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WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – U.S. President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held conversations on broader economic and energy collaboration at the White House on Tuesday. Their focus was on oil, natural gas, electricity, trade, and private sector investment. Trump indicated that the United States anticipates engaging in numerous commercial agreements with Iraq, including those related to crude oil production. Neither government disclosed contract values, project timelines, nor a comprehensive list of signed accords. This meeting was the highlight of al-Zaidi’s official visit to Washington. Energy cooperation anchors a wider US Iraq economic and commercial agenda. Al-Zaidi…

SHENZHEN, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As digital transformation continues to accelerate across Africa, the region has become one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for smart devices. As consumers increasingly seek high-quality technology, innovative experiences, and reliable local support, demand for smart products continues to rise. Blackview has marked another milestone in its African expansion with the opening of its first brand store in Ghana. The new store represents an important step in the brand’s localized development strategy across Africa. As one of West Africa’s key markets, Ghana is home to a growing young consumer base and increasing demand…

NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – Oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran conflict focused attention on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for September delivery gained $7.29, or 9.6%, to settle at $83.30 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $6.73, or 9.4%, to finish at $78.14. The advance marked Brent’s largest one-day percentage gain since May 2020. It was also the benchmark’s highest settlement since June 12. The jump followed an escalation in military activity near the Gulf shipping corridor. Attacks on commercial vessels increased concern about oil shipments through the narrow waterway.…

NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – Gold dropped about 3% on Monday, July 13, falling below $4,000 an ounce as oil prices surged and expectations for higher U.S. interest rates strengthened. Spot gold fell to $3,996.76 per ounce, its lowest level in two weeks. U.S. gold futures for August delivery settled 2.6% lower at $4,005.70. The decline marked gold’s steepest daily percentage loss in more than a month. Crude oil climbed about 5% after renewed strikes involving the United States and Iran raised concern about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval…

From crypto exchange to multi-asset financial platform, Binance marks nine years of growth driven by its global community and sets its sights on three billion usersABU DHABI, UAE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today marks its ninth anniversary with more than 323 million registered users across over 100 countries. When Binance launched in July 2017, fewer than 6 million people worldwide owned cryptocurrency. Today, that number exceeds 741 million, representing growth of more than 12,000% in under a decade. Binance’s user base has grown from zero to 323 million over the…

Newszy: In the past, traders in the Forex market used to pay most of their attention to the activities of central banks, economic data, and politics. Although these three elements remain important, more and more traders start paying attention to yet another element – government bond yields. During 2026, the movement of bonds in the financial market, in particular US Treasuries’ yields, became one of the main determinants of currency exchange rates. Sometimes, the movement of yields is even faster and more predictable than any speech or statement made by politicians. Why Bond Yields Matter A bond yield reflects the rate…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / RankWire.AI / – India and Australia expanded ties on July 9, 2026, with agreements covering defence, energy, technology and education. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the third annual summit in Melbourne. Their governments announced 18 outcomes involving maritime security, uranium trade, critical minerals, space cooperation, skills, culture and sport. The package reinforced the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2020. The official visit ran from July 8 to July 10. The leaders signed a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and created an annual defence ministers’ dialogue. The…

DHAKA, BANGLADESH / RankWire.AI / – Floods, heavy rain and landslides have killed 51 people across Bangladesh, according to the latest government assessment. The disaster has affected 1,022,963 people in seven southeastern and northeastern districts. Floodwater has marooned 267,918 families across 58 upazilas, 386 unions and 11 municipalities. The affected districts are Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj. Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest toll with 28 deaths, including 13 Rohingya refugees. Chattogram reported 13 deaths, while Bandarban recorded six and Rangamati reported three. One person died in Moulvibazar, while Khagrachhari and Habiganj reported no fatalities. The Ministry…

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA / RankWire.AI / – Samsung Electronics plans to start operations at its first chip plant in Yongin in 2029. The revised target brings the opening forward by one to two years from the earlier 2030 to 2031 schedule. The facility will anchor Samsung’s planned national semiconductor complex south of Seoul. Samsung confirmed the new timetable on Monday. The company said the first fabrication plant will begin operations by 2029. The decision updates the official schedule for one of South Korea’s largest industrial projects. The Yongin project covers 7.28 million square meters in the city’s Namsa-eup and I-dong…

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – flydubai will restart daily nonstop flights between Dubai and Aleppo on July 20, 2026, restoring the route after nearly 14 years. The service will link Dubai International Airport with Aleppo International Airport in northern Syria. Aleppo will become the airline’s second destination in the country, joining Damascus. The return adds another scheduled connection between the United Arab Emirates and Syria during the summer travel period, with tickets already available through the carrier’s sales channels. The airline will operate the route once each day from Terminal 3 at Dubai International. Flight FZ1191 will…