With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom
Sulphur Springs – Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard’s bomb shelter company in...
China’s economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
Beijing — China’s economy slowed more than expected in the third quarter of 2025, growing below five percent for the first time in a...
Asian markets track Wall St lower as AI fears mount
Asian stock markets fell on Thursday, following another rough day on Wall Street, as investors continue to worry about the tech sector — especially...
Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records
Stock markets in Seoul and Tokyo surged to record highs on Wednesday, as technology shares powered a strong rally across Asia.
The jump followed a...
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...
Iraq leads Arab countries in barley production for the 2024–2025 season
Iraq has taken the top spot among Arab countries in barley production for the 2024–2025 season, according to new data from the U.S. Department...
Turkey, UK sign $11bn Eurofighter deal as Starmer visits
Ankara, Oct. 28, 2025 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the U.K. has signed a landmark agreement to sell Eurofighter Typhoon jets...
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...
Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia
Across Southeast Asia, rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are pushing more people to switch to electric vehicles.
In cities like...
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...
Asia Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Balance China-US Tensions and Rate...
Asia Stocks Edge Higher as US-China Tensions Simmer and Rate Cut Hopes Rise
Hong Kong — Asian markets moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors...
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...
Iraqi News
Two weeks to recalculate the budget… Parliamentary Finance Committee reveals the repercussions of the...
Former Parliamentary Finance Committee member Mohammed al-Shabaki said the Iraqi government will need at least two weeks to restructure the budget following the decision...
Investment Call for Mosul Airport Management
Iraq has invited international companies specializing in airport management and operations to invest in and develop Mosul International Airport.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the...
Iraq Customs Revenue up 32% Year-on-Year
Iraq’s General Customs Authority collected IQD 442.3 billion ($293 million) in customs revenues in September 2026, up from IQD 334.2 billion ($221 million) in...
The popular movement warns of the danger of using the exchange rate option to...
Hussein al-Karawi, head of the organizing committee for the popular movement supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, has warned against using the dollar exchange...
Oil prices declined globally; Brent crude fell to $106 and West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...
Global oil prices fell on Tuesday after rising in the previous session, as traders weighed the possibility of Russian diesel supplies returning to the...