Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?

October 8, 2026 · 11:59 am 2 sources

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• Why has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it?
  Al Jazeera · October 8, 2026 11:59
  MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.
• Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
  Al Jazeera · October 9, 2026 07:48
  Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.