Basra crude "heavy and medium" achieved weekly gains exceeding 8%, with global oil prices also recording significant weekly gains. Basra heavy crude closed in its last session yesterday, Friday, up $2.27 to reach $72.48, and recorded weekly gains of $6.34, equivalent to 8.47%. While Basra medium crude closed in its last session up $2.27 to reach $75.48, and recorded weekly gains of $6.34, equivalent to 8.11%. Global oil prices posted strong weekly gains of more than 9% for both crudes, as investors assessed the possibility of a wider conflict in the Middle East disrupting crude flows amid ample supplies in the global market. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Al-Baour and Niang Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation
October 10, 2026
Tripoli:Taher Al-Baour, the official in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity, met with Cheikh Niang, the Senegalese Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese…