Oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by a COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Britain and the imminent approval of a vaccine in the United States, which could spur a rebound in fuel demand, …
Kurdish leader blames Iraq for economic woes
The spike in tensions between the federal government and the KRG follows the passing of a fiscal debt bill in November.
Kurdish leader blames Iraq for economic woes
The spike in tensions between the federal government and the KRG follows the passing of a fiscal debt bill in November.
ICC abandons inquiry into alleged British war crimes in Iraq
Prosecutor says, however, there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ atrocities may have been committed …
Eight protesters killed in renewed unrest in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Iraqi authorities are trying to contain public anger in the north-easterly Kurdistan region as the death toll after a week of violent demonstrations over unpaid salaries and corruption rose to eight.
5 things to know for December 9: Pandemic, transition, defense deals, Iraq, data scientist
“Animal Crossing.” “Sourdough bread.” “Why is toilet paper sold out?” Google released its list of the year’s most searched terms, and they definitely reflect the confusing year we’ve had. Here’s what …
Two oil wells bombed in oilfield in northern Iraq’s Kirkuk, sources say
Two oil wells were bombed inside a small oilfield on Wednesday but production was not affected, oil officials and security sources said. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the …
Iraq protests: Seven dead in demonstrations over unpaid salaries
Government workers in northern Iraq are demanding their salaries be paid as Covid-19 plunges the country into economic turmoil.
China Set to Bail Out Iraq with Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal
Iraq is poised to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with China ZhenHua Oil Co., a bailout from Beijing for the cash-strapped government which will receive money upfront in exchange for long-term oil …
Iraq to Get China Bailout via Oil Supply Deal
(Bloomberg) — Iraq is poised to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with China ZhenHua Oil Co., a bailout from Beijing for the cash-strapped government which will receive money upfront in exchange …