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ECB Moves to Expand Euro’s Global Role

Europe positions the euro as a stronger global liquidity alternative in a shifting monetary order

 Al-Arabiya TV: US Deadline For Withdrawing Nominations Of Maliki And Sudani Extended

Baghdad – One News   A report published by Al-Araby TV confirmed that a secret American message was sent to supporters of Nouri al-Maliki, giving them until February 16 to respond to the demand to withdraw his candidacy and end their support for him.

According to the website, the message contained threats of imposing sanctions on the Shiite forces involved in the coordination framework, and major economic sanctions on Iraq, if this did not happen.

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U.S. and Iran Open Nuclear Talks in Geneva as Military Pressure Builds

Diplomacy resumes under the shadow of naval deployments and rising energy market sensitivity

President Barzani Marks Ramadan With Call For Tolerance And Unity

2026-02-17 / Shafaq News- Erbil Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani on Tuesday extended Ramadan greetings to Muslims in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and worldwide.

 In a post on X, Barzani said the holy month should strengthen tolerance, harmony, and coexistence, describing them as pillars of the Region’s social fabric. He expressed hope that Ramadan would help ease suffering and crises and amplify messages of unity and peace.

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Sovereign Stress Builds as Japan Stalls and Ukraine Secures IMF Lifeline

Fiscal expansion collides with monetary hesitation as markets price optimism into fragile conditions

Oil Market Sentiment Hinges On Geneva Negotiation Progress

2026-02-17 Shafaq News   Brent oil prices drifted lower in Asian trade on Tuesday as investors assessed risks of supply disruption after Iran conducted naval drills near the Strait of Hormuz right ahead of nuclear talks with the U.S. later in the day.  Brent crude futures were down 0.47%, or 32 cents, at $68.33 a barrel by 0430 GMT, following a 1.33% gain on Monday.

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Euro Liquidity Lifeline Goes Global: ECB Makes Biggest Structural Move Yet

The European Central Bank is expanding its euro liquidity backstop for central banks worldwide — a milestone in rebalancing global reserve currency architecture.

Standard & Poor's International Agency: The Iraqi Economy Is Moving Steadily Towards Strengthening Financial Sustainability

Baghdad/ Nina / Standard & Poor's (S&P) credit rating agency confirmed that "the Iraqi economy is moving steadily towards strengthening financial sustainability despite regional challenges."

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Euro Ascendant? Europe Moves to Challenge Dollar Dominance

EU leaders push sweeping reforms to elevate the euro’s global status and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.