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Iraq

June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
June 3, 2026

Four teams lead Asia’s hopes at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation is one of the regions that benefited from FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.

Socceroos
May 5, 2026

Iran accuses UAE of cooperating with ‘aggressors’ against Iran

Iranian foreign ministry’s spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United Arab Emirates of “support for and cooperation with the aggressors against Iran”.

UAE leaders
May 3, 2026

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels daily output rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Seven OPEC+ countries—Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—agreed on the adjustment after a virtual meeting on global market review on Sunday.

Fuel pump
April 7, 2026

OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

The core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers has expressed concern over Iran’s attacks on energy infrastructure amid oil shortages persisting amid the war in the Middle East.

Oil assets in Middle East
March 17, 2026

China announces emergency humanitarian aid for Middle East countries

The Chinese government has announced plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid worsening humanitarian conditions linked to ongoing regional conflict

Chinese flag
March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
March 12, 2026

One dead in attack on oil tankers in Gulf, says Iraq

One person was killed following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf, Iraqi authorities said early Thursday.

Oil tanker in flames
March 12, 2026

Iran War: Türkiye ‘on side of peace’, says Erdogan

Ankara’s stance regarding Iran is “clear”, says President Recep Erdogan, adding Türkiye is always on the side of peace, not war.

Erdoğan