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Iraq Bulletin

Month : September 2026

Business

Gold stays above $4,400 before US inflation releases

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Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as a softer U.S. dollar supported bullion before fresh U.S. inflation data. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,414.28 an ounce by 0419 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery slipped 0.1% to $4,457.20. The...
Technology

US battery push confronts China’s supply chain dominance

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The United States is expanding domestic battery production as it works to reduce dependence on China. The larger challenge sits deeper in the supply chain. China still dominates battery materials, processing and key manufacturing technologies used worldwide. U.S. factories have...
Business

Panama Canal weighs tighter transit cap amid drought

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The Panama Canal may reduce daily ship traffic to about 29 vessels in February or March 2027 if drought conditions continue, its new administrator said. Ilya Espino de Marotta took office on Sept. 7 and raised the possibility as El...
Sports

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees confirmed for London ceremony

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers released the nominees on September 8 ahead of the October 26 ceremony in London. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and Vinícius Júnior also...
Travel

Etihad Airways adds Saudi Red Sea route from Abu Dhabi

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Etihad Airways will launch year-round flights from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast on Oct. 4, 2026. The service will connect Zayed International Airport with Red Sea International Airport in Tabuk Province. Etihad will start with one weekly...
Business

Volkswagen signs agreement to turn car plant into defense hub

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German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen AG agreed on Monday to sell its Osnabrück assembly plant to Israeli private equity firm Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Saxony. Under the preliminary agreement, the new owners will convert the vehicle manufacturing...
Business

Egypt reserves set new record at $57.2 billion in August

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Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $57.2145 billion at the end of August 2026. The Central Bank of Egypt released the provisional figure on September 7. Reserves stood at $56.2939 billion at the end of July. That means...
Featured News

Hormuz Crisis Puts Global Energy Security in Focus as Sechin Points to Alternative Supply Routes

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Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin says disruption risks around the Persian Gulf are increasing the importance of strategic reserves, diversified energy supplies and alternative transport corridors, while reshaping the role of Russia-China cooperation in global energy markets....
Travel

Anak Krakatau ash hits nearly 3,000 flights in Indonesia

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Indonesia reopened Jakarta’s main airport and several regional airports Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel. More than 340,000 travelers faced delays, cancellations or diversions during the disruption. Nearly 3,000 flights across Indonesia felt the impact. Authorities...
Business

Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure in Seoul

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South Korea and African partner nations will launch a major economic cooperation framework focused on artificial intelligence and technology-driven development at the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference in Seoul. The upcoming ministerial gathering marks the 20th anniversary of the...