Economy Economy 2020-10-21 Hizbullah violates US sanctions by smuggling goods into Syria Much of the revenue generated by cross-border smuggling between Lebanon and Syria has gone into the coffers of the Syrian regime. Economy 2020-10-19 Iraq develops Haditha oil refinery after ISIS-forced halt Plans are underway to increase the total production capacity of the refinery to 36,000 barrels a day. Economy 2020-09-30 Militias stymie Iraq's economic revival plans While the government seeks to attract foreign investment, Iran-aligned militias are creating an environment that is hostile to its efforts. Economy 2020-09-17 Pollution, illegal practices lead to fish mortality in Iraq Some also blame the deaths on 'invisible hands' whose interests have been harmed by self-sufficient Iraqi fish farmers. Economy 2020-09-10 IRGC proxy wars stifle economy, further isolate Iran The IRGC's expansionist policies serve only to enrich itself at the expense of the Iranian people and to the detriment of the country's economy, analysts say. Economy 2020-09-07 Iraq accuses Iran of illegally diverting river water Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources says Iran has reduced the flow of water into the Tigris river, which has harmed Iraq's agricultural sector. Economy 2020-09-03 Ninawa's industrial sector gets back on track The province's industrial sector, which suffered extensive damage at the hands of ISIS, has been making a steady recovery, officials say. Economy 2020-08-31 Iran ignores Uighur repression in pursuit of China pact By dealing with a regime that kills and oppresses its Muslim population, Iran has shown it is placing its interests ahead of human rights. Economy 2020-08-26 Salaheddine's Baiji resumes post-ISIS reconstruction Efforts to repair damaged infrastructure in the city have proceeded slowly due to massive destruction, but have now resumed with international support. Economy 2020-08-18 Anbar district continues post-ISIS reconstruction Measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have not suspended al-Rutba district's plan to rehabilitate service projects, official says. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next
