Why US-Israel war with Iran is a boon to Iraq: Oil majors say it is ‘fantastic potential from a resource perspective’

Why US-Israel war with Iran is a boon to Iraq: Oil majors say it is ‘fantastic potential from a resource perspective’

Jake Spiering, a Chevron president of corporate business development, told the Chamber event that his company will be investing in a pipeline to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and create another export route out of Iraq. Such a ‌pipeline could ⁠transport Iraqi oil to the west coast of Syria which is on the Mediterranean Sea.

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US, Iran destroy infrastructure in Middle East as possibilities of war the escalating and sucking in more countries start to show

US, Iran destroy infrastructure in Middle East as possibilities of war the escalating and sucking in more countries start to show

Washington and Tehran have been testing the limits of escalation since their ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising the prospect of a return to all-out war.

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Contempt of court: US, Kenyan government defy court orders and quarantine seven Americans from Ebola epicentre in Congo in Laikipia

Contempt of court: US, Kenyan government defy court orders and quarantine seven Americans from Ebola epicentre in Congo in Laikipia

Kenyan health ministry officials did not immediately respond to calls or requests for comment on the move. A senior ‌Kenyan foreign ⁠ministry official said they had no information on it.

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State disburses Ksh275 million to hunger-stricken 20,410 families in Marsabit County in northern Kenya

State disburses Ksh275 million to hunger-stricken 20,410 families in Marsabit County in northern Kenya

Vulnerable households listed under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) in Marsabit County will continue to receive their stipends without interruptions as the government strives to safeguard their self-worth. The kitty administered through the national drought management authority (NDMA) consists of 20,410 eligible households that will receive Ksh275.5 million. County...

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