Day: January 3, 2021
10 posts
OPEC sees oil outlook for first half of 2021 full of downside risks
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — OPEC sees plenty of downside risks for oil markets in the first half of 2021,…
Police say 16 people arrested over attack on tourists in Erbil
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 16 people have been detained over attacking a group of tourists in Erbil…
Israel dismisses ‘nonsense’ Iran charge it seeks to trick U.S. into war
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Israeli official on Sunday dismissed as “nonsense” an allegation by the Iranian foreign minister…
Two ISIS militants killed in U.S.-led Coalition strike in Kirkuk – military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two Islamic State (ISIS) militants were killed in a U.S.-led Coalition strike in Kirkuk province…
Thousands of Iraqis mourn commanders killed in U.S. strike last year
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Thousands of Iraqis mourn on Sunday the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi…
Chinese company wins $2 billion oil prepayment deal, says Iraq’s SOMO chief
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A Chinese company has won $2 billion oil prepayment deal with the Iraqi government, head…
Iraqi soldier killed, six wounded in ISIS attack in Diyala: police officer
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi soldier was killed and six others were wounded in an Islamic State (ISIS)…
Iraq defuses mine attached to Iraqi oil tanker
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A mine that was attached to the hull of an Iraqi oil tanker was defused…
KRG PM denounces attacks on tourists in Kurdistan Region
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani denounced attacks on tourists during New Year…
Bitcoin rallies above $30,000 for first time
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Digital currency Bitcoin extended its record-smashing rally on Saturday, beginning the year with a surge…