Markets on edge as Middle East escalation threatens wider financial shock
Global markets are on edge as tensions in the Middle East escalate, moving from a distant worry to a major threat for investors. What...
OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war
Energy markets are watching closely as major oil producers prepare for a key decision that could influence global prices. Analysts expect leading members of...
Crude soars, stocks drop after US strikes on Iran
Markets shook on Monday as strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran sent oil prices soaring and stocks across Asia tumbling, stoking...
Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains
Markets in Asia slowed down on Friday as traders paused after a strong week, especially in the tech sector. Investors had been buying heavily...
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...
Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down
Hong Kong – Traders took it easy Tuesday as the year comes to a close, with precious metals giving back some of their recent...
Iraq emerges as major export market for UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah
Iraq has become one of the top export destinations for the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, showing how quickly economic ties between the...
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...
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...
Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
President Donald Trump went on national television Wednesday night with a clear message: the economy is about to boom — and Joe Biden is...
Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
Hong Kong – Asian markets extended losses on Tuesday, following Wall Street lower, as investors prepared for key U.S. jobs and inflation reports. Concerns...
Louvre trade unions to launch rolling strike
Workers at the Louvre Museum are planning a rolling strike starting Monday, demanding more staff and better measures to manage overcrowding. The move adds...
Iraqi News
The first phase of the Grand Faw Port will be inaugurated this year.
The Ministry of Transport says several major projects at Grand Faw Port are expected to be finished this year, marking the completion of the...
Eemar Sinjar Wins Water Supply Contract
Eemar Sinjar Company for General Contracts Ltd. has won a new contract from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for a project...
Confusion in global markets and a surge in oil prices as a result of...
Global financial markets were shaken on Monday as rising tensions in the Middle East pushed investors to react quickly. Stocks fell across Asia, while...
Al-Alawi warns of the growing foreign workforce in Iraq: a drain on the currency...
Member of Parliament Jassim Al-Alawi from the State of Law Coalition is calling on the government to focus more on hiring Iraqi workers instead...
A government advisor affirms the Iraqi economy’s ability to overcome the short-term crisis.
Economic advisor to Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, says Iraq’s economy still has some room to handle the pressure coming from tensions around...