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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...
AP News Summary at 8:42 a.m. EDT
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving...
EIA: Iraqi oil exports to US fall by 48,000 bpd
Shafaq News
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July 13, 2025
2025-07-13T06:39:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington The United States scaled back crude oil imports from Iraq last week, according to data released Sunday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)....
AP News Summary at 11:00 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving...
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...
AP News Summary at 8:19 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving...
From Carthage To Berlin, A Modest Proposal
American Thinker
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July 17, 2025
The First Punic War began in 264 BC, lasted 25 years, and was fought between the Romans and the Carthaginians, a civilization in what is today modern Tunisia. The Carthaginians were the most powerful and prosperous force in the Western...
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...
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 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...
Industrial Exports Grow 8% in Q1 of 2025, Reaching JD 2.5 Billion
Jordan News
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July 9, 2025
Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 8 percent during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry, the Kingdom’s industrial exports during the first quarter of...
Iraq's oil reserves top 145 billion barrels, minister confirms
Shafaq News
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2025-07-09T23:45:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Vienna/Baghdad Iraq’s proven reserves have surpassed 145 billion barrels of crude oil and 132 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and...
What’s next for Iran’s nukes? The lion does not sleep tonight
The Jewish World - New York
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July 17, 2025
By EDWIN BLACK special to The JEWISH WORLD For further information, https://IsraelStrikes.com/ It took more than 20 years of meticulous planning and practice for Israel to launch Operation Rising Lion. The Jewish state used every tool it could...
Iraqi Airways Expands to 40 Flights Daily
Iraq International News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Iraqi Airways has announced a significant increase in its flight operations, now running approximately 40 daily flights to a broad range of domestic and international destinations. This expansion highlights the airline’s ongoing commitment to...
It will be hard to replace President Michael D
Dublin People
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July 17, 2025
By Breda Nathan With talk of a presidential election and names being pushed and pulled around, I can only feel sad to think of our wonderful president finishing up. I understand the time is right for him, but who will ever replace this man who has...
Drone strikes on Kurdistan oilfields reduce crude output by 150,000bpd
Offshore Technology
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July 17, 2025
The oil and gas sector in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region faces a significant setback following a series of drone strikes. The attacks, which occurred over three consecutive days, have led to a substantial reduction in crude oil...
Production from Risha Gas Field to Be Increased to 75 Million Cubic Feet per Day
Jordan News
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July 9, 2025
The Director General of the National Petroleum Company, Engineer Mohammad Al-Khasawneh, announced that the company is currently working to raise natural gas production from the Risha gas field to around 75 million cubic feet per day, up from the...
UAE to face Qatar and Oman in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Gulf News
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UAE: Finished third in Group A of the third qualifying round. The 1990 participants are aiming for a long-awaited return to the global stage. Qatar: Having made their debut as hosts in 2022, Qatar are now trying to qualify on merit after finishing...
Iraq emerges as third-largest Arab oil refiner
Shafaq News
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2025-07-09T12:51:20+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, ranked third among Arab nations in refinery output for 2024, according to data from the Energy Research Unit (ERU). The...