Iraq’s oil exports to US rise to over 8 million barrels in April
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States surpassed eight million barrels during April. According to the EIA, Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States in April…
Iraq produces over 2 million tons of cement in 2024’s first quarter
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The General Company for Iraqi Cement, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, announced on Wednesday that it recorded a notable increase in output during the first three months of 2024. The increase in output…
Saudi Aramco says Q1 profit down 14.5 percent
Riyadh – Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit dipped 14.5 percent on year to $27.27 billion as the Gulf kingdom kept production cuts in place. Net income was 102.27 billion riyals ($27.27 billion), down from 119.54…
Ceasefire should be ‘no-brainer’ for Hamas, Blinken says
Washington – Accepting a ceasefire deal with Israel should be a “no-brainer” for Hamas, but the motivations of the militants’ elusive Gaza-based leadership remain unclear, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, has announced…
Blinken urges Hamas to agree Gaza truce as he meets Israel leaders
Jerusalem – Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah. Washington has heightened pressure…
Hamas prepares response to Gaza truce offer
Jerusalem – Hamas was studying Tuesday Israel’s offer of a 40-day truce in the war in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of scores of hostages held since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attacks. Returning to Qatar…
Iraqi Prime Minister and Kuwaiti Emir meet in Riyadh
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both leaders underscored the historical and social bonds that bind Iraq and Kuwait, highlighting the importance…
Iraqi PM and Saudi Crown Prince discuss bilateral relations in Riyadh
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, recently met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in Riyadh. The meeting underscored the significance of strengthening ties between the two nations…
Iraqi PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional stability
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In a recent telephone conversation in between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the concentration was on the evolving safety landscape in…
Iraq’s oil exports to US rose to 142,000 bpd last week
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The US Energy Details Administration (EIA) announced on Sunday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States rose final week. The EIA mentioned that the regular US imports of crude oil throughout the past 7 days from…