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US Secretary of State Barzani says Washington has rejected the referendum
09:55 - 05/08/2017
Baghdad ..
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the head of Iraq's outgoing Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani, his country's refusal to hold the referendum in September.
The Kurdish media quoted a statement of the US consulate in Arbil, that "US Secretary of State Rex Tilerson, made a telephone call with the President of the Kurdistan Region Massoud Barzani," noting that "Tillerson discussed during contact with Barzani, the latest political developments and security in Iraq ."
Tillerson reiterated his country's opposition to the referendum on the independence of Kurdistan on September 25, stressing the United States' continued support for Iraq "one federal and democratic."
US Secretary of State Barzani and Prime Minister Haider Abadi called for "constructive dialogue on a whole range of issues." Ending / 25
Saudi Arabia and Iraq open the border crossing of Arar economic and political repercussions.
Researcher Shatha Khalil *
Iraq and Saudi Arabia are seeking to reopen Arar border post between the two countries after being closed for 30 years. Arar is one of the important border crossings between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, whether economically, politically or even socially.
Iraq has a land border with Saudi Arabia of about 800 kilometers, extending from Anbar westward to Muthanna in the south. The reopening of the New Arar border port is of economic importance in increasing the trade exchange between the two countries, facilitating the movement of Iraqi pilgrims and Umrah, and strengthening the ties and family and tribal ties between the two countries. It is located at the Iraqi-Saudi border (97 km) southwest of Iraq's Nukhayb district, 50 km north of Arar. The Arar border crossing is 600 km (70 miles) west of Baghdad.
Since 2003, it was not officially opened during the pilgrimage season to promote the Iraqi pilgrims to Mecca, and has two tracks passes through the province of Karbala, and the second within the province of Anbar.
The Arar port is the official and approved between the two countries for more than 50 years, until its closure in 1991, that is during the Second Gulf War, and its use has been limited during the past years to facilitate the entry of Iraqi pilgrims every General as we mentioned. The economic, social and cultural importance of a new port Arar: The importance of Arar border port between Iraq and Saudi Arabia can not be limited to economic or tourist importance, but it is characterized by political and security status for the benefit of various political parties, whether international or local. Arar connects Iraq with the shortest way to reach many countries in the north of Saudi Arabia. The economic exchange in its various fields will be more effective and influential, which will have a positive impact on many aspects, including social, cultural and even political rapprochement. Iraq is an Arab country with many of Saudi Arabia's closest ties in the region, especially in relation to the Kingdom with the longest land borders, and they share in terms of belief, history, geography and man.
Commercial communication is very important to contribute to the economic recovery of the Iraqi industry because it possesses skilled manpower, all of which opens up areas in the labor market for experts, and despite the current political situation, but the future is promising for Iraq, and will also need many of the goods that will contribute to Iraq, Saudi Arabia has many goods of high quality and competitive value, which Iraq will be a good and profitable destination for the Saudi market, and this exchange will include the transport market and types of service market and perhaps even different industries.
Local residents in Anbar and Nukhayb in particular believe that the re-employment of the new Arar border crossing contributes to the economic recovery of most of the cities surrounding the port, which has been economically damaged since its closure in 1990.
The opening of the port will revive the region economically and contribute to the revitalization of the export and import movement between the two countries, and the revival of cities and provinces located on the roads leading to the port. In the northern border region there are cement factories that will undoubtedly benefit The opening of the port to export cement to Iraq after Saudi Arabia allowed the export of cement abroad after the suspension of Iraq under the orders of Paul Bremer, the civil administrator of Iraq after 2003, and the opening of the port will serve pilgrims Iraqis, Turks and Eastern European countries.
The new trade port will revive the trade exchange movement and raise the level of the economic area of the region, and there will be great employment opportunities for young people through the opening of clearance offices of goods and the volume of economic exchange may be very high, given the need of the Iraqi market for Saudi and Gulf products which is characterized by high quality, Provide the security side to ensure the operation of trucks transporting goods to Iraq or through the provision of commercial deposit centers between the Saudi and Iraqi ports for the receipt and delivery of goods, because it is very difficult to go trucks inside Iraq in the current period, due to the lack of security well, As I am a member of the region, I see that the region will thrive commercially, and the passage of trucks from the new Arar port is much better for the Saudi and Gulf trade because of the proximity, time reduction, and low cost instead of passing through other, Traders have high cost, time and distance.
Insurance for the border port by the Iraqi forces:
Iraq plays a balanced role among regional parties and is not aligned to one side without the other, which is confirmed with statements by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that his government rejects the policy of axes and adopt a trend based on cooperation with all neighboring countries, as well as the statements of Iraqi President Barham Saleh during the Arab summit in Tunis And confirmed that Iraq will be a balance between the regional parties, and confirmed that the trend of the heads of parliaments organized by Iraq during the month of April and brought together between Saudi Arabia and Iran as an effort by Iraqi leaders to draw the image of Iraq as a friend among neighbors. And that "the Iraqi government allocated large numbers of Iraqi army forces and border guards to protect the desert road leading to the port of Arar, and the allocation of devices to combat explosives, and the conduct of military aircraft, to detect terrorist operations. The signing of an agreement to improve the new port of Arar, and the Saudi Customs and the Border Crossings Authority in the Republic of Iraq recently signed an agreement on "the establishment and improvement of the new port Arar Saudi Arabia" in Riyadh, in the presence of the Governor of the General Customs Authority Ahmad Al-Qahbani and the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Iraq Shammari, and the head of the Iraqi border crossings Kazem Mohammed al-Aqabi. The aim of the agreement is to overcome any obstacles that may face the implementation of the project to establish and improve the new outlet Arar Saudi Arabia, and the desire of both sides to identify the necessary commitments that would contribute to the implementation of the project in time. The agreement also included the appointment of liaison officers for the project from the two sides in order to communicate and coordinate continuously, arrange the meetings of the project if necessary, and provide the necessary facilities for the project workers to ensure ease and smooth mobility, through coordination with the concerned parties in each port, A specific mechanism to ensure easy mobility to and from the work area around the clock and throughout the implementation period. The agreement also specified the beginning of the implementation of the project works from 17-9-1439H corresponding to 1-6-2018. The Iraqi economic expert, Hammam al-Shamma, said that the restoration of relations between the two countries comes at a time when Iraq is in dire need of its Arab brothers, under the internal and external pressures facing the Iraqi economy, including the disruption of oil prices globally in light of the enormous financial needs of the reconstruction of the country after the devastation As a result of the occupation Da'ashi, in addition to Iranian pressure, which is under US sanctions and trying to find an outlet in Iraq. In a Saudi initiative to activate investment in Iraq, a grant of $ 1 billion was provided to build a sports city. The grant comes to revive the economic situation in Iraq and to stimulate the economy and create job opportunities for Iraqi citizens, who have reached more than 25%. The Saudi officials also stressed that the operation of the new Arar port with Iraq is in accordance with the latest technologies in the world, and is equipped with international standards, and contributes to the development of the border area and provide facilities for passers-by. He stressed that "Customs prepared the project re-engineering procedures for exemptions and customs restrictions, To shorten the procedures and legalize and update the lists of restricted goods with the concerned parties. " The Iraqi side stressed that the trade relations between the two countries will witness a qualitative leap in the exchange level after the opening of Arar port. The opening of the port will make commercial movement between the two countries easier, especially since it is currently being done in a complex way either through Jordan or Kuwait, direct. Al-Shamaa said that the projects are also important project of the Iraqi-Saudi oil line, which reaches the Red Sea and helps Iraq to export additional quantities of oil, Iraq has a large productive capacity and a large oil reserve. In the near future, we hope to enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries in all fields to new horizons, coordinate bilateral efforts to serve the interests of the two countries and ensure the protection of common interests and develop their strategic partnership. The Council also aims to encourage the exchange of technical and technical expertise between the two countries, Scientific research in all fields. Therefore, the Arab and Iraqi parties should develop channels of communication among themselves and realize that the return and re-establishment of relations will require a long-term process in order to build the influence that all Arab countries are seeking. Turkish Foreign Minister discussed in Erbil closer security and trade cooperation
President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq upon receiving the Turkish Foreign Minister in Erbil yesterday
Erbil: Ihsan Aziz
Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Javishoglu arrived in Erbil late last night from Baghdad on his first visit to Kurdistan after the referendum on the fate of the region on September 25, 2016, which caused a clear chill in political and commercial relations between The two sides.
In a brief statement to two Turkish channels, Javishoglu began his day with a series of brief, closed and sequential meetings. He said in a brief statement to two Turkish channels that he had invited Baghdad's Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to visit Ankara soon and discussed with members of the Iraqi government and parliamentarians Bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, and said that his country is keen to communicate with the Turkmen forces of Iraq, especially the Turkmen Front Party, and discussed with them the situation of Turkmen in Iraq and the Kurdistan region. He added that Ankara will continue to defend strongly the rights of the Turkmen in Iraq as the third nationality in the country, stressing that the Turkmen were and still adhere to their Iraqi affiliation, and have demonstrated that during their participation in the war against «Da'ash». After that, the Turkish minister met with the head of the intelligence agency in Kurdistan, pleased Barzani, the candidate for the formation of the next regional government, and then discussed with the President of the provincial government Nechirvan Barzani, candidate for the presidency of the region, and concluded his meetings with Qubad Talabani, leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, The province, and the son of former Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, before returning home. According to informed sources, the Turkish minister focused in his consultations with Kurdish officials on ways to strengthen trade and security cooperation between the two sides, especially in dealing with the anti-Turkish PKK, which takes from the Qandil mountains in the border triangle between Iraq, Iran and Turkey. Military action against Turkey. "The visit of the Turkish minister to the region comes within the framework of Ankara's intensive efforts to obtain alternative sources of energy for Iranian oil and gas, whose flow to Turkey will be stopped by the harsh US sanctions against Iran," said Abdul Salam Barwari, a leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party. "Turkey is seeking to exploit the opportunity in light of the economic isolation of Iran. There is no doubt that Iraq represents its best market in terms of export and disposal of its products in the markets of Iraq and the region, and in terms of importing oil and gas produced in Kurdistan as an alternative to the energy imported from Iraq," Barwari told Asharq Al Awsat. Iran, in the light of the advice and recommendations of the United States, and Iraq is ahead of a large-scale reconstruction campaign in the affected Sunni provinces will need huge investments in this sector, which is a golden opportunity for Turkey ». Berwari pointed out that the Turkish minister asked Baghdad to cooperate with his country in confronting the opposition Labor Party, but the Iraqi government did not ask Turkey to evacuate 27 sites occupied for years inside Iraqi territory, most of them in the Kurdistan region, and did not ask them to stop the continuous air raids on villages and regions Region. He pointed out that Ankara has taken strenuous positions against the region after the referendum process, under pressure and external factors, and now it is working to restore its relations, it will not dispense with the Territory in any case, given the presence of more than 4000 Turkish companies, tens of thousands of Turkish labor In the region. With regard to the security issue and the possibility of demanding that Turkey's authorities in the region, especially the two main ruling parties, to participate in a possible military operation against the PKK in Kandil, political analyst Mohammed Zankane explained that the policies and constants of the Democratic Party prohibit and deny the combat of Kurdish parties whatever the motives, The Territory will not respond to any such request. He added to Asharq Al-Awsat: "The statements of the Turkish Interior Minister, in which he said that the Kandil mountains have become a top priority for the Turkish army, are merely statements of local consumption intended to preserve the remaining popularity of the Justice and Development Party, which suffered significant losses in the municipal elections The last in the country. The Turkish minister did not meet with the former head of the Kurdistan Region and leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani. Iraq is looking with China to re-activate the road to ensure the movement of goods easily
30 April 2019 10:53 PM [Baghdad-where]
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the re-activation of the Belt Road to ensure easy transport of goods between the countries of the region during his meeting with the Chinese e-Zank Tao and the accompanying delegation.
"The deputy prime minister congratulated Tao on the occasion of his new position as ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Iraq," a statement from Hussein's media office said.
"During the meeting, they exchanged views on strengthening economic relations and developing trade balance between Iraq and China," the statement said. "Zank Tao stressed the keenness of his country and Chinese companies and businessmen to participate in the reconstruction and construction campaigns and provide the necessary assistance to ensure oil for investment," the statement added. The statement added that "the two sides discussed the importance of re-activating the road belt, what was called the Silk Road to ensure the smooth movement of goods and goods between the countries of the region." He also reviewed the work of Chinese companies in Iraq and some obstacles to their work and the two sides discussed solutions to overcome these obstacles. The meeting was attended by the Political Advisor, the Commercial and Political Attachés of the Embassy and the Advisor to the Committee on Economic Affairs. Migration min. urges donors to back Iraq's stability, end displacement30 April 2019 10:53 PM Iraq's Minister of Migration and Displaced Nawfal Mousa called on donor states and international organizations to support stability and end the displacement issue in the country, in order for the Iraqi experience to be a model for other countries that are willing to benefit from it. He also urged the displaced citizens to return to their cities during his speech in a conference held with the participation of international and local organizations and NGOs. "Despite the lack of financial allocations suffered by the ministry for years, it has mobilized all its potentials and cadres to control the big crisis of displacement in the country," Mousa said. He added that more than five million people were displaced. The ministry has provided all the relief needs of displaced families, Mousa said, adding that it has also established many camps to accommodate these families. Finance announces broad measures to support private sector and encourage investment
Editorial date: 2019/4/29 11:43 • 115 times read
The Ministry of Finance's Inspector General, Maher al-Bayati, announced on Monday the adoption of a number of urgent measures to combat red tape through facilitating the procedures of the Ministry of Finance departments concerned with the investment file.
A statement by the Office of the Inspector-General, received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The new instructions, came in order to support and empower the private sector and in line with the direction of the state in this context."
"There is a great seriousness to provide a positive environment to support and encourage investment, through the development of sophisticated mechanisms to work to eliminate bureaucracy and reduce the routine in the process of completion of transactions." The Inspector General of the Ministry of Finance, "The new procedures, will be based on rapid communications, and the designation of coordinators to follow up on these field contacts and get the answers within fast time, in coordination with the National Investment Authority, as well as directing all banks under the Ministry of Finance, Which will facilitate the completion of the transactions of borrowers and investors from the private sector. "
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Abd al-Mahdi to visit Netherlands, Germany, France Tuesday: source
30 April 2019
Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi is set to embark on a European visit including the Netherlands, Germany and France on Tuesday, an informed source said.
During his visits, Abd al-Mahdi will meet with the presidents and the prime ministers of the three countries, the source added. The Iraqi prime minister will mainly discuss restoring stability in Iraq and reconstructing the liberated areas, according to the source. Deputy for Reform: Well-known names will be submitted to the vacant ministries
2019/4/30
[Baghdad-where]
Rep. Of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction Bader Zayadi, the release of the names of well-known _ not disclosed _ to take over the portfolios of vacant ministries.
"The four ministries will be decided together, but not in one basket, but the vote will be taken on the candidate's name for the vacant ministry," Ziadi said in a press statement.
He said, "The decision to put the candidates of the ministries [Defense, Interior, Justice and Education]," pointing to "waiting for names to vote in the dome of parliament." "The names are known and the integrity and efficiency of their selection has been adopted," he said. Cabinet approves MoE agreement with Siemens
30/04/2019
(Independent) ... The Cabinet approved an agreement to implement the map of development of the electricity sector in Iraq in cooperation with the German company Siemens.
The Council of Ministers at its regular session on Monday chaired by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy on the amendment of the statement of establishment of the South Gas Company. Recommendations of the Ministerial Council on Energy on the following:
a. Basra Oil Company
B. Exclude companies of the Ministry of Water Resources from the ceiling specified in the direct implementation instructions.
The Council of Ministers voted on the exception of the Iraqi Council of Representatives from the instructions for the implementation of government contracts (2 of 2014) and its controls, for the purpose of completing the work of maintenance and addition of new construction of the buildings of the Council mentioned above.
The Council also discussed the priorities of the draft laws.
During the meeting, discussions were held on the projects of the schools of the stilted iron structures. The Council listened to a detailed report on their current situation and achievement rates and took the necessary measures.
The Council voted to market the local wheat grown outside the agricultural plan for the season / 2019.
The Council voted to authorize the Council of Ministers to revoke or modify the decisions of the Revolutionary Command Council. (End)
Washington: We will defeat the preacher
30/04/2019 Al-Baghdadi
The United States has pledged to hunt down and defeat the leaders of the country's state organization after the organization's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appeared in a video for the first time in five years.
A spokesman for the US State Department said the US-led coalition against the extremist organization would fight all over the world to "ensure a permanent defeat for these terrorists and bring their leaders who are still at large to justice to receive the punishment they deserve."
In a video released by the Al-Furqan Foundation, Baghdadi, who appeared on the ground with a white beard and others hiding their faces, pointed to the organization's defeat last month in its last bastion in Baguoz and threatened reprisals.
The spokesman added that US government analysts "will review this registration, and transfer it to the intelligence agencies to confirm his health."
He said: "The defeat of the state organization in Iraq and Syria was a psychological blow and strategic judge of this organization, which witnessed the collapse of the so-called Caliphate, the killing of leaders or escape from the battle, in addition to the detection of brutality."
Human rights The Spyker Act recognizes the full rights of victims
2019/4/30
[Baghdad-where]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has endorsed the adoption of the Spyker Act as a "recognition of the full rights of victims and a qualitative shift in ensuring these rights".
"The passage of the Spyker Act and its enactment by the legislative authority represents a new basis for ensuring the rights of the families of the victims and the martyrs, and a qualitative shift in guaranteeing these rights, which is recognition of all rights, especially since the crime is large and brutally classified," said Fadel al-Gharawi. Law and decisions ".
"The law has become one of the comprehensive laws and covers all the needs of the victims' rights and gives a positive opportunity to state guarantees for the families of martyrs, victims and missing persons." On the bodies of the martyrs of the massacre of Spyker explained Ghraoui, "the subject was in 3 stages first was extracted more than [690] of the remains of most of the DNA was examined and handed over to their families, and the second meal was taken out of the victims of Spyker victims, now we have more than 1120 remains and the rest has not been completed DNA screening procedures for a large number of samples that need to be matched with the victims' families. " He pointed out that "the graves inside the site of the massacre has not yet opened because of the procedures and the non-allocation of budgets by the government to open it and the remaining graves in Iraq, in addition to the lack of technical cadres to open the graves." The House of Representatives concluded in its session on Monday, the first reading of the draft law on the rights of the martyrs of Spyker and submitted by the committees of martyrs and victims and prisoners of political, legal and human rights in order to condemn the crime committed by the organization calling the terrorist at the air base in June 2014 and equity of the martyrs of justice from In the course of law enforcement and not to allow the perpetrators to impunity and compensate the victims materially and morally and to inform the international community of the crimes of organizing the preacher of the terrorist and to commemorate the martyrs and prevent the blurring of facts.
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Cryptocurrency traders might soon have an important ally. A Bloomberg sourceclaims E*Trade is in the midst of work to enable trading cryptocurrencies,starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. It would think about adding othercurrencies going forward, according to the tipster. It's not certain exactlywhen trading would open.E*Trade wouldn't comment on the report.While trading in virtual currencies certainly isn't a novelty, E*Trade'sinvolvement could give it legitimacy among mainstream investors who .. Read in Engadget: https://apple.news/AA5JdiX7_
CURRENCIES
Forex - Weekly Outlook: April 29 - May 3
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Brexit news: Weaker pound means more EXPENSIVE holidays for Britons - trick to avoid costs
BREXIT has played havoc with the pound to euro exchange rate, with uncertainty over the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU causing huge fluctuations. Finance experts have predicted a bleak outlook during the current Article 50 extension period, yet suggested a top tip on how to beat it. Brexit confusion, chaos and uncertainty has plummeted the pound to a “weak position”, according to finance experts, which would mean Britons need to splash out extra on their holidays. The harsh warning of Read in Express: https://apple.news/AFuza-
Australian dollar rises - Inside Retail
Aussie dollar rises against the greenback. The post Australian dollar rises appeared first on Inside Retail. Read in Inside Retail: https://apple.news/
HEALTH / SCIENCE
The new malaria vaccine program for African children is promising but still quite limited
Over the coming weeks and months hundreds of thousands of infants under two years old in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will receive the first vaccine that has demonstrated it can significantly reduce malaria in children through their countries’ national immunization programs. The vaccine has already been dispatched and the nurses and community workers who will... Read in Quartz: https://apple.news/
Body dysmorphic disorder: What is it and how does it affect people?
It’s classed as a mental health condition by the NHS Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation video says 'you are not alone' Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an anxiety disorder related to body image. It's often referred to as "body dysmorphia" and causes someone to have obsessive concerns over their physical appearance, often regarding perceived flaws that other people wouldn't notice. It can lead sufferers to develop compulsive behaviours and routines, having a severe impact on their everyday Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/
Woman almost dies after a tooth infection caused her throat to swell
Caitlin Alsop, from the Gold Coast, was only 23 when she went to bed one night in August last year and suddenly felt like she couldn't breathe. Read in Daily Mail: https://apple.news/AraBg-_
Opioid painkillers 'must carry prominent warnings'
The health secretary announces a plan to tackle a dramatic rise in the use of addictive prescription drugs. Read in BBC News: https://apple.news/
Obesity rates could be worse than thought as patients have not had BMi recorded, study finds
Obesity rates could be higher than thought after research indicated that a quarter of patients have never had their body mass index (BMI) recorded by their GP. Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/
Lose Belly Fat in 6 Weeks by Following This Expert's Foolproof Guide
If your goal is to get rid of fat around your stomach, you're probably wondering exactly what you should and shouldn't be doing. Unfortunately, reducing belly fat isn't as simple as doing three ab workouts a week; ab workouts alone won't cut it. Instead, you're going to have to focus on two importan ... Read in POPSUGAR: https://apple.news/APiH7-
USA / CANADA
Kremlin open to discussing new arms control treaty with US, aide says
Russia is open to discussing a new arms control treaty with the U.S., a Kremlin aide said Sunday. Read in The Hill: https://apple.news/ What would happen if the U.S. canceled $1 trillion of student debt The U.S. has roughly $1.57 trillion in student debt — the U.S. government holds more than 90 percent of it. Some Democrats want to make that, or at least a large portion of it, disappear. The idea of canceling student debt has been gaining steam with 2020 candidates vying for the votes of young college-educated Americans. But what would it actually take to erase a big chunk of government-held student debt, and is it really a good idea? Read in CNBC: https://apple.news/AqEIhF8_
What’s the state of farming in America?
In this week’s Sunday spotlight, NBC’s Harry Smith explores the state of farming in America, talking to those working in the fields during tough times. Read in TODAY: https://apple.news/
Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
Corey Ballentine, "Avengers: Endgame" and more of the weekend's top news. Read in USA TODAY: https://apple.news/A0-
Canada's oil imports from Saudi Arabia on the rise since 2014, trade figures show
Canada's oil imports from Saudi Arabia have been rising steadily for the past five years, according to Statistics Canada trade data reviewed by CBC News, and a festering diplomatic spat with the kingdom appears not to have had any significant impact on Canada's appetite for Riyadh's crude. Read in CBC News: https://apple.news/
EMERGING MARKETS
Saudi Stocks Emerge as an Emerging Markets Play
Saudi Arabia will soon make up almost 3% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, and “that’s too big to ignore,” a T. Rowe Price portfolio manager says. Read in Barron's: https://apple.news/
Dan Deming's iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Trade (NYSE:EEM)
Den Deming of KKM Financial spoke on Bloomberg Markets about an options strategy in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (NYSE: EEM). He thinks there might be more downside ... Full story available on Benzinga.com Read in Benzinga: https://apple.news/AVNbgI40_
What 119 Years Of History Can Teach You About Your Current Portfolio
Looking at 119 years of market history can help build an investment portfolio today. Read in Forbes: https://apple.news/
U.S. sanctions on Iran, Venezuela set up crunch for heavier oil
Tighter U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil planned for May are adding to a wealth of factors curbing global supply of heavy-medium crude, driving up prices for scarcer barrels and setting up a stand-off between buyers and sellers.
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Brazilian Police Accidentally Discover Money Laundering Bitcoin Mining Farm
By CCN.com: A report published in local Brazilian news outlet Zero Hora has revealed that Brazilian police have made an arrest in connection with a suspected crypto money laundering scheme. An accidental discovery The report, which was published on April 23, claims that the State Department of Drug Trafficking (Denarc) in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande...
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MIDEAST - Factors to watch - April 28
Here are some factors that mayaffect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has notverified the press reports and does not vouch for theiraccuracy. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/AogL_
Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after U.S. sanctions move
Iran said on Sunday it could quit a treaty against the spread of nuclear weapons after the United States tightens sanctions, while an Iranian general said the U.S. Navy was interacting as before with an elite military unit blacklisted by Washington. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/ Turkey's foreign minister is in Iraq to discuss trade, border security and water resources, on a two-day visit to include stops in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region and the southern oil hub of Basra Read in ABC News: https://apple.news/
Iraq demands apology after Bahraini FM calls al-Sadr a 'dog'
Iraq's foreign ministry has demanded that Bahrain issue an official apology after the Gulf kingdom's top diplomat said the Iranian government controlled Baghdad and referred to a top Shia cleric in disparaging terms. "The words of the Bahraini foreign ministry - representing Bahraini diplomacy - are offensive to Muqtada al-Sadr … [and] are totally unacceptable in diplomatic practice," the Iraqi foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday. "They also harm Iraq, its sovereignty and independence Read in Aljazeera: https://apple.news/ Kuwait looks at Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz 'with concern' Kuwait is looking at Iranian threats to block the Strait of Hormuz with concern, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Sunday quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah as saying. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
Boursa Kuwait sees 3rd phase of market development
Mubasher: The Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Boursa Kuwait Securities Company, and Kuwait Clearing Company will launch on Sunday the third phase of developing Boursa Kuwait's system, informed sources told Al Rai Newspaper. These developments are … Read in Mubasher: https://apple.news/A5_
Russia's soft power: Moscow seeks to influence Afghans
Afghanistan is marking the anniversary of the overthrow of the pro-Soviet government in 1992. After Soviet occupation in the 1980s, the day signifies the end of Russian influence in Afghanistan. But 30 years on, Russia is returning, looking to again play a role in the country’s future. Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis reports from Kabul. Read in Aljazeera: https://apple.news/AR_
AFRICA
How the tiny African nation of Djibouti became the linchpin in China’s belt and road plan
Djibouti, a remote country at the Horn of Africa, is at the heart of China’s multibillion-dollar “Belt and Road Initiative”, supporting Beijing’s juggling of commercial and military objectives amid Western suspicions about its motives. The initiative –… Read in South China Morning Post: https://apple.news/
Nigeria: Experts Express Concern Over Nigeria's N24.39trn Debt
With Nigeria's debt profile up by 12.25 per cent last year to N24.387 trillion, analysts have expressed worry at the rising debt but the federal government continues to assure that it is within sustainable limits. As at December 31, 2018, Nigeria's debt profile had risen by N2.66 trillion from N21.725 trillion as at December 2017 to N24.387 trillion within the one year period. Close to 70 per cent of the 2018 revenue was spent on servicing the nation's debt. And out of the N8.9 trillion proposed Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/ASN-
Angola Central Bank wants greater financial inclusion of citizens
The regional delegate of the Central Bank of Angola (BNA), Gonçalo Antunes Rita, defended in Coastal Benguela province the continuous mobilization and awareness of citizens in order to refrain from saving money in their homes, but in banking institutions. According to Gonçalo Rita, who was speaking at the opening of the program of financial inclusion... Read in FurtherAfrica: https://apple.news/A_
Mozambique: New Mozambique Storm Rips Off Roofs, Brings Lashing Rain As Aid Response Kicks in
(Photo: NASA Earth Observatory) Tropical Cyclone Kenneth swept into northern Mozambique on Thursday evening bringing heavy rain and winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour (140 miles per hour) after lashing the Comoros islands, where it claimed at least three lives, UN agencies said on Friday. "Tropical Cyclone Kenneth made landfall in northern Mozambique near the border with Tanzania in an area where no storm since the satellite-era has ever been observed," said Clare Nullis, spokesperson Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/
South Africa: Durban Floods Damage Estimated At Over R650 Milion, Says Metro
An interim report tabled at eThekwini Metro following flooding in Durban this week has estimated the cost of repair to tip over R650m. The municipality held a special executive committee (Exco) meeting on Friday at the city's Disaster Management Centre. Based on interim assessments, the report estimates that interventions to assist displaced residents and estimated cost of repairs to damaged infrastructure would be around R658m. Mayor Zandile Gumede said teams had commenced the "quantification Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/
ASIA
Japan's 'revolutionary' Emperor Akihito to abdicate, leaving imposing legacy for his son
Akihito, 85, will step down Tuesday after more than 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne. Read in NBC News: https://apple.news/A-
Abe, Trudeau to tout trade gains without Trump participation in Pacific Rim pact
OTTAWA - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's whirlwind visit to Ottawa this weekend offers the Liberal government a rare chance to trumpet a strong international alliance in the face of unyielding strain with its two top trading partners. Canada finds itself between a rock and a hard place with the United States and China: the Trump administration is holding firm on punitive metal tariffs while the People's Republic's ongoing imprisonment of two Canadian men following the arrest of Huawei's Read in CP24: https://apple.news/
World Bank's new president skips China's Belt and Road for Africa trip - Reuters
Nearly 40 world leaders and scores of finance officials, including International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde, are gathered in Beijing for China's second Belt and Road infrastructure summit, but the World Bank's new president is not among them. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
China and Serbia Sign Major Infrastructure Deal Under the Belt and Road Initiative
The Balkans, and consequently Serbia, has been a focus of China as an extension of the BRI in Europe- and its presence has become visible in almost every corner of the region. Now, Serbia has signed several agreements with China to strengthen bilateral cooperation in innovation and infrastructure. Read in Forbes: https://apple.news/Ap_DYASCZT- Hong Kong must further boost fintech development to stay ahead of Singapore and other rivals, Cyberport CEO Peter Yan warns Hong Kong risks being overtaken by rivals such as Singapore if the city, already seen as lagging in innovation, does not further develop its strengths in financial technology, the boss of Cyberport has warned. Peter Yan King-shun, CEO of the government… Read in South China Morning Post: Hong Kong must further boost fintech development to stay ahead of Singapore and other rivals, Cyberport CEO Peter Yan warns — South China Morning Post
EUROPE
Queen Elizabeth May Abdicate This Year But Not Because Of Charles, William
Queen Elizabeth II is expected to abdicate sometime this year but it won’t be because of Prince Charles or Prince William. Harry Aitkenhead, a spokesperson for bookmakers Coral, said that Her Majesty turning 93 years old and having another addition to her family could consider stepping down from the throne. “We think that the Queen just might start to be thinking about stepping aside now as another year goes by and another new arrival to the family comes. Read in International Business Times: https://apple.news/
There's No Escaping Brexit, Even at the Pub
Tim Martin, the founder of the British pub chain J. D. Wetherspoon, is a Brexiteer—and he wants patrons to know it. Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/
Britain, take note: there was a reason referenda were limited in Germany after 1945
There is a reason why referenda were limited under the German constitution after World War II. They were a key instrument in destroying parliamentary democracy in the Weimar Republic and ultimately allowed Hitler to come to power. Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/
Coming week will be important for Brexit negotiation: EU's Barnier
The outcome of talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May's government and the opposition Labour Party to break the deadlock over Britain's exit from the European Union could be known in the coming week, European Union's chief negotiator said on Sunday. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/A7_oraw1-
Brexit will slow UK economy for rest of 2019, forecaster warns
Uncertainty over future will cut growth and prevent interest rate rise, says EY Item Club The slow-burn impact of Brexit on the British economy will be a drag on growth for the rest of 2019, blocking the Bank of England from raising interest rates, a leading economics forecaster has warned. Ahead of the first major policy decision from Threadneedle Street since Theresa May agreed to delay Brexit until the end of October, the EY Item Club said uncertainty over the country’s future would cut the Read in the guardian: https://apple.news/
Russia's Crafty Financial Crimes Have Become a Foreign Policy Problem
Andrew Rennemo Security, Eurasia The West has legitimate grievances with the Kremlin, including Crimea, the Skripal poisoning, cyber meddling, and election interference. But it would be a mistake to allow an impasse over these issues to impede engagement on financial crime that could yield tactical and strategic benefits. European statesmen, civil servants, and spies have long concerned themselves with Russia. For years, it has been business as usual to track the country’s military exercises, Read in The National Interest: https://apple.news/AsuzSZ464O-
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 4/30/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 206,149,926
There was one news and announcements.
1. Blood donation campaign at the Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq organized a blood donation campaign on 30/4/2019 with the participation of K. April 30, 2019
The Central Bank of Iraq organized a campaign to donate blood on 30/4/2019 with the participation of a large number of employees of this bank.
This campaign is dedicated to promoting a culture of voluntary and humanitarian work in support of the state's military institutions as well as supporting patients who are in Iraqi hospitals. This campaign was not the first, preceded by several campaigns organized in the building of the Central Bank of Iraq. Saairun look forward to getting Central Bank governor post: source
29/04/2019
Saairun has engaged in negotiations to obtain one of the two positions, but it conceded the National Security Adviser post in exchange for the governor of the Central Bank, the source said. Also, there has been an agreement to grant Faleh al-Fayadh, the current national security adviser, the post of the security adviser to the Prime Minister, so he would attend all the cabinet meetings, but would not have the right to vote on the cabinet's decisions. The National Wisdom Movement will not engage in negotiations with any party regarding the division of the posts, said member of the movement Aysar al-Jaderi. "This situation brings us back to square one," Jaderi said, adding that such acts drive Iraq away from achieving progress and reforming state institutions. On the other hand, Fatah Alliance MP Mohamed Karim said that Saairun's decision to abandon the national security adviser post to obtain the post of the Central Bank governor has not taken an official context. He added that such offer may part of political negotiations among the blocs. Forced withdrawal Faleh al-Fayadh has been Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi's candidate for the interior ministry candidate, which has provoked controversy and conflicts between political parties, especially Saairun backed by Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and Fatah Alliance headed by Hadi al-Amiri. After months of disputes, a Fatah Alliance MP said in February that the alliance has agreed to withdraw Fayadh, after Saairun, who has rejected the candidacy of Fayadh for the post, agreed to support him for the deputy prime minister for security affairs post. The source said that Fatah has withdrawn Fayadh to maintain its relationship with Saairun and in order for the two parties not to get involved into a political dispute that would obstruct the work of the government and its program to serve citizens.
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4-30-2019 Newshound Guru chattels Article quotes: "Parliament ends reading three laws..."; "...it was decided to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, 30/4/201" [what happened with the voting on the ministers...?] ...I am unaware that a vote has been scheduled. My read and take on that news was that names had been agreed upon, but there have been several of those articles without any vote.
4-29-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [Did Iraq truly close its borders over the weekend?] I have a close friend in Iraq and he told me the borders near him were restricted...they were checking people for currency at the borders. So he assumed this was all over the country at all the borders but we do not know for sure. ...they are trying to get this done before Ramadan...is what we were told. [post 2 of 2]
4-29-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ We are being told the rates are set...[Will we see rates on forex before we exchange?] I believe we will...start exchanging before they put the rate on forex. If they still want to keep things quiet they will want us to exchange and sign those NDA’s. [Some gurus said that when Iraq goes international they can only hold back the new rates for 72 hours.?] We do not have concrete proof that it is international over there yet. We do have concrete proof that rates are locked in and showing now though... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned] 4-29-2019 Newshound Guru chattels [Is this ever gonna happen] I cannot think of much reason that it would happen this year. Other than to think that it may happen when one would least expect it.
4-29-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "TO ENACT THE LAW OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION" Quote: “...the Committee is keen to enact the law of financial administration as it gives a complete road map of the financial policy in the country in terms of management of money and cash in the state...” I don’t know exactly how long this will take but it is very good news. I quote from the article. – “the change will raise the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies”. We wait and see what happens. How many times have we heard this and yet NOTHING ever happens?
4-29-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [Are you confident the dong is going to be in the first basket?] I am extremely confident it is going to be in the first basket. Imo its 110% it will be in the 1st basket. Iraq has a considerable amount of dong in their treasury and Vietnam holds a considerable amount of IQD. They have been in this together from the get-go. 4-29-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...there is NO sound or reasonable evidence that the Iraqi dinar will or can RV anytime soon...the window of opportunity quickly closed at the end of March 2019 when the government had the CBI send out the electronic payment files and paid out at the old 1180 rate. The only window we now know is for January 2020. Could this change? Yes, it could but there is no sign or evidence it has or will. ...So now April is just about gone and we will see what May brings us. Remember April showers brings May flowers so we wait and see…
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Iraq is restoring its
transport infrastructure, including building new railway lines, increasing air
connectivity, and expanding port capacity. Watch this interview with the Iraqi
Minister of Transportation, Abdullah Al-Luaibi to find out
more.
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi
arrives in Berlin at the start of an official visit to the Federal Republic of
Germany for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel and senior German officials
focusing on strengthening the partnership between Iraq and Germany and deepening
bilateral cooperation.
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ARTICLE 3
* Iraq Press * published the decisions of the Council of Ministers
Baghdad - Iraq Press - April 30: Cabinet held its regular session, chaired by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The Council approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Energy on the amendment of the establishment of the South Gas Company. Recommendations of the Ministerial Council on Energy on the following:
a. Basra Oil Company
B. Exclude companies of the Ministry of Water Resources from the ceiling specified in the direct implementation instructions.
The Council of Ministers voted on the exception of the Iraqi Council of Representatives from the instructions for the implementation of government contracts (2 of 2014) and its controls, for the purpose of completing the work of maintenance and addition of new construction of the buildings of the Council mentioned above.
The Council also discussed the priorities of the draft laws. During the meeting, discussions were held on the projects of the schools of the stilted iron structures. The Council listened to a detailed report on their current situation and achievement rates and took the necessary measures.
The Council voted to market the local wheat grown outside the agricultural plan for the season / 2019.
The Council voted to authorize the Council of Ministers to cancel or amend the decisions of the Revolution Command Council.
The Council of Ministers also approved an agreement to implement the map of the development of the electricity sector in Iraq in cooperation with Siemens Company. End Ah
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ARTICLE 4
Parliamentary Human Rights: High rates of suicide caused by poverty, financial and administrative corruption and drugs
BAGHDAD (AP) - April 29 - The high level of suicides in the country is due to the absence of a government strategy to address the problem of poverty and the spread of financial and administrative corruption in the state institution, in addition to the spread of drugs and family disintegration within the society" .
A security source in the province of Kirkuk reported that a young man displaced in camps south of Kirkuk suicide inside his tent.
The source added that "a 25-year-old displaced person committed suicide by hanging himself inside his tent in the camp of displaced people in Yihya district south of Kirkuk." He added that "the suicide bomber named AH, .
A study by the American Gallup Center for International Studies on Iraq's fourth place in the world in 2018, the global suicide after Chad, which followed first, followed by Niger and Sierra Leone, measured the proportions of "negative feelings" and spread among the population.
"Negative feelings include sadness, depression, anxiety, fear, and other effects such as anger and resort to violence," the study said.
The reports indicate that the Kurdistan region recorded the highest suicide rates at the level of Iraq, especially among women, and stressed that the number of women in the region was 400 women in one year varied ways of suicide between hanging and eating pills and sediment in a phenomenon not seen by the region has been seen before , While the Human Rights Commission published a report on suicide rates in Iraq topped by the province of Dhi Qar, a list of 119 suicide and suicide, up from the previous rates of 60 percent, adding that "439 cases of suicide officially registered in Iraq in one year only most of the victims of young people Distributed by 119 per cent And 76 in Diyala and 68 in Nineveh and 44 in Baghdad and 33 in Basra, 16 Muthanna, 15 and 12 in Maysan in Wasit, while suicide ways ranging from hanging, drowning, use of a firearm and burn. End Ah
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ARTICLE 5-A
..Al Baghdadi appears in a new video since 2014
2019/4/29 20:16
[Follow-up]
A new videotape of the leader of the terrorist group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared for the first time since 2014. The new video was published by Al-Furqan, a subsidiary of Al-Furqan, an affiliate of the "Al-Furqan" organization.
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ARTICLE 5-B
Security analysis of the speech of al-Baghdadi: a signal of escalation of terrorist operations in liberated cities
ARBIL, Iraq, April 30 (UPI) - Kurdish security expert Hawkar Jafar on Tuesday commented on a speech by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Da'ash organization, in his first public appearance in nearly five years.
"The emergence of the leader of the organization urged Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi after a break of nearly five years, aimed at giving a message to his followers to raise their morale."
"Baghdadi talked about the terrorist operation that took place in Sri Lanka, and this is a dangerous indicator for the worst coming, especially in Iraq, if the roots of his ears and remains are not taken in liberated cities," he said.
"Baghdadi's message to his followers is a signal to escalate their criminal operations in the liberated cities and the rest of Iraq, so the forces and the security services must exercise caution and caution," he said.
"The most important point is that the appearance of al-Baghdadi in this manner refuted intelligence reports that confirmed more than once his death or injury seriously."
A media network belonging to the organization "Da'ash" terrorist, on Monday, a video said to be a video message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, according to "Reuters."
"We have carried out 92 operations in eight countries in retaliation for what happened to our fighters in Syria," al-Baghdadi said in the video, adding that the group would seek revenge for the killing and imprisonment of its militants.
He added in the video that the battle in the Bagouz, east of Deir Ezzor, Syria is over.
Baghdadi pointed out in the video that "battle" is calling, "today, is a battle of attrition and manipulation of the enemy."
"The Easter holiday bombings in Sri Lanka are the Islamic state's response to its losses in Baguoz, its last stronghold in Syria," Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi said in the video.
According to Reuters, in an 18-minute video, a bearded man appears with al-Baghdadi sitting on the ground, masked assistants appear and hide their faces.
At the beginning of the video, text is shown indicating that the video filming date was earlier in April, while the authenticity of the recording could not be verified independently.
The United States has been paying a $ 25 million reward for helping to reach Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, 47, who has been traveling since 2014 with many rumors of his death not confirmed.
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ARTICLE 5-C
Washington comment on the appearance of Baghdadi
WASHINGTON, April 30 (UPI) - The US State Department has commented on the appearance of the leader of the terrorist group Da'ash, stressing that it will ensure that justice is done to the rest of the leaders.
"We have been informed of the registration that was published Monday to al-Baghdadi and our expert analysts will review this registration and we will return to the intelligence personnel to verify his authenticity," a foreign ministry spokesman told Sky News Arabiya.
The State Department spokesman confirmed that his country would continue its work to ensure that leaders of terrorist groups are brought to justice.
"We are aware of the video that appeared today," the spokesman told Novosti in an interview on Baghdadi's new video. US government analysts will review this registration and give the security services the opportunity to confirm this, "he said.
According to him, the defeat of "preachers" in Iraq and Syria dealt a strategic and psychological blow to the terrorists, where the alleged caliphate collapsed, the leaders killed or fled the battlefield.
In addition, a spokesman for the US State Department, that the battle with "Dahesh" is not over yet.
A media network belonging to the organization "Da'ash" terrorist, on Monday, a video said to be a video message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, according to "Reuters."
"We have carried out 92 operations in eight countries in retaliation for what happened to our fighters in Syria," al-Baghdadi said in the video, adding that the group would seek revenge for the killing and imprisonment of its militants.
He added in the video that the battle in the Bagouz, east of Deir Ezzor, Syria is over.
Baghdadi pointed out in the video that "battle" is calling, "today, is a battle of attrition and manipulation of the enemy."
He claimed: "The Easter holiday bombings in Sri Lanka, is the Islamic state's response to its losses in the Bagouz last stronghold in Syria."
According to Reuters, in an 18-minute video, a bearded man appears with al-Baghdadi sitting on the ground, masked assistants appear and hide their faces.
At the beginning of the video, text is shown indicating that the video filming date was earlier in April, while the authenticity of the recording could not be verified independently.
The United States has been paying a $ 25 million reward for helping to reach Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, 47, who has been traveling since 2014 with many rumors of his death not confirmed.
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