Oil prices have eased following an agreement between Iraqi and Kurdish authorities regarding an export deal, which is expected to stabilize supply.

Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey’s Ceyhan port  The Straits Times

Families of 34 Australians are set to depart from Damascus, Kurdish authorities say.

The Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities have reached an agreement to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan port, resolving a dispute over oil shipments.