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...
Asian stocks in retreat as traders eye Fed decision, tech earnings
Asian markets fell on Wednesday as investors waited for a major policy announcement from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The downturn followed a soft trading...
Iraqi News
Iraq forms committee to boost passport ranking
Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has set up a new high-level committee with one clear goal: improve the strength of the Iraqi passport.Right now, the passport...
Oil: We will resume exports from all fields within the next few days.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil says it is preparing to restart oil exports from all fields within the next few days.In a new statement, the...
The dollar declined in the Baghdad and Erbil markets.
The US dollar dropped again against the Iraqi dinar on Saturday as markets opened for the first trading session of the week.In Baghdad, rates...
Banking Arrangements Expanded to Meet Currency Demand
Rasheed Bank is getting ready for the upcoming Hajj season by making it easier for pilgrims to buy US dollars.The bank has told its...
Calls to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors in Basra
Calls to restrict energy drinks—especially for minors—are not new, but the tone here suggests growing urgency as health concerns become harder to ignore.Wijdan al-Maliki’s...