Day: February 8, 2021
10 posts
U.N. urges 57 countries to reclaim women, children from Syrian camps
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.N. rights experts urged 57 states on Monday to repatriate nearly 10,000 of their citizens…
Bitcoin jumps 10% to record high on Tesla investment news
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Bitcoin jumped more than 10% on Monday to a record high after Tesla said it…
U.S.-led Coalition provides Iraqi border guards with smart towers, thermal cameras
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S.-led Coalition forces equipped Iraqi border guards with thermal cameras for reconnaissance missions against…
Iraqi forces detain senior ISIS member in Kirkuk – agency
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi security forces detained a senior Islamic State (ISIS) member in Kirkuk province, Iraq’s intelligence…
ISIS increased activities in disputed areas, says senior Kurdish official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A senior Kurdish official said Islamic State (ISIS) has increased its activities in the disputed…
Erbil provincial council elects KDP’s Omed Khoshnaw as governor
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Erbil Provincial Council on Monday elected Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) candidate Omed Khoshnaw as the…
Trade exchange between Iraq and Turkey exceeded $20 billion in 2020: ambassador
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The volume of trade exchange between Turkey and Iraq exceeded $20 billion in 2020, said…
PM says KRG doing ‘utmost’ to alleviate suffering of Yazidis
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said on Sunday the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) makes all efforts…
Brent strikes $60 per barrel as supply cuts, stimulus hopes lift prices
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent futures nudging past $60 a barrel, supported…
U.S. will not lift sanctions to get Iran to negotiating table: Biden
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States will not lift its economic sanctions on…