Oil slips as China benchmark rate cuts smaller than expected
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after China cut benchmark lending rates less than some expected,…
Iraqi independent high electoral commission opens registrations for provincial elections
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi independent high electoral commission (IHEC) is set to open registrations in July for…
Turkish and Iraqi officials discuss resumption of Kurdish crude exports
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A Turkish energy technical delegation and Iraqi oil officials met in Baghdad on Monday to…
60 Kurdish migrants rescued en route from Turkey to Greece
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — 60 Kurdish migrants were rescued on Monday after their boat was stranded for hours in…
KRG says it works ‘day and night’ to complete third largest dam
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said on Sunday that construction is underway day and night…
Qatari companies partner with Iraq on $9.5 billion worth of projects
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Three Qatari companies and Iraq’s National Investment Commission have agreed to develop $9.5 billion worth…
New border crossing between Kurdistan Region, Iran to open
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A new border crossing between the Kurdistan Region and Iran will be officially opened in…
Oil slides more than 1% on China growth uncertainties
SSULAIMANI (ESTA) — Global oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday, backing off last week’s gains, as…
Iraq invites foreign bids for 11 gas blocks in new areas
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq on Sunday invited foreign companies to bid for contracts to explore and develop natural…
Huge dairy factory to be inaugurated in Halabja, says Deputy Premier
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Deputy Prime Minister on Sunday announced that a huge dairy factory…
Talabani’s national initiative to plant one mln trees reaches new stage
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The campaign which has been initiated by Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Talabani…