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Iraqi presidency condemns drone strikes on northern oil fields, demands accountability
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA- The Iraqi Presidency has strongly condemned recent drone attacks targeting key oil installations in northern Iraq, including the Khormala and Sarsink oil fields, and called for swift investigations to identify and hold those responsible....
Drone strike halts output at Iraq’s Sarsang oilfield hours before U.S. deal signing
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Tuesday, just hours before its U.S. operator signed a deal to develop another field. The Sarsang field is operated by HKN Energy, a privately held U.S. oil and...
Pakistan’s Fast Cables joins UAE’s energy giant vendor network
Business Recorder
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July 15, 2025
Fast Cables Limited has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the ‘first cable manufacturer in Pakistan’ to be certified as an approved vendor by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a major international energy company. The listed...
Drone attack halts oil production at Sarsang field in Iraqi Kurdistan
Al Mayadeen
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, with no casualties reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A drone attack has forced the suspension of oil production at the Sarsang oilfield in the...
Drone Attack Halts Oil Output at Sarsang Field in Iraqi Kurdistan
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Tuesday only hours before its US operator signed a deal to develop another field. The Sarsang field is operated by HKN Energy, a privately held US oil and gas...
Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region
Newsday - New York
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BAGHDAD — An oil field in Iraq 's Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone. It is the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. No...
Drone attack shuts oil field run by US firm in northern Iraq
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at an oil field run by the U.S. company in Iraq's semi-autonomous northern region on Tuesday after two drones caused material damage at another field near Irbil overnight. Production was halted as a precautionary...
Vallourec Signs Contracts to Supply OCTG in Iraq
Rigzone
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July 14, 2025
Vallourec said it secured two contracts to supply oil country tubular goods (OCTG) to support the drilling operations of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and PetroChina in Iraq. The contracts have potential revenue of over $130...
Iranian Threat Actors Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure, Including Water Systems
GBHackers
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July 15, 2025
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has increased its asymmetric cyber operations in response to recent U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Intelligence Group 13 has emerged as a major aggressor in attacking critical infrastructure...
PM Emphasises Citizen-Centric Design for New Cities
Iraq Business News
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July 15, 2025
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has underscored the importance of ensuring that new residential cities meet the needs of citizens, during a site visit to the under-construction Al-Jawahiri City (pictured), west of...
APIKUR Welcomes Intensified Talks to Resume Oil Exports
Iraq Business News
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July 15, 2025
By John Lee. The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) has welcomed it described as renewed and intensified negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Government of Iraq (GoI) aimed at resuming oil...
Dog chew exports pace up to match tea in value
The Kathmandu Post
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Dog chew is fast catching up to tea in terms of export earnings, signalling a significant shift in Nepal’s export landscape. According to the Department of Customs, dog chew exports stood at Rs3.99 billion in the first 11 months of the current...
Iraq Wraps Up Internal Rubric To Commence Turkmen Gas Imports
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 11. Iraq is preparing to launch a natural gas supply scheme involving Turkmenistan and Iran, as the Ministry of Electricity announced the completion of domestic administrative steps needed...
UK and France to Resume Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG Production
The Aviationist
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July 12, 2025
The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that the production of the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile) will resume in 2025. The weapon, used by both the UK’s RAF (Royal Air Force) and France’s FASF (French Air...
Iraq needs 3mln homes over 5 years, says government advisor
Zawya
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Iraq must construct between 2.5 and 3 million new housing units over the next five years to address its growing housing deficit, at an estimated cost of $80 to $100 billion, according to Mudher Mohammed Saleh, Financial Advisor to the Iraqi...
Fires Ravage the Syrian Coast: Who Ignited the Blaze and Who Will Extinguish It?
Enab Baladi
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July 14, 2025
Janna Al‑Issa | Shaaban Shamieh | Sidra Al‑Hariri | Lama Diab The home of Ghazwan Younis (26), a resident of Al‑Mazra‘a area in Qastal Maaf in rural Latakia, has been completely reduced to ashes due to wildfires that have raged and spread for over...
Iraqi Regulations: Essential Insights for Foreign Businesses in Iraq
Iraq Business News
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July 10, 2025
From IDG Security: How Do Local Regulations Affect Foreign and Local Businesses Differently in Iraq? Iraq presents a unique and complex environment for businesses, with its blend of immense economic opportunities and intricate regulatory...
Baghdad Airport to Be Modernised in $600 Million Plan
Iraq International News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has officially launched a major project to redevelop Baghdad International Airport, with an estimated investment ranging between $400 – $600 million. The project is being carried out through a public-private...
Iraq crude exports to US rise to 6.4 million barrels in June
Shafaq News
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2025-07-10T10:04:46+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington Iraq exported 6.433 million barrels of crude oil to the United States in June, up from 5.548 million in May, according to data from the US Energy...
Iraq Launches Najaf Refinery Expansion Project
Iraq Business News
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July 9, 2025
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the Najaf [Al-Ashraf] refinery, a strategic project that will increase refining capacity by 70,000 barrels per day. The ceremony, held on...