Musk’s empire as SpaceX counts down to Wall Street liftoff
Elon Musk is seen by supporters as a visionary engineer trying to shape the future, while critics describe him as a controversial figure who...
Union calls strike at S. Korea chip giant Samsung Electronics
The labor union at Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that it will move ahead with a major strike after negotiations with management over bonus...
Toyota sees profit drop as US tariffs, Mideast bite
Japanese auto giant Toyota says it expects profits to fall sharply over the next year as it deals with US tariffs and instability in...
AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets
Southeast Asian budget airline AirAsia has signed a massive $19 billion deal to buy 150 new Airbus A220-300 jets.The agreement was announced at Airbus...
G7 trade ministers set to meet but not discuss latest US...
Trade ministers from the G7 countries are meeting in Paris this week, with a packed agenda — but one big issue is being kept...
Seoul, Taipei hit records as Asian stocks track Wall St tech...
Markets across Asia started the week on a strong note, led by tech stocks, as investors took confidence from solid earnings and signs of...
Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force
The European Union has moved forward with a major trade deal with the Mercosur group in South America, and it officially starts on Friday.This...
French economy records zero growth in first quarter
France’s flat growth in Q1 highlights how quickly external shocks are feeding into Europe’s already fragile economy.At the center of this is weak domestic...
Volkswagen warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge
The situation at Volkswagen is more serious than a normal earnings dip. A 28% profit drop alongside falling revenue points to deeper structural pressure...
Total Energies refinery working full tilt to keep France fuelled
France’s biggest refinery is running hard as global energy markets feel pressure from the Middle East conflict.SummaryTotal Energies is pushing production to keep diesel...
Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world’s biggest auto show
Beijing is hosting the world’s biggest auto show this Friday, and it is shaping up to be a major showcase of how fast China’s...
Tim Cook’s time as Apple chief marked by profit absent awe
Tim Cook stepped into one of the toughest jobs in tech when he took over Apple from Steve Jobs about 15 years ago.Back then,...
Iraqi News
Update on Oil Discovery in Najaf’s Qurnain Block
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has provided an update on the recent hydrocarbon discovery at the Qurnain exploration block in Najaf province.Ministry spokesman Salim al-Rakabi...
Iraqi Housing Fund Loans: Electronic Applications Open Soon
The Iraqi Housing Fund has announced that online applications for housing loans will open on 23 August and continue for four days, with specific...
Iraqi Bank Reforms Could Open up Sector for Regional Investors
Iraq’s banking sector could become more attractive to regional investors as the government moves ahead with reforms aimed at improving oversight and strengthening the...
Iraqi-Turkish Rail Talks on Development Road Project
Iraq's General Company for Railways held talks with a Turkish delegation to discuss the next steps for implementing a transport infrastructure memorandum of understanding...
Al-Moussawi: America continues to use Iraqi funds as leverage to pressure Baghdad.
Political analyst Haider al-Moussawi criticized the United States for continuing to use Iraqi funds as a way to pressure Baghdad and push it toward...