Category: Key Issues

Iran, Iraq Discuss Developing Energy Cooperation

Baghdad: Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Iraqi Electricity Minister Ziyad Fadhil discussed Tuesday joint cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector. According to Qatar News Agency, during the meeting, the two ministers also explored the strategic economic and trade relations between the two neighboring countries and means to enhance them.

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Russia’s Reserves Jump $33 Billion in a Month

Moscow: Russia’s international reserves rose by 5.1 percent last month to reach $680.271 billion. The Central Bank of Russia reported today that the reserves, which include gold and foreign currencies, increased in April from $647.358 billion to $680.271 billion. According to Qatar News Agency, between January and April of this year, reserves grew by $71.203 billion, or 11.7 percent, up

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Iran, Iraq Discuss Developing Energy Cooperation

Baghdad: Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Iraqi Electricity Minister Ziyad Fadhil discussed Tuesday joint cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector. According to Qatar News Agency, during the meeting, the two ministers also explored the strategic economic and trade relations between the two neighboring countries and means to enhance them.

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European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Corporate Earnings

London: European stocks closed slightly higher Tuesday, as the positive momentum generated by weak US inflation data and a truce in the China-US trade dispute began to fade, while investors assessed a mixed batch of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.1 percent, approaching its highest level since late March, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains.

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Oil Prices Ease from Two-Week High After US-China Tariff Agreement

Doha: Oil prices eased on Tuesday from a two-week high reached during the previous session after the US and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs. Brent crude futures dropped 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $64.82 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $61.82. According to Qatar News Agency, both benchmarks closed about 1.5%

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European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Corporate Earnings

London: European stocks closed slightly higher Tuesday, as the positive momentum generated by weak US inflation data and a truce in the China-US trade dispute began to fade, while investors assessed a mixed batch of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.1 percent, approaching its highest level since late March, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains.

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Oil Prices Ease from Two-Week High After US-China Tariff Agreement

Doha: Oil prices eased on Tuesday from a two-week high reached during the previous session after the US and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs. Brent crude futures dropped 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $64.82 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $61.82. According to Qatar News Agency, both benchmarks closed about 1.5%

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Qatar Airways Holds First-Ever E-Sports Competition at 35,000 Feet

Doha: Qatar Airways has set a new benchmark with the launch of a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky,’ onboard a commercial aircraft. According to Qatar News Agency, the ground-breaking event was powered by next-generation Starlink connectivity and took place during a flight from Doha to London. The tournament brought together a global roster of top gaming and entertainment

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