Unprecedented security measures accompanied the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Washington, causing the suspension of air traffic at Reagan Airport and the cancellation and delay of more than 400 flights  

Washington -One News -  7/16/2026     The official visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the US capital, Washington, turned into one of the most heavily secured foreign visits in recent months, after US authorities imposed exceptional measures that led to the suspension of air traffic at Ronald Reagan National Airport, one of the most sensitive airports and closest to federal institutions in the capital.  

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Cooling U.S. Inflation Reshapes Fed Outlook as Global Markets Reprice Interest Rate Expectations

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Fort Knox Standoff: Bessent Says All The Gold Is There, Says America 'Used To Be Backed' By It

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has once again assured the public that America's gold reserves remain fully intact, pushing back against years of speculation surrounding the legendary vaults at Fort Knox. In a Fox News interview with Jesse Watters that aired Monday night, Bessent reiterated his standing assurance that every ounce of the nation's bullion is "present and accounted for" - while making no plans to visit the Kentucky depository himself.

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Iran Threatens Wider Shipping Disruptions as Peace Talks Continue Under Mounting Pressure

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US Investment Dominates Al-Zaidi's Washington Meetings

2026-07-15 02:42   Shafaq News- Washington  Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pressed for expanded US financing and investment in Iraq across a series of meetings in Washington, his media office said on Wednesday.

Al-Zaidi discussed with Ben Black, chief executive of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the institution's participation in infrastructure reconstruction and financing partnerships across the energy, transportation, agriculture, digital economy, and services sectors. Black affirmed readiness to enter the Iraqi market and to contribute to the Iraqi Development Fund, a state investment vehicle.

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UK and US Align on Stablecoin Rules as Cross-Border Digital Finance Moves Forward

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Trump Praises Al-Zaidi During His Reception At The White House: This man is the best representative of the Iraqis, and we love Iraq

Washington - One News - 7/15/2026 (Iraq)   US President Donald Trump received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, at the start of al-Zaidi’s first official visit to Washington since assuming the premiership.  

Washington. Zaidi And Barak Review The Course Of Economic Relations Between The Two Countries

Money and business    Economy News — Baghdad  Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US President Tom Barak's special envoy on Tuesday stressed the importance of supporting efforts to enhance security and stability in the region, stressing the pivotal role that Iraq can play in bringing views closer.