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Tomorrow .. a meeting of leaders of reform to agree on the next prime minister
25-09-2018 01:45 PM
The Euphrates -
Revealed leadership in the coalition of reform and construction Mohammed Khalidi, Tuesday, the presence of a prospective meeting of the leadership of the coalition to discuss the nomination of the next prime minister, noting that the meetings continue with the other blocs in order to resolve the political crisis.
Khalidi said in a press statement that the leadership of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction will hold a meeting next to discuss the formation of the government and the mandate to choose the next prime minister.
He added that the political negotiations with the other blocs are continuing to resolve the political crisis and consensus on a candidate to run the next government, indicating that the choice of the President of the Republic will be according to the direction of the MP in parliament and the mechanism will be similar to the choice of the Speaker of Parliament.
The Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction held a meeting Sunday evening and issued a statement including one of its paragraphs work to re-amend the path that has weakened the process of electing the speaker of the parliament in accordance with legal contexts.
Iraqi Parliament sets October 2 as the deadline for the election of the President of the Republic
Tuesday, 25 September
Iraqi Parliament - Archiv
Iraqi parliament speaker Mohamed Halboussi has set a deadline for the election of the president.
A parliamentary source said - the channel "Alsumaria
News "on Tuesday - that" the Speaker of the Parliament identified during his meeting
Nechervan Barzani announced the resumption of the reconstruction process and the revival of the economy in the Kurdistan Region
Tuesday 25/09/2018
Roudao - Dohuk
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, that the government has plans for the reconstruction of various regions of the region, adding: "We want to institutionalize and reduce the influence of the party and political."
"The government of the region started with systemic reform in accordance with international standards, and there are a lot of undeclared projects in this framework," said Barghani, while opening a number of strategic projects in Dohuk. "It is never appropriate to present these achievements in the election campaign because we want to consolidate Institutional and reduce partisan and political influence ".
He continued: "Today we announce the start of the road project Rafia - Kopal, which is implemented by the company Kavin under the supervision of the Roads Directorate in Dohuk province, and the Government of the Territory allocated 80 million dollars for this project.
"The 22 km road will be paved according to the road safety system and is due to be completed within 900 days, but we hope to complete it before that date," he said.
Barzani pointed out the opening of two other projects by the governor of Dohuk a few days ago, noting that "the government of the Territory intends to invest resources in this region in terms of agriculture, tourism and natural resources and human capacity for the reconstruction of the region and the strengthening of the economy of Kurdistan in general."
He continued: "The coordination to some extent between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government after the end of the war on the dodder, and improve the financial situation of the Government of the Territory compared to the past two years, prompt us to seriously reconsider the demands of this region and diversify revenue sources and strengthen infrastructure in Kurdistan.
He stressed that "the expenses of the war on terrorists and the urging of the arrival of about two million displaced Kurdistan Region and cut the share of the region of the budget by Baghdad and lower oil prices below $ 25 a barrel all factors have made the Government of the Territory to circumvent the imperative to make continuing to provide security and basic services the first goal Caused many investment projects to be stopped and thus reduced employment opportunities. "
"The government then faced internal problems and attempts to weaken them for political purposes at a time when everyone should protect social security and the narrow interests of the parties aside, but what is worth appreciating is that the steadfastness of the people of Kurdistan and the help of friendly countries in the world helped to preserve the legitimacy of the government And overcome the political siege, economic and air, and after the amendment of the savings system, we look forward to ending soon. "
He stressed that "the Kurdistan Regional Government is for all citizens of different components and orientations, and we will move forward to strengthen this matter," adding: "Government ministers are all involved in these achievements and the existence of the supernatural man (Superman), which is credited with everything, Do this through collective action among all ministers. "
Iraq's large trade delegation departs for Tehran
Baghdad, Sept 25, IRNA - A large trade delegation from the Iraqi private sector departed for Tehran Monday night for talks on expansion of cooperation with Iranian private sector, Iran's commercial attaché in Baghdad Nasser Behzad said.
[Iraq's large trade delegation departs for Tehran]
The 22-member delegation comprising heads of Iraqi chambers of commerce and some prominent businessmen trading in plastic products, electric equipment and agricultural machinery is headed by Ja'far al-Hamdani, chief of commerce chambers of Iraq, Behzad said.
The Iranian official said the private sectors of Iran and Iraq are determined to facilitate and expand mutual cooperation and raise the two countries' trade exchanges.
The trade exchanges between Iran and Iraq in 2017 amounted to 13.21 billion dollars.
The post of governor of Kirkuk delay the submission of a candidate for the presidency
25/09/2018
A Kurdish political source revealed on Monday why the Kurds were late in presenting their candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Iraq so far, which is due to the Kurdish dispute over the post of governor of Kirkuk.
The source told RT that the two parties, "Democratic" and "Patriotic Union of Kurdistan," are now negotiating on the post of governor of Kirkuk, which must be the share of the party, which will be its candidate as president of the Republic of
He added that the party "Kurdistan Democratic" led by Massoud Barzani, has no problem in the arrival of Barham Saleh to the presidency, but he wants in return to be the governor of Kirkuk from his share.
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the head of the presidency of the region, Fuad Hussein, a candidate for the post of President of the Republic, and before him nominated the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Barham Saleh to take office.
He called the "Democratic Party of Kurdistan" to the presidency of Iraq, and considered that it is not the monopoly of a particular Kurdish party, but the share of all Kurds.
Kirkuk is carrying out campaigns to improve the processing of citizens with electricity
25/9/2018 12:00 am
Kirkuk / Nahdet Ali
The Directorate of Distribution and Production in Kirkuk Electricity Department implements regular maintenance operations, while the Directorate of Distribution launched a campaign to install standards in homes, shops and restaurants of the industrial district in order to control consumption and reduce energy losses.
"The two departments of distribution and production of electric power have started regular maintenance of the power plants and the distribution network during the months of September, October and November next to take advantage of this period of time, which is witnessing a moderate atmosphere and low energy consumption including "He added that the annual maintenance process is carried out in two stages in the mentioned months and the second in March, April and May.
He added that this comes in order to rehabilitate the national network and address the bottlenecks and load balancing and remove the excesses that occur during the period of high consumption and the process of perpetuation to get rid of sudden faults, pointing out that the cooperation of citizens to rationalize consumption contributes to the success of periodic maintenance and contributes to reduce cutting hours, Reduce the use of devices that cause high consumption
energy.
Juma revealed that the Directorate is currently moving to implement several projects in the areas of the center of Kirkuk and districts and areas, especially after the allocation of funds from the budget of the province, which also contribute to improving the processing of energy and reduce the hours of cutting through the decoupling of bottlenecks in some areas and install transformers to others need to expand, That the projects include the establishment of distribution stations v 11k card, and the establishment of new conversion stations card 1/33 kv, after the purchase of transformers and the need for maintenance and rehabilitation and repair of defects and deliveries
Electricity.
He pointed out that his department launched two days ago a campaign to install the standards in order to determine the loads and the proportion of consumption of factories, shops, industrial projects and houses that have not been covered, such as the old industrial district and the new and newly established residential areas according to urban expansion in the city center and residential investment projects, Engineering and technical departments and industrial workshops in the Directorate of Distribution, which contributes to reducing the energy losses and the provision of funds after determining the wages of consumption energy.
The Directorate of Distribution and Production in Kirkuk Electricity Department implements regular maintenance operations, while the Directorate of Distribution launched a campaign to install standards in homes, shops and restaurants of the industrial district in order to control consumption and reduce energy losses.
"The two departments of distribution and production of electric power have started regular maintenance of the power plants and the distribution network during the months of September, October and November next to take advantage of this period of time, which is witnessing a moderate atmosphere and low energy consumption including "He added that the annual maintenance process is carried out in two stages in the mentioned months and the second in March, April and May.
He added that this comes in order to rehabilitate the national network and address the bottlenecks and load balancing and remove the excesses that occur during the period of high consumption and the process of perpetuation to get rid of sudden faults, pointing out that the cooperation of citizens to rationalize consumption contributes to the success of periodic maintenance and contributes to reduce cutting hours, Reduce the use of devices that cause high consumption
energy.
Juma revealed that the Directorate is currently moving to implement several projects in the areas of the center of Kirkuk and districts and areas, especially after the allocation of funds from the budget of the province, which also contribute to improving the processing of energy and reduce the hours of cutting through the decoupling of bottlenecks in some areas and install transformers to others need to expand, That the projects include the establishment of distribution stations v 11k card, and the establishment of new conversion stations card 1/33 kv, after the purchase of transformers and the need for maintenance and rehabilitation and repair of defects and deliveries
Electricity.
He pointed out that his department launched two days ago a campaign to install the standards in order to determine the loads and the proportion of consumption of factories, shops, industrial projects and houses that have not been covered, such as the old industrial district and the new and newly established residential areas according to urban expansion in the city center and residential investment projects, Engineering and technical departments and industrial workshops in the Directorate of Distribution, which contributes to reducing the energy losses and the provision of funds after determining the wages of consumption energy.
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Will the House of Representatives elect a President of the Republic before violating the Constitution?
Tuesday 25 September
The third date of the month of October next, is the date of the entry of the House of Representatives in violation of the Constitution in the event of delayed selection of a President of the Republic, this is defined by the Iraqi Constitution in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 72, which confirmed that the election of the President must be within thirty days from the date of the first Session of Parliament.
But what happened in the first session, which was called by the deputies to call the open session, led them with a legal excuse to bypass the constitutional violation and then proceeded to sit under this name and chose a speaker of parliament.
The Constitution affirmed that the candidate for the presidency must obtain two-thirds of the votes within the parliament in order to be president of the republic. Article 1 of Law No. 8 of 2000 and 12 stipulates that the candidate must be Iraqi by birth and Iraqi parents. Old, and has a good reputation and political experience, and is known for integrity, integrity, justice and loyalty to the homeland.
It also stated that the student's academic achievement should not be less than the primary university certificate recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, that he should not be convicted of an offense that violates honor, and that he should not be covered by the procedures of accountability and justice or any procedure that replaces them.
Apart from the constitutional texts, the Kurdish political forces are moving to find a way out before the time runs out by reaching a single candidate representing them for the post of president, who used to be a Kurdish nationalist.
While assuring the data that the process of selecting the President of the Republic will be in accordance with the concept of political consensus and in the same way that was chosen by Halbusi to the presidency of parliament for considerations related to observers secret agreements are underway and took place between the political blocs, regardless of the concept of the largest bloc that has become a reality away from the scene.
Major international participation in the summit of reconstruction and economic development
25/09/2018
The International Conference on Investment, Reconstruction and Development of the Iraqi Economy will be held in December. The conference will be organized in cooperation with the Fund for the Reconstruction of the Liberated Areas in cooperation with the British Frontier Exchange Company, which is specialized in the establishment of international conferences and exhibitions.
"This event comes in very sensitive circumstances, which requires mobilization of efforts and capabilities to promote the national economy and the reconstruction and services sector, especially after the liberation of Iraq completely from the organization of" Da'ash "terrorist and improved security conditions.
"This summit will provide access to employment opportunities and the best local private banks. The summit will be a conference on the sidelines of the Golden Opportunity Exhibition to meet with the world's largest companies and investors looking to work in Iraq as well as international organizations that seek to provide support and aid to the country in various fields such as reconstruction, Economic. "
The head of the reconstruction fund of the affected areas d. "The presence of the specialized international effort in Baghdad represents a real support for the reconstruction and reconstruction of liberated areas that require great effort," said Mustafa al-Hitti, adding that "the efforts of the Fund in the reconstruction of the affected areas through the implementation of important projects in these areas, Life of the Iraqi citizen ".
He pointed out that "the presence of international companies in Baghdad is evidence of the ability of participating companies and their desire to work within Iraq, and in turn we will work to provide the appropriate operational environment in cooperation with the parties concerned," and praised the role of the company organized in attracting international effort.
Iraq seeks Sanctions Waiver on Iran Energy Trade
25th September 2018
Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News
Iraq is negotiating with the U.S. for exemptions from the impending snap-back of sanctions against Iran, arguing that it could not cut consumption of Iranian electricity and natural gas immediately without suffering serious economic harm and social instability.
An Iraqi delegation was in Washington last week seeking a waiver for its cross-border trade, meeting with senior officials in the State Department, Treasury Department, and National Security Council, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks. .
Iraqi FM in US to Attend UN General Assembly
ERBIL - Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has travelled to New York City in order to represent Baghdad at the UN General Assembly annual session.
Alghad Press, citing a statement by the foreign ministry, said that Jaafari, apart from the UN officials, is also expected to meet with a number of his counterparts from various countries on the sideline of the 73rd session of the assembly, as reported by Iraqi News.
According to the two reports, the Iraqi FM will focus on further strengthening relations with the other countries in hopes of helping the country reconstruct its war-affected cities.
Halabousi and Hamam Hamoudi are keen to strengthen the oversight role of parliament in the fight against corruption
25/09/2018
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammad Halboussi and Sheikh Hammam Hamoudi, chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council, stressed on Monday the importance of strengthening the role of the parliament in the fight against corruption.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Al Halbusi, met yesterday with Sheikh Hamam Hamoudi, President of the Islamic Supreme Council, who offered his congratulations at the outset of the meeting to President Halabousi by his election as Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives," the statement said.
He added that "the meeting discussed the latest developments on the local scene and the political movement going on to reach a national consensus contributes to the resolution of constitutional benefits in preparation for the acceleration of the formation of the next government."
He pointed out that "the meeting stressed the importance of strengthening the oversight role of the House of Representatives, especially in the fight against corruption and assess the performance of the government.The largest project is funded by the UAE to renovate Al-Nouri Mosque and its Hadba Wall
Reconstruction of Mosul between reality and desired
Date: 25 September 2018
More than a year to defeat the organization of the terrorist preacher, there is not much to be said at the level of reconstruction, only the return of basic services in the eastern side of the city of Mosul, a side of the city that has not witnessed widespread destruction, according to the historian Mohammed Omar An interview with Merib magazine in Washington, finally, while the west side is still suffering, and the old city is completely destroyed, as the bodies continue to be exhumed from the ruins, except for the massive destruction of archaeological sites.
Residents of the old city of Mosul are reported to be living in abject misery amid destroyed buildings and rubble that need to be removed and require food assistance and the rebuilding of their homes following the heavy shelling that demanded the liberation of the city. The world has been witnessing it since World War II, where up to 50-80% of the old city is completely destroyed. "
According to a Reuters report, the Iraqi government's plan for Mosul and Nineveh for 2017-2018 - which has allocated 78 projects worth 75.5 billion Iraqi dinars (234 million dirhams) - is a supplement to a German loan of 135 million euros (659 million dirhams) Fund for the reconstruction of areas affected by terrorist operations "- is insufficient, as the city alone, where some 646 thousand people live without shelter, needs billions of dollars.
Security barriers
On the ground, reconstruction efforts face security barriers as the city remains paralyzed by explosives and deadly munitions hidden under the rubble. The director of the United Nations Mine Action Service in Iraq, Per Ludhamar, believes that Mosul today is a measure of the difficulty of recovering even after the fighting ends , Where the city of rubble remains about seven million tons of rubble, hiding explosive devices and conventional ammunition did not explode, and remains the real security out of reach, taking into account the slow pace that can be rid of the risks, in light of the lack of funding and the scarcity of experts.
In an article in The New York Times, Ludham explains the slow pace of United Nations teams on the ground, noting that UN teams found explosive belts among bodies used by terrorists as human shields to cover their withdrawal, including children as young as 10. He says that with every discovery, heavy equipment cleans the site of hazardous explosives, and stops work to allow the government to recover, identify and return the remains.
With all the obstacles, the displaced are eager to return to their homes. A few of them have returned to the old markets. A few shops have been rebuilt, none of them bought because the old city has become a ghost town.
An assessment showed that more than half of the Old City and 50 religious heritage buildings were completely destroyed, and that the city's oldest Meidan area on the banks of the Tigris was almost leveled.
UNESCO is spearheading the "Rebuild Mosul" initiative with renovations to the city market, the central library of Mosul University, two churches and the Ezidi Temple. Its largest project was funded by the United Arab Emirates to revive the $ 50.4 million al-Nouri Mosque, known for its eighth-century al-Hadbaa mosque.
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South China Morning Post
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Bloomberg
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USA TODAY
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Pompeo says 'we are determined to win' the trade war on China
The Week
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared on Fox News Sunday to talk trade war, Iran, and Friday's report that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has proposed ousting President Trump from office using the 25th Amendment. "To the extent one wants to call this a trade war, we are determined to win it," Pompeo said of Trump's escalating tariffs on Chinese imports. He ignored a question from host Chris Wallace about how long the administration would maintain this course, repeating, "We're going to Read the full story
Rudy Giuliani Says US Will Overthrow Iranian Regime, Blowing Official White House Line
Newsweek
Washington has repeatedly stated it is not interested in a 'regime change' in Tehran. Read the full story
National security leaders: Trump's Iran strategy could spark war
The Hill
A bipartisan group of national security leaders on Sunday warned that the Trump administration's strategy toward Iran could lead to a larger conflict, as the president plans to attend the upcoming United Nations General A Read the full story
Why We Should Control The Federal Debt Before The Next Recession
Forbes Magazine
Good debt makes us richer. Explode the deficit and debt for corporate and rich households tax cuts they don’t use for research and development or productive reasons; bad debt make us poorer. The IMF predict that among rich nations, only the US will increase its debt ratios in the next five years Read the full story
Canada PM says informal NAFTA talks likely in next few days at U.N.
Reuters
U.S. and Canadian officials trying to reach a deal on NAFTA are "very likely" to hold informal talks on the sidelines of a major U.N. meeting in the next few days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Trump's NAFTA dilemma with Canada and Mexico
Axios
Axios
Trade watchers call Sept. 30 the "AMLO deadline" for President Trump's efforts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. Read the full story
FEMA official in Puerto Rico discusses water bottles left on tarmac
CBS News
Earlier this month, new photos revealed what appeared to be millions of water bottles meant for victims still sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, more than one year after Hurricane Maria. Justo "Tito" Hernandez, FEMA's deputy federal coordinating officer for response, discusses why there was so much excess water with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Kurds need to narrow down choices for Iraqi president
Al-Monitor
Al-Monitor
The two largest Kurdish political parties in Iraq are likely to agree eventually on a presidential candidate, but in the meantime several hats are in the ring. Read the full story
Unhappy Iraq, Buffeted from Within and Without
The National Interest
Paul R. Pillar Security, Middle East The Trump administration views Iraq through its narrow anti-Iran lens, which harms Baghdad's economic and political stability. Syria is getting most of the attention these days as a Middle Eastern cockpit of competition among outside powers, with one of the latest moves being the White House’s indefinite extension of the U.S. military presence there. Syria’s problems should not divert attention, however, from similar things going on next door in Iraq—another Read the full story
Without waivers, U.S. sanctions on Iran will cripple Iraq
Axios
Iraqi officials, struggling to form a new government months after May parliamentary elections, now have an even more pressing concern: persuading the Trump administration to waive sanctions that could deprive Iraq of 40% of its electricity. Due to go into effect November 5, the sanctions will exclude from the U.S. market foreign companies that buy Iranian oil, natural gas and petrochemicals. Bound by a “take-or-pay” contract with Iran, Iraq must pay $3 million a year for Iranian natural gas Read the full story
Siemens nears multi-billion euro deal in Iraq, Handelsblatt reports
Chief Executive Joe Kaeser has reportedly traveled to Iraq to secure a memorandum of understanding with the country on Sunday.
Turkey’s first aerospace and technology festival concludes
TRT World
Turkey’s first aerospace and technology festival concludes Read the full story
Russia again says Israel is to blame for the downing of its military plane by Syrian forces
Los Angeles Times
Russia on Sunday again blamed Israel for the downing of one of its military aircraft off Syria’s Mediterranean coast last week, saying an Israeli Read the full story
Iran's president blames unnamed US ally for military parade attack
New York Post
Iran’s president on Sunday accused an unnamed US ally of being behind a terror attack on a military parade that killed 25 people and wounded 70. “All of those small mercenary countries that we see in this region are backed by America. It is Americans who instigate them and provide them with necessary means to commit these crimes,” President Hassan Rouhani said before leaving for the U.N. General Assembly in New York. His remarks could refer to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates or Bahrain — Read the full story
Foreign policy bigwigs: Trump risking war with Iran
POLITICO
Dozens of U.S. foreign policy, intelligence and national security figures have signed a statement pushing the president to rethink his strategy. Read the full story
Oil industry needs to invest $11 trillion to meet demand through 2040, OPEC says
CNBC
The oil industry will need to shell out about $11 trillion over the next two decades to meet the world's growing appetite for crude, OPEC says in its annual outlook. Read the full story
Saudi Arabia And Russia Fire Back At Trump On Oil Prices
Forbes Magazine
President Trump desperately wants to keep oil prices low before the midterm elections. Will Saudi Arabia and Russia cooperate? Read the full story
AFRICA
Remittance income will drive economic growth for Africa
FurtherAfrica
FurtherAfrica
Despite an economic slowdown, most African countries are reported to have a positive economic outlook. This is according to ICAEW’s (the institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report Economic Insight: Africa Q3 2018. Read the full story
Oil & Gas companies in Tanzania committed to clean energy
FurtherAfrica
In light of Shell’s work in reducing environmental pollutants the event sought to award various Tanzanians for their efforts in promoting ecological safety. Read the full story
Why Russia is wooing South Africa’s white farmers
The Washington Post
The sales pitch includes abundant land, relative safety and Putin’s disdain for the liberal West. Read the full story
Harcourts Partners with The Global Challenge in South Africa | Elite Agent
Elite Agent Magazine
Harcourts South Africa has partnered with The Global Challenge – an international professional women’s golf team event – where nine players selected to represent the Northern Hemisphere will be teeing up against their counterparts from the Southern Hemisphere. The event is set to be hosted for the second time from 9-11 November in Hermanus, South Africa. For the first time in sporting history, a world-class sportswoman with a physical disability will be selected by each captain and included into Read the full story
The surprising locations where South Africans are buying second passports
FurtherAfrica
Forget destinations like the UK and Australia, a large number of South Africans are looking to get second passports from more obscure places. Read the full story
Blockchain in Africa: The next frontier
FurtherAfrica
An interview with John Kamara, Director for Global Gaming Africa, on how Africa has embraced Blockchain technology Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Hints on Second Term
AllAfrica
(Photo: The Herald) President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hinted on his possible seeking of a second term but vowed he will not cling on to power beyond the two terms of office prescribed by the country’s Constitution. He was speaking in an interview with CNN’s television host Christiane Amanpour Friday. The President is in the United States of America for the United Nations General Assembly. “With the new Constitution which came into effect on the 22nd of May 2013, we have now limited the terms of Read the full story
ASIA
Chinese stocks are regaining their appeal as the US economy comes back down to Earth
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
Nicholas Spiro says there are compelling reasons to get back into Chinese equities. American stocks are seen as increasingly overvalued, while the trade war’s impact on Chinese stocks is less serious than expected Read the full story
China says it won’t hold trade talks unless Trump stops threats
Bloomberg
Saxo Bank’s Eleanor Creagh discusses the impact of trade tensions on markets. China dashed prospects for a near-term resolution to the trade war with the U.S., warning President Donald Trump his threats of further tariffs are blocking any potential negotiations. The response, which came just over an hour after the U.S. imposed new duties on $200 billion in Chinese goods on Monday, underscores a deepening gulf between both governments in a dispute that observers say is less about a row over a Read the full story
'Bullyism': China says it won't negotiate on trade with the US as the latest tariffs bite
Business Insider
US President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. New US tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports kicked in on Monday. China has pulled out of trade talks with the US in response and attacked the Trump administration's "trade bullyism" in a white paper. Asian and European markets have opened lower on Monday, with investors concerned that the trade war "may enter phase III." You can follow live market reactions on Markets Insider. LONDON - European and Asian markets were Read the full story
China issues retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
Axios
China issued new tariffs of 5% to 10% on $60 billion of U.S. goods on Monday morning, a simultaneous retaliatory response to the latest round of American tariffs, per the AP. Read the full story
Vietnam to hold state funeral for President Tran Dai Quang
ABC News
Vietnam will hold a state funeral and national mourning for President Tran Dai Quang who died last week at age 61 Read the full story
The war on coal is a winner for China
New York Post
We’ve just entered the 21st month of Donald Trump’s presidency. While the president is ending his predecessor’s war on coal at home, American taxpayers are still funding Barack Obama’s war on coal abroad. That’s bad news for US taxpayers, trade — and national security. In 2013, President Obama ordered the Treasury Department to use its representation on the World Bank, where the US is the largest funder, and other multilateral development banks to veto funding for coal-fired power stations. That Read the full story
Fears of global trade war spark steep drop in business confidence
Asian Correspondent
AS the United States and China continue to exchange tariff-blows, fear of a global trade war has pushed confidence among Asian companies to a three-year low in the third quarter of this year. A new survey from Thomson Reuters and INSEAD shows a dramatic decrease in business optimism over the quarter; the steepest decrease since 2009. On the Asian Business Sentiment Index a score above 50 indicates a positive outlook. The latest reading is just 58, falling from 74 just three months earlier. “The Read the full story
Yen climbs as China halts trade talks with U.S.; oil rallies
Reuters
The safe haven yen gained on Monday in holiday-thinned trading as China canceled upcoming tariff talks with the United States, ratcheting up tensions while oil prices jumped after top producers including Russia ruled out boosting crude output. Read the full story
EUROPE
UK's Labour party ponders supporting new Brexit referendum
The support of the main opposition party would be a major boost to campaigners for a second vote on Brexit.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/
Britain's opposition Labour backs new election to solve Brexit
The news heaps pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, whose plans for a divorce deal with the European Union have hit an impasse.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/
Road to Brexit: UK opposition could back second Brexit vote
TRT World
Road to Brexit: UK opposition could back second Brexit vote Read the full story
The EU is pissed Poland keeps ignoring the law
VICE
”The Commission's concerns and worries have increased. I think the situation in Poland has not improved.” Read the full story
UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she disagrees with Trump, Iran is honoring nuke deal
USA TODAY
The British prime minister said the question of Iran's adherence to the nuclear deal is "an area where I do have a difference of opinion" with Trump. Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 9/25/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 172,827,250
There is one news and announcements.
1.Payment of Contractors' Receivables through Treasury Bonds
To the owners of construction companies (payment of contractors' receivables through treasury bonds.
September 25, 2018
To the owners of construction companies (payment of contractors' receivables through treasury bonds.
September 25, 2018
Payment of Contractors' Receivables through Treasury Bonds
To the owners of the contracting companies (payment of the contractors' receivables through the treasury bonds, the second inventory 2018) ... Click here for beauty
To the owners of the contracting companies (payment of the contractors' receivables through the treasury bonds, the second inventory 2018) ... Click here for beauty
Value Traded
288,805,963
Shares Traded
252,887,315
ISX ended in Green
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "NEXT MEETING OF PARLIAMENT ANNOUNCED SEPT 25TH" Quote: "the agenda of the session next Tuesday, corresponding to the twenty-fifth of September, INCLUDES A DISCUSSION ON THE FORMATION OF PERMANENT COMMITTEES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES." so it sounds like no voting on the elections on Tuesday instead just forming committees to address the Basra and other issues.
9-24-2018 Newshound Guru Bloodloch Some interesting intel posts going on about small denominations and need-to-know regarding the process. As far as I can tell, nothing I've read so far contradicts what I believe is about to happen, or the manner in which I'm expecting it to occur. In fact, the secretive aspects tend to support it. That does NOT mean I am 100% correct. Rest assured, even if I'm partially or entirely wrong in form and substance, it's all good and moving in the direction we all want. [reference Guru Bloodloch posts 9-16-2018 and 9-22-2018]
9-24-2018 Newshound Guru Bloodloch Some interesting intel posts going on about small denominations and need-to-know regarding the process. As far as I can tell, nothing I've read so far contradicts what I believe is about to happen, or the manner in which I'm expecting it to occur. In fact, the secretive aspects tend to support it. That does NOT mean I am 100% correct. Rest assured, even if I'm partially or entirely wrong in form and substance, it's all good and moving in the direction we all want. [reference Guru Bloodloch posts 9-16-2018 and 9-22-2018]
9-24-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 THE PRIVATE BANKS ARE READY TO LAUNCH THE PRIVATE SECTOR!!! Part 1...The Association of Iraqi Private Banks confirmed time has come to activate initiative of the Central Bank to support small & medium enterprises, amounting to "one trillion dinars". Part 2.."Reason for not activating the initiative At the time of its launch due to window selling currency which banks were making profits from them Interest rate set 4% to lend to market there was another source of profit, "currency window" but recent profits ended only lending"
9-24-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article quote: "And promoting the circulation of small denomination banknotes." ...today they tell us they are ceasing the MCPs by telling the citizens to bring in the USD (1.00 - 100.00s)... They have the IFRS [International Financial Reporting Standards] in the equation today for regulatory and accounting purposes and also, which by the way is supporting that they are going to be effectively issuing currency based on the Amman Jordan Meeting on Tuesday of earlier this week with the Arab Union Countries, entities like that of the BIS, WTO, IMF, executives that have a need to know the process, etc..
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Oh – but wait a second later on Sunday an agenda came out for the next session and it was scheduled for Sept 25. The agenda did NOT include electing a new president or prime minister so I am guessing this will be held off until the Oct 3rd meeting. ...Then came this article on early Monday Sept 24th: "The last date for the election of the new president is on October 10 next, according to the constitutional timing,” said Harb, for “Iraq’s News”. ...So as the election saga continues…We are reading many articles now from the news media about the timing of the voting on the new president. It is very confusing as the article are conflicting each other. So what will they actually do? We also know that the selections of candidates for these remaining positions is underway. Any candidate will need at least 220 votes to win any votes in parliament... [post 2 of 2]
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat "OCTOBER 3RD SET OF THE NEXT PARLIAMENTARY MEETING" (will they wait that long?) According to Article 72 of the Constitution the constitutional period for the election of the President of the Republic will be within one month of the first session of the current parliament which was held on 3 September. This brings us to October 3rd as the final cutoff date to elect these last two positions of president (and his 3 deputies) and prime minister. Just recently they told us in an article that they intend to extent this process out right up until the deadline of October 3rd, the date of a meeting of parliament when they intend to conduct these elections. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-24-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article quote: "And promoting the circulation of small denomination banknotes." ...today they tell us they are ceasing the MCPs by telling the citizens to bring in the USD (1.00 - 100.00s)... They have the IFRS [International Financial Reporting Standards] in the equation today for regulatory and accounting purposes and also, which by the way is supporting that they are going to be effectively issuing currency based on the Amman Jordan Meeting on Tuesday of earlier this week with the Arab Union Countries, entities like that of the BIS, WTO, IMF, executives that have a need to know the process, etc..
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Oh – but wait a second later on Sunday an agenda came out for the next session and it was scheduled for Sept 25. The agenda did NOT include electing a new president or prime minister so I am guessing this will be held off until the Oct 3rd meeting. ...Then came this article on early Monday Sept 24th: "The last date for the election of the new president is on October 10 next, according to the constitutional timing,” said Harb, for “Iraq’s News”. ...So as the election saga continues…We are reading many articles now from the news media about the timing of the voting on the new president. It is very confusing as the article are conflicting each other. So what will they actually do? We also know that the selections of candidates for these remaining positions is underway. Any candidate will need at least 220 votes to win any votes in parliament... [post 2 of 2]
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat "OCTOBER 3RD SET OF THE NEXT PARLIAMENTARY MEETING" (will they wait that long?) According to Article 72 of the Constitution the constitutional period for the election of the President of the Republic will be within one month of the first session of the current parliament which was held on 3 September. This brings us to October 3rd as the final cutoff date to elect these last two positions of president (and his 3 deputies) and prime minister. Just recently they told us in an article that they intend to extent this process out right up until the deadline of October 3rd, the date of a meeting of parliament when they intend to conduct these elections. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-24-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 From Sunday...Iraqi TV reporting that all parties are saying that they agree on Saleh as the next president and will vote for him on Tuesday. They are also reportedly stating that Abadi is the Best Candidate for the position of Prime Minister...
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty In Iraqi election news, leader in Sairoon coalition: None of the political coalitions & alliances have decided on a candidate for PM. What is being circulated in the press should not be focused on.
9-24-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty In Iraqi election news, leader in Sairoon coalition: None of the political coalitions & alliances have decided on a candidate for PM. What is being circulated in the press should not be focused on.
9-23-2018 Newshound Currency365 Iraq has until Oct 10th to pick the President but lets see if they do it early if so we should see the Prime minister picked in October/November...Sadr and others in a meeting tonight about Reforms and Reconstruction.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new articles posted on PM Abadi's website.
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ARTICLE 2
Tweets posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 9-25-2018 around 5:40 am Eastern
This is a significant step towards developing a modern & secure Iraqi ID system capable of supporting the legal identity requirements of Iraqi citizens & to facilitate access to public services.Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 9-25-2018 around 5:40 am Eastern
Iraq’s Ministry of the Interior inaugurates the first phase of the new national centre for the production of biometric passports & ID cards in Baghdad.
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ARTICLE 3
Revealed Sadr talks and the presidency of parliament
2018/9/24 15:57
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hassan al-Kaabi on Monday revealed a match in the visions between the recommendations of Mr. Moqtada al-Sadr and the new Presidency of the House of Representatives.
The Presidency of the House of Representatives in the presence of the President of the Council Mohammed Halbusi and his two deputies, Hassan al-Kaabi and the second Bashir Al-Haddad threw today Mr. Sadr in Hananah Najaf province.
"The meeting dealt with the importance of speeding up the formation of the government to carry out its basic tasks," the statement said.
He added that Sadr "urged during his speech on strengthening the oversight role of the House of Representatives and accelerate the enactment of laws that raise the suffering of citizens, pointing out that" that came in line with the directions of the Presidency of the House of Representatives in the next phase. "
Al-Kaabi said that "Al-Sadr stressed the fight against corruption and provide security and services and strive to achieve serious aspirations of the people to live free and decent," noting that "these recommendations will be considered a platform for the legislative institutions and executive and judicial."
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ARTICLE 4-A
Tuesday's session for the committees of the parliament .. Learn about the date of the election of the President of the Republic
BAGHDAD - September 24 - The second deputy speaker of the lower house of parliament, Bashir Khalil Haddad, announced Monday that the parliamentary session scheduled for next Tuesday will not witness the election of a new president. "The door for candidacy for the presidency of the Republic of Iraq has been closed. According to the constitution, a period of nine days has been granted for the election of a president and the dissolution of the post within the parliament, which means the first or second of October 2018," Haddad said in a statement. "After three days, the candidates will be able to appeal and after three more days the results of the appeals will be published. Immediately after that, a vote will be made on the post of president," he said. Republic within the Parliament ". He added that "will not be elected President of the Republic in the session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, and the program of work of the session will be special election of the Standing Committees and discuss the situation in Basra, in the presence of a number of ministers of the government of Haider Abadi." He added: "To resolve this matter, was authorized by the Political Bureau of the Democratic Party of Kurdistan to determine the personality candidate for the post of President of the Republic, and given the efficiency and abilities I saw the nomination of Dr. Fouad Hussein for this position. "(1)
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ARTICLE 4-B
Parliament holds its meeting and discuss the conditions of Basra in the presence of the governor
2018/9/25 12:46 • 7 times read
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ARTICLE 5
Arrest of the most dangerous gang after an exchange of fire in Shatrah
Dhi Qar, September 25 - The Dhi Qar police department announced Tuesday that it had arrested three wanted militants in Shatrah last week after an exchange of fire.
The director of Shatrah police Brigadier General Mahmoud Ali Kendh al-Aboudi said that "confirmed information enabled the police during the implementation of a rapid operation and after an exchange of fire from the arrest of three wanted for the judiciary," pointing out that "the statements of the accused judicially and conducted to reveal the significance and coincided with the confessions of one of the accused and Arresting them in order to bring them before the competent courts to receive their just punishment. " Finished
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ARTICLE 6
A shocking study of the quantities of food wasted in three Arab countries
2018/9/25 10:47
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According to a study conducted by the British government website YouGov, US $ 1 trillion worth of food is wasted annually in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia is in the lead with $ 13.3 billion worth of food waste, while food waste reaches 40% of the total waste of the United Arab Emirates.
The waste of restaurants accounted for 32% of the food wasted in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, where waste 30% of the remnants of food after the banquets of celebrations in the three countries.
According to the study, 48% of the total food waste in the Middle East is disposed of while 33% of the total fruits, vegetables, dairy products and canned foods are wasted.
The study said that a large proportion of people get rid of food after the end of the date of optimal use instead of the expiration date.
The best use date is the time period during which the food is freshly cooked and is different from the shelf life date after which the food is spoiled and can not be consumed.
72% of the total edible meat in the Middle East is disposed of at the end of its optimal use, although it has not expired.
Some countries in the region are trying to introduce initiatives to reduce food waste, such as UAE food banks, which distribute food waste to those in need, both inside and outside the country, as well as suggestions by Saudi food banks for a fine of 1,000 Saudi riyals ($ 267) for every kilogram of wasted food.
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