Iraq to host Arab Summit in Baghdad on May 17

A general view shows heads of state and other officials, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani, on December 20, 2022. (File/AFP)
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Updated 30 April 2025
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Iraq to host Arab Summit in Baghdad on May 17

  • Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said invitations had been extended to most Arab leaders

DUBAI: Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed on Tuesday that the Arab Summit will be held in Baghdad as planned on May 17.

Hussein said that invitations had been extended to most Arab leaders, with many showing positive responses, state news agency INA reported. 

The minister emphasized the strong interest among Arab states in participating, reflecting regional support for Iraq’s hosting of the summit.


Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war could top $2.9 billion a week, ministry says

Updated 04 March 2026
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Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war could top $2.9 billion a week, ministry says

JERUSALEM: Damage to ​Israel’s economy from the air war with Iran could ‌reach more ‌than ​9 billion ‌shekels ($2.93 ⁠billion) ​a week, ⁠the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
Under current “red” ⁠restrictions by ‌Israel’s ‌Home ​Front Command ‌that ‌limit traveling to work and school ‌closings, along with callups to the ⁠reserves, ⁠economic loss is estimated at 9.4 billion shekels.

($1 = 3.0733 shekels)