March 3, 2025

European Defense Stocks Propel Shares to Near Record Highs

Doha: European shares extended gains to trade near a record high on Monday, as defense stocks received a boost on prospects of higher military spending by the region. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.4% at 08:11 GMT, set to build on ten strai…

Iraq, Egypt Talk Further Energy Cooperation

Baghdad: Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani discussed Monday in Baghdad with visiting Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, ways to enhance bilateral energy relations. The meeting explored further cooperation, especiall…