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Trump Reveals Latest Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
Mint
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US. Trump said he would levy a 30% rate on Algeria, Libya...
IMF issues Iraq Report: Forecasts Growth of 3.1%
Iraq Business News
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July 9, 2025
By John Lee. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Iraq's economy is facing considerable headwinds, with non-oil sector growth slowing from 13.8 percent in 2023 to an estimated 2.5 percent in 2024, impacted by reduced public...
Shell Discusses Investment Opportunities in Iraq
Iraq International News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Today, the Executive Vice President of Shell Oil Company, Mr. Richard Howe, was received by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, in Baghdad. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation in developing Iraq’s energy sector and investment...
The three energy topics on everyone’s lips at the OPEC seminar
CNBC
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July 10, 2025
The blue logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is displayed on the facade of its headquarters building in Vienna, Austria, on June 9, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images OPEC says more than 1,000 ministers,...
COMMENTARY: California’s energy policy is borderline irresponsible
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
California is a state of contradictions. We lead the nation in environmental regulation, tout our clean energy goals with pride and champion a rapid transition away from fossil fuels. Yet despite this green image, our economy -- and daily life --...
Carib Grill opens second location in Lansdowne on Friday
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
LANSDOWNE — Carib Grill, the celebrated Jamaican restaurant and bakery, opens its second location at 7 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne on Friday, July 11. The grand opening celebration will take place from 1 to 10 p.m. The new restaurant will partner...
Andres Ruocco: From Army Veteran to Fitness Industry Leader
Business Matters
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July 9, 2025
“I’ve always believed in personal growth,” Ruocco says. “And I’ve always wanted to make a difference.” Who Is Andres Ruocco? Andres Ruocco grew up in Venezuela, the son of a civil engineer and an English tutor. He speaks three languages—English,...
Top Gainers and Losers on July 10: Bharat Dynamics, Solar Industries, Garden Reach, Bharti Airtel among top losers
Mint
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July 10, 2025
The Indian stock market ended another session in the red, as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of progress in India–US trade negotiations and caution ahead of Q1FY26 results, with expectations of a muted start from the IT and finance...
He Was Clutching a Satchel and I Aimed to Kill. Then, the Iraqi Civilian Fell to His Knees
The War Horse
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July 9, 2025
Baghdad passed by as usual, a collection of misery and semi-destroyed infrastructure that people were pulling back to life with a vibrancy I still found amazing. In 2006, our patrol in Iraq was in the northern parts of Saydiah, an increasingly...
Lukoil cancels Iraq oil field tender
MEED
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July 9, 2025
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IDC deploys Second Rig for 35-Well Project at Zubair Field
Iraq Business News
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July 17, 2025
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has deployed a second drilling rig, IDC-56, as part of the ongoing project to drill 35 oil wells at the Zubair oilfield. The project is being implemented under a contract with Italy's ENI, in...
Iraq is at forefront... 5 largest Arab electricity deals in June 2025
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 6, 2025
Iraq is at forefront... 5 largest Arab electricity deals in June 2025 [Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:13:35 +0300] Washington - Saba: Iraq and Syria topped the list of the five largest electricity deals in June 2025, according to the monthly report by energy...
Harsanyi: Trump learned the lessons of Iraq
The Detroit News - Michigan
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President Donald Trump has finally moved the United States past the traumas of the Iraq War. With the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, the U.S. made the world a safer place in the long run. But the attack, and...
Iraq gas flaring drops 1.6% in 2024
Shafaq News
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July 6, 2025
2025-07-06T11:56:01+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq reduced gas flaring by 1.6% in 2024, bringing associated carbon emissions down to 35.1 million tons, according to the UK-based Energy Institute. The latest data...
Iraq’s Diyala: Mandali’s orchards rehydrated
Shafaq News
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2025-07-06T17:43:27+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Diyala Water has returned to the orchards of Mandali district in eastern Diyala after years of severe drought, local officials reported on Sunday. Ali Dhamad al-Zuhairi, the...
Winnebago Industries will close last remaining Charles City facility
Charles City Press - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Posted on Jul 9, 2025 Posted on Jul 9, 2025 The Winnebago Industries’ Charles City Hardwoods Division plant will close in December, idling 44 workers, the company announced Wednesday. Press file photo By Bob Steenson,...
Trade and investment boost: Financial adviser cites US message to Iraq
Shafaq News
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2025-07-09T23:01:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad The recent message from US President Donald Trump to the Iraqi government, on Wednesday, signals a potential expansion of trade and investment ties, according to...
Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Imports from Iraq, Algeria, and Libya
Sada Elbalad
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July 9, 2025
Wed 09 Jul 2025 | 10:54 PM Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of new tariffs ranging from 25% to 30% on imports from multiple countries, including a 30% tariff on goods from Iraq, Algeria, and Libya, set to take effect...
Iraqi MP: Turkiye using water as leverage in dam talks
Shafaq News
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2025-07-05T21:08:28+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Ankara Iraq’s water crisis remains unresolved amid sharply reduced flows from Turkiye, with a parliamentary committee affirming that only new dam construction can...
Equities and dollar rise with encouragement from economic data and earnings
Channel News Asia
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July 17, 2025
NEW YORK/LONDON :MSCI's global equity index advanced on Thursday while the dollar rose as investors were encouraged by the latest crop of economic data and earnings reports while oil futures rose on supply concerns amid Middle East attacks. Data...