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Iraq to Increase Oil Production Post-Conflict

Iraq is planning to enhance its oil production capacity following disruptions from recent conflicts, with a focus on infrastructure rebuilding and international collaboration.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Oil prices rise as Trump's Iran deal deadline looms - BBC

Infrastructure lens: Oil prices rise as Trump's Iran deal deadline looms BBC

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Oil Prices Increase Ahead of Trump's Iran Deal Deadline

Oil prices are on the rise as the deadline for Trump's Iran deal approaches, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump says US could destroy Iran ‘in one night’ as he demands opening of Hormuz

Infrastructure lens: President steps up threats to target civil infrastructure if Tehran does not agree deal by Tuesday night

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Trump's hardened rhetoric on Iran war

Infrastructure lens: Trump renewed threats on targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached in less than 24 hours, while signaling Iranian leadership is negotiating in earnest.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Chile and Argentina agree to unblock binational mining cluster with giant economic potential - BNamericas

Infrastructure lens: Chile and Argentina agree to unblock binational mining cluster with giant economic potential BNamericas

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Artemis II astronauts head back to Earth after record-breaking Moon trip

Infrastructure lens: Donald Trump congratulates crew and promises Nasa will establish human lunar presence

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Mining Incident in South Sudan Raises Infrastructure Concerns

The recent mining massacre in South Sudan underscores critical safety and ethical challenges within the sector, prompting calls for enhanced operational oversight.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Kyle Kosic Joins Project Prometheus from OpenAI

Kyle Kosic, co-founder of xAI, has been appointed at Project Prometheus, which is focused on developing systems that interpret the physical world.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The internet is deciding what to forget

Infrastructure lens: Do digital bananas in Hawaiian shirts chatting up pineapples need to be saved for posterity? Probably not

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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JPMorgan to build Canary Wharf’s tallest tower after City airport approval

Infrastructure lens: Bank wins clearance for 265-metre skyscraper after talks over low-flying aircraft

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The future of global trade won’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz

Infrastructure lens: A new infrastructure is being built rapidly to avoid the strategic chokepoint and ensure global energy and food security

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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US counts cost of equipment destroyed in Iran war

Infrastructure lens: Lost aircraft and radars contribute to estimated $500mn daily price tag and leave US exposed elsewhere

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Samsung shares rise after profit seen jumping 8-fold on AI chip boom

Infrastructure lens: Samsung Electronics forecast record first-quarter operating profit that came in far above analyst estimates on booming demand for AI memory chips.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Gold ticks down as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Gold ticks down as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Oil Price Forecast: WTI Near $120 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Drive Breakout - FXEmpire

Infrastructure lens: Oil Price Forecast: WTI Near $120 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Drive Breakout FXEmpire

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Samsung's Projected Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics anticipates an eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profit, significantly influenced by the rising demand for AI memory chips, leading to a nearly 5% rise in share prices.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Stocks stumble, oil above $110 as Trump's Iran deadline nears - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Stocks stumble, oil above $110 as Trump's Iran deadline nears Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Russia hold large reserves of rare earth, but mine very little of them - Our World in Data

Infrastructure lens: Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Russia hold large reserves of rare earth, but mine very little of them Our World in Data

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Impact of U.S. Military Strategy on Oil Prices

Crude oil prices have seen an uptick following President Trump's reaffirmation of a Tuesday deadline for military actions against Iran's infrastructure.

Editorial Staff Apr 7