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KEPPT appoints J.P. Morgan to arrange financing of its strategic US$1.6bn urea plant in Iraq
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LONDON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KAR Electrical Power Plant Production Trading FZE (“KEPPT”) has engaged J.P. Morgan to arrange development financing for a landmark $1.6 billion urea plant in Basra, Iraq. The agreement marks a milestone...
KEPPT appoints J.P. Morgan to arrange financing of its strategic US$1.6bn urea plant in Iraq
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
London, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KAR Electrical Power Plant Production Trading FZE (“KEPPT”) has engaged J.P. Morgan to arrange development financing for a landmark $1.6 billion urea plant in Basra, Iraq. The agreement marks a milestone...
Fertilizer trade impacted by Strait of Hormuz conflict
World Trade Organization
Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat.
Beyond energy prices: the ripple effects of Gulf supply disruptions
ECB - European Central Bank
2 July 2026 By Pablo Aguilar, Lukas Boeckelmann and Antoine Kornprobst How vulnerable is the global economy to trade disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?
SOUEAST S08 DM Iraq First Test Drive:Hybrid Comfort Ignites a New Trend
EIN Presswire
ERBIL, IRAQ, June 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On May 20, 2026, SOUEAST hosted a test drive event for the S08 DM, a "7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV," in Erbil, Iraq. This marked the first public media test of the vehicle in the country.
SS Innovations Named Outstanding Company Winner at the 2026 Surgical Robotics Industry Awards
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- SS Innovations International, Inc. (the “Company” or “SS Innovations”) (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies dedicated to making robotic surgery...
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Settles reflects on 27 years of service, leadership in Kentucky National Guard logistics
DVIDS - Georgia
FRANKFORT, Ky. — After nearly three decades in uniform, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Settles is retiring from the Kentucky Army National Guard after a career defined by accountability, readiness and mentoring the next generation of Soldiers.
Iraq Thwarts Assassination Plot Targeting National Security Chief
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq's National Security Service announced Friday that its forces had successfully dismantled a plot to assassinate its director, Abdul Karim al-Basri, along with several other senior officers.
Iraq’s Top Leaders Reaffirm State Control Over All Weapons
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq’s senior political and judicial officials have reiterated that all weapons must remain under the authority of the state, stressing that security and military decision-making should be exclusively managed by official institutions....
Iraq, Syria Move to Deepen Coordination on Security, Economic Challenges
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria are working to expand cooperation in the areas of security and economic affairs as both countries navigate increasing regional instability, according to an official statement issued Wednesday by the office of Iraqi Prime...
Iraq's Leaders Demand State-Only Weapons Control Amid PMF Standoff
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq's most senior political, parliamentary, and judicial officials jointly reaffirmed on Wednesday that exclusive control over weapons and military decision-making must rest with the state, in a unified statement that signals growing...
Iraq, Syria Move to Strengthen Security, Economic Ties
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria are moving to deepen security and economic cooperation as the two neighboring nations grapple with mounting regional pressures, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Alzaidi....
Iraq’s Leadership Reaffirms Exclusive State Control Over Arms
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq’s top political and judicial authorities have reiterated that all arms in the country must remain under the control of the state, emphasizing that security and military decisions should be handled solely by official institutions,...
Iraq Moves Toward Integrating Armed Groups as PMF Reform Efforts Advance
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq has taken a further step in its efforts to reorganize armed groups under state authority after a government committee received detailed personnel files along with inventories of weapons and vehicles belonging to the Imam Ali...
Iraq Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Venezuela in World Cup Warm-Up
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi forward Ali Yousif received a straight red card as the national side concluded its World Cup preparations with a 2-0 friendly defeat against Venezuela Tuesday.
Iraq Advances Plan to Integrate Armed Groups Into State Security Structures
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi authorities have taken another step in their effort to bring armed factions under direct state oversight, with a government committee receiving personnel and military asset records from the Imam Ali Brigades.
Iraq Reopens Airspace as Regional Tensions Show Signs of Easing
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq resumed air traffic operations on Monday after authorities lifted restrictions on the country's airspace following Iran’s announcement that it was ending its military actions against Israel.
Speed International Logistics Expands Multimodal Transport Infrastructure to Support Global Supply Chains
EIN Presswire
From Air Freight to Railway & Ocean – Class-A NVOCC with 2,000㎡ Warehouse, Serving 40+ Countries, RMB 180M Annual Capacity, Since 2011 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Speed International Logistics Co., Ltd....
Iraq, Syria Restrict Airspace After Escalation in Iran–Israel Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria have both announced temporary airspace restrictions following renewed regional tensions linked to Iranian missile activity against Israel, according to reports.
Iraq, Syria Shut Airspace Amid Renewed Iran-Israel Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The regional fallout from renewed Iran-Israel hostilities widened Sunday evening as both Iraq and Syria announced emergency airspace restrictions, signaling growing alarm across the Middle East over rapidly escalating tensions.
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