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Nearly 22,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf over 4 months

iraqbulletin.coAugust 22, 2026August 24, 2026

August 22, 2026August 24, 2026

Official data released by Pakistan’s federal government confirmed that 21,951 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026. According to official figures presented to the National Assembly, the deportations occurred due to various infractions...

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Trump cancels Iran strikes pending rapid nuclear deal

iraqbulletin.coAugust 3, 2026August 4, 2026

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / - President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators reached a rapid agreement. He said the proposed deal must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s...

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Brent crude jumps 9.6% to $83.30 amid Hormuz risks

iraqbulletin.coJuly 14, 2026July 15, 2026

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026

Oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran conflict focused attention on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for September delivery gained $7.29, or 9.6%, to settle at $83.30 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose...

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UN envoy cites regional push to end Middle East conflict

iraqbulletin.coJune 6, 2026June 8, 2026

June 6, 2026June 8, 2026

UN envoy Jean Arnault said regional agreement is emerging around a quick end to the Middle East conflict. He also cited the need to restore trust and support a lasting settlement. Arnault serves as the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General...

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ADNOC Gas posts resilient Q1 profit despite disruption

iraqbulletin.coMay 13, 2026May 14, 2026

May 13, 2026May 14, 2026

ADNOC Gas reported first quarter net income of $1.1 billion, underscoring resilient earnings despite disruption to maritime movements through the Strait of Hormuz. The company said it generated $572 million in free cash flow and ended March with $4.2 billion...

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GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index

iraqbulletin.coMay 2, 2026May 4, 2026

May 2, 2026May 4, 2026

MUSCAT: Gulf Cooperation Council countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with the bloc posting an average score of 66.9 against a world average of 59.9, according to data released by the GCC Statistical Centre. The figures pointed to...

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OPEC+ to raise oil output by 137000 barrels per day in November

iraqbulletin.coOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Vienna, October 6, 2025: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced a production adjustment of 137,000 barrels per day (bpd), effective November 2025, following a virtual meeting on Sunday, October 5. The decision reflects the...

GCC leaders and Trump discuss regional stability in Riyadh

iraqbulletin.coMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation to the Gulf-US Summit held on Wednesday in...

PM Modi and Prince Mohammed bin Salman lead new council expansion talks

iraqbulletin.coApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the second meeting of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council in Jeddah on April 22, 2025. The high-level talks concluded with an agreement to expand...

UN hails Black Sea security progress in Saudi-led Ukraine talks

iraqbulletin.coMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the recent Black Sea security talks held in Saudi Arabia, involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. These high-level discussions aimed to advance maritime safety and address broader issues stemming from the conflict...