Iraq

Heat crisis intensifies as military student dies in Iraq's scorching temperatures

bnm Gulf bureau May 21, 2025

At least one military student has died and eight others were hospitalised after suffering heat stroke due to historically high temperatures in the region.

UK treasury chief says closer to signing trade deal with Gulf Arab states

bnm Gulf bureau May 20, 2025

The UK is closer to finalising a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on May 20.

Iraq rediscovers its forgotten Somalian refinery after 45 years

Newsbase MENA syndication May 19, 2025

An Iraqi oil refinery built in Somalia in the 1970s has remained abandoned for nearly 45 years, before re-emerging into public awareness during recent diplomatic talks.

Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises

bna Cairo Bureau May 18, 2025

Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.

In Kurdish peace moves, expect ailing founder Ocalan to get Turkish Riviera house arrest and “Real PKK” splinter to emerge, says analyst

bne IntelliNews May 13, 2025

Ankara thinks it can “mop up” those who continue fighting, adds Soner Cagaptay.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Who's to say PKK guns won't be used under a different name?

Akin Nazli in Belgrade May 12, 2025

And anyway, despite what you are reading, the militants' so-called name has not been in use since 2002.

HALLIGAN: Power struggle in OPEC+ is pulling oil prices down

bne IntelliNews May 8, 2025

The oil market has entered choppy waters once again. Crude prices fell by a dramatic 18% in April y/y – the sharpest monthly drop since November 2021 – partly due to a global slowdown, but more due to a power struggle within OPEC+.

Iraq losing $1mn daily due to dust storms

bnm Gulf bureau May 6, 2025

Iraq is losing approximately $1mn per day due to dust and sandstorms that strike the country, according to a report by the Iraq Green Observatory, an environmental affairs monitoring body.

Iraq facing worst drought in history as water resources dwindle and climate crisis intensifies

bnm Gulf bureau April 30, 2025

Iraq is facing what officials are calling the "worst drought in its history," as water resources continue to dwindle and agricultural land deteriorates across the country, threatening both human security and economic stability.

Unemployed Iraqi engineers block Lukoil’s site in Basra

bnm Gulf bureau April 27, 2025

Unemployed engineers from northern Basra demonstrated today in front of the West Qurna 2 oil field operated by Russian company Lukoil on April 27.

Kazakhstan will put national interests over OPEC+ oil limits, says energy minister

bne IntelliNews April 25, 2025

Comments spark fears of price wars and even of a potential de facto exit from the coalition by the Central Asian country.

US forces withdraw from military base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province, Al-Watan reports

bnm Gulf bureau April 23, 2025

US troops and military equipment have begun withdrawing from a US military base in al-Shaddadi in Syria's Al-Hasakah province.

Turkey drops leaflets on Iraqi mountains urging Kurdish PKK to surrender

bnm Gulf bureau April 22, 2025

Turkish military aircraft dropped leaflets over mountainous areas in Duhok Province within the Kurdistan Region on the morning of April 22.

UPDATE: Iraqi PM throws weight behind local Cardinal Sako to be next Pope

bnm Gulf bureau April 21, 2025

Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako has entered the list of candidates for the position of Pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21.

Iraq signs three MoUs with Chinese SEPCO for petrochemical projects in Karbala

bna Cairo bureau April 20, 2025

The agreements cover the construction of four petrochemical plants, infrastructure development and the operation and maintenance of production units.

Global executions reach highest level since 2015, with Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq responsible for 91%

bnm Gulf bureau April 9, 2025

Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia were responsible for the overall rise in known executions, accounting for 1,380 recorded executions, or 91% of the global total.

Turkey says it wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria

Akin Nazli in Belgrade April 7, 2025

“Unfortunately Israel is taking out, one by one, all military capabilities that a new state can use,” says Turkish foreign minister.

Oil falls 3.75% amid global trade war recession fears

Newsbase MENA syndication April 7, 2025

Oil prices fell 3.75% on April 7, continuing last week's losses, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China fuelled fears of an economic recession that could reduce crude demand.

US imposes 17% tariffs on Israeli goods while Iran faces only 10%

bnm Gulf bureau April 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive new trade policy on April 2 that reveals a striking disparity in tariff rates between Israel and Iran.

Desertification drives thousands of families from their homes in Iraq’s Dhi Qar

bnm Gulf bureau April 2, 2025

Dhi Qar Province has recorded the highest displacement rate due to desertification and drought in Iraq, with more than 1,000 people officially registered.

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