WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is facing a tense and uncertain moment as its 166 members gather in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th ministerial...
Asian markets struggle to build on week’s rally
Hong Kong – Asian markets ended the week on a mixed note after a strong run in global equities, driven by growing expectations that...
China’s rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge
In southern China, under layers of red soil, sits one of the most powerful resources on Earth. This is Ganzhou, a quiet-looking region hiding...
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...
Trump’s Fed chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh is heading into a high-stakes Senate hearing as Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve.
In his prepared remarks, Warsh is expected...
Asian markets rise on lingering trader optimism
November 3, 2025 — Asian markets climbed Monday, buoyed by optimism from Wall Street’s AI-fueled rally and signs of easing China–US tensions, as investors...
‘Blindsided’: US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
Farmers across the United States are feeling the shock of rising costs after conflict in the Middle East disrupted global supply chains and pushed...
US in the spotlight at WTO meet
At the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon, tensions are building around the future role of the United States in global...
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.
Summary
Total Energies is pushing production to keep diesel...
AI not hitting European jobs for now: ECB
European Central Bank (ECB) economists report that, so far, artificial intelligence has had only a limited effect on employment across Europe. Analyzing data from...
US judge suspends govt sanctions on AI company Anthropic
A federal court ruling in San Francisco has temporarily blocked Trump administration sanctions against Anthropic, escalating a major legal clash over government control of...
Iraq’s Civil Defense acquires IVECO Eurocargo firefighting trucks
IVECO and MTT Deliver 20 Eurocargo Firefighting Trucks to Iraq’s Civil Defense Directorate
Baghdad — IVECO and its local distributor Machine Technology Trading Co. (MTT)...
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...