US politics, Iran war live updates: Trump’s 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods take effect after last-minute talks collapsed
Welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the Iran war. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has…
Iraq tenders three cement plant projects
The government-owned Iraq Cement State Company (ICSC) has invited companies to bid for three projects to develop cement…
Construction material costs to rise with Strait of Hormuz blockade
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push up prices of building materials, including steel and…