No. 1325 on Women, Security and Peace under the chairmanship of the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers.
According to a statement to inform the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of it, "the team includes 25 members of the relevant bodies, including Amina Baghdad / Chairman of the Standing Committee for the advancement of the status of Iraqi women and representatives of ministries in the federal government and the region, in addition to the Department of Women Empowerment The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, the Supreme Judicial Council, the National Security Apparatus, the High Commission for Human Rights, the Committee for the Implementation of National Reconciliation, the Higher Committee for the Relief of Displaced Persons and the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women Affairs.
"The team approves the policies, plans, programs and proposals for the purpose of implementing Iraq's obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 1325, preparing international reports and setting the budget and mechanisms of its work. For the affairs of women [abolished] the functions of the technical secretariat of the national team, and its direct link with the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers [head of the team]. "
"The team was tasked with overseeing the national strategy to improve the status of Iraqi women, in accordance with the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 164 of 2014, follow up and coordinate the work of state institutions and NGOs on the outputs of the above plan, To promote the status of women from the stages of completion of the plan and the writing of the national report and forwarded to the relevant international bodies.
He continued, "The directive of the Council of Ministers on the tasks of the national team, the formation of the Coordination Committee of the national team under the chairmanship of Amina Baghdad and the membership of the President of the Emergency Operations Operations Room for the implementation of the resolution [1325] and coordinator of the team and representatives of a number of federal ministries and the region provided that not less than a functional director, Coordination Committee between the sectors of the federal government and the Kurdistan Region and the provinces are not regular in the territory, and prepare the agenda of the national team in coordination with the Technical Secretariat, as well as the proposed policies of the work of the team and mechanisms to implement and rationalize the work of government sectors.
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ARTICLE 4
Abadi issues orders to upgrade officers of the Ministry of Defense on the occasion of the Army Day
2018/1/1 23:39
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Prime Minister of the Armed Forces, Commander of the Armed Forces Haider Abadi issued a decree to upgrade the Defense Ministry officers who are eligible for promotion in the schedule of January 6, 2018.
Every year, the government issues a schedule to upgrade Defense Ministry officers on the Iraqi Army Day, which celebrates its 97th anniversary this year.
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URGENT Kurdistan government hands over border crossings to Baghdad
2018/1/1 23:41
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Informed news with the approval of the Kurdistan Regional Government to hand over border crossings to the federal government in Baghdad to start dialogue with them.
A source close to the Prime Minister, Haider Abadi, on Monday, revealed new developments on the negotiations between the federal government and the Kurdistan region to resolve the crisis that arose between the parties against the background of the referendum on the independence of the province and its consequences.
The adviser to the Prime Minister, Ihsan al-Shammari, through a publication on the site, "Facebook", on Monday, that "based on the acceptance of the province constitution as a ruler and the desire to end the crisis, with internal confusion as a result of the salary crisis, reached several letters on these developments, Take several decisions ".
According to Shamri, these decisions are: the receipt of international borders with Turkey and Iran, and the formation of the High Commission to regulate the work [land crossings, customs and airports], and the Commission established working papers in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution and the federal powers of the government, [Seconds] to check the names of the education and health sector in the territorial government, and the distribution of salaries of water resources, and call the federal affiliates in the region to come to Baghdad and meet them each according to his ministry.
The relations between Baghdad and Erbil, deteriorated after the referendum held in the region on 25 September last, as the federal forces entered Kirkuk and the disputed areas on 16 November last to impose security, after the withdrawal of Peshmerga forces from them.
The Prime Minister, Haider Abadi, called on November 14 last Kurdistan region to hand over the border crossings of the government, "stressing that it" does not wait forever for receipt. "
"I am not saying that our patience is being implemented towards the Kurdistan region by handing over border posts, but we will take measures to impose control," Abadi said.
"There are no invasions but a spread of federal forces in accordance with the constitution and our troops were very careful to prevent the collision, but the other side bombed to push for military conflict."
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ARTICLE 6
Two Spieker criminals arrested
Release Date: 2018/1/1 12:05 • 558 times read
Two Spieker criminals arrested
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Baghdad Operations Command announced the arrest of two of the perpetrators of the Spyker massacre, which killed some 2,000 students in the air force in Tikrit after the fall of the city of Mosul in June 2014.
"In a lightning operation of our security forces, one of the terrorists involved in the Spyker crime was arrested in the control of 40 people in the Abu Ghraib area," a statement issued by the Baghdad news agency said.
The statement pointed out that "in a pre-emptive operation and after careful follow-up, our security forces were able to arrest the most serious terrorist involved in the crime of Spyker as he entered the northern Baghdad operations sector and required according to article four terrorism."
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