Oil prices rose about three percent today, Monday, on fears that the escalation of the situation in the Middle East would disrupt oil supplies from the region. Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.91 percent, to $81.32 a barrel, and US crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.97 percent, to $77.05 a barrel. Brent reached $81.35 a barrel during today's trading session, the highest level in 11 days. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…