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India to resume operations at stalled hydrocarbon block in Iraq | Mint Primer | Mint
India aims to resume ONGC Videsh’s operations in Iraq’s hydrocarbon exploration block, which has been under force majeure since 2003. Amid Iraq’s emergence as a major crude oil supplier to India, the potential resumption and investments were discussed during an India-Iraq Joint Commission Meeting. Strengthening energy ties and exploring investment opportunities were emphasized. Stay tuned for insights into India’s strategic move and its impact on the energy landscape in the region.
26 Jul 2023US warns Iraq of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue
The warning came as Iraqi security officials said a Katyusha rocket hit near Baghdad airport, killing three Iraqi civilians and severely wounding two othersThe State Department declined to comment on the calls between Pompeo and Iraq’s leadership, but said the U.S. will not tolerate threats
5 min read28 Sep 2020United States formally announces troop reduction in Iraq
The United States and Iraq in June affirmed their commitment to the reduction of U.S. troops in the countryThe United States has around 5,200 troops that were deployed in Iraq to fight the Islamic State militant group
1 min read9 Sep 2020Trump to announce US troop withdrawals from Iraq, Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump was expected to announce further troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and from Iraq, where several thousand US troops hunting down jihadist sleeper cells have faced increasing attacks blamed on pro-Iran factions
3 min read9 Sep 2020Iraqi coronavirus cases top 200,000: health ministry
According to the Iraqi health ministry, 201,050 Iraqis have contracted the virus, including 6,353 who have diedIraq’s hospitals have already been worn down by decades of conflict and poor investment
1 min read22 Aug 2020Oil prices back on the rise on US stimulus hopes, Iraq output cut
Hopes grew on Sunday that a stand-off would end between US Democrats and the White House on a new support package for cash-strapped U.S. states hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
1 min read10 Aug 2020Iraqi PM to visit Washington, meet President Trump on August 20: White House
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will visit the U.S. on August 20 where he will have parleys with President Trump on the issues of ISIS and Covid-19 pandemic
1 min read8 Aug 2020Iraqi protesters dig in heels despite new PM-designate
Young demonstrators have expressed contempt for the ruling elite and on Sunday, they slammed Mohammad Allawi as part and parcel of the system they want to overhaul
3 min read2 Feb 2020Oil jumps after unrest hits key OPEC producers Libya and Iraq
Oil jumped as rising tension in the Middle East and North Africa halted output and exports from key OPEC producers Iraq and LibyaIraq temporarily stopped output at an oil field on Sunday and supply from a second site is at risk
1 min read20 Jan 2020US condemns latest missile attack on Iraqi base: Mike Pompeo
’These continued violations of Iraq’s sovereignty by groups not loyal to the Iraqi government must end.’
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