Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

China Expands Diplomatic Influence as Xi’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals Regional Realignment

Beijing appears to be strengthening its strategic position across Asia and the Middle East as geopolitical tensions and global energy instability continue reshaping the international order.

Washington Sanctions Lebanese Officials In Hezbollah Crackdown

2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Washington/ Beirut   The United States on Thursday sanctioned Lebanese lawmakers, security officials, and Iran’s ambassador to Beirut over alleged support for Hezbollah.

The sanctions targeted Hezbollah MPs Mohammad Raad, head of the group’s parliamentary bloc, Hassan Fadlallah, and Amin Sherri, as well as Ambassador Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani and several Lebanese security and financial figures accused by Washington of using their positions to support Hezbollah and undermine Lebanese sovereignty.

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Oil Shock, AI Rivalry, and Global Debt Pressures Collide as Financial System Faces New Strains

Rising geopolitical tensions, surging energy prices, and intensifying U.S.-China competition are placing fresh pressure on the global financial system and accelerating the shift toward a more fragmented economic order.

Oil Prices Rally Following US Strategic Reserves Drop

2026-05-21   Shafaq News   Oil prices edged up on Thursday, paring some previous losses as investors monitored peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, while supply tightness and U.S. inventory drawdowns provided some support.

Brent crude futures rose 78 cents, or 0.74%, to $105.80 a barrel by 0341 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 84 cents, or 0.85%, at $99.10.

Al-Zaydi Discloses His Financial Assets And Submits Them To The Head Of The Integrity Commission.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi submitted his financial disclosure statement to the head of the Integrity Commission on Thursday.

A statement issued by the commission and received by “Al-Eqtisad News” stated that “this measure comes within the framework of enshrining the principle of transparency, as Al-Zidi was the first to comply with the obligations set by the Integrity and Illicit Gains Commission Law No. (30 of 2011 amended), within his ministerial cabinet, and pledged to remove all conflicts set by the law within the time limits and legal periods in force that regulate conflict of interest and holding public office.”

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Trump Expands U.S. AI Export Strategy as Global Tech Competition Accelerates

Washington moves to finance global adoption of American artificial intelligence systems while deepening the technological rivalry with China.