Oil prices closed down by more than a dollar per barrel at the close of trading on Thursday. Brent crude futures fell $1.05 at the close, or 1.42 %, to $72.70 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.14, or 1.62 %, to $69.20. Today's session witnessed volatile trading during which both benchmark crudes lost a dollar, then returned to rise by the same value after news that the OPEC+ alliance is discussing postponing the planned increase in oil production. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Magnus Carlsen Wins Esports World Cup Chess Title for Second Consecutive Time
August 17, 2026
Oslo: Norwegian Magnus Carlsen of Team Liquid won the Esports World Cup chess title for the second consecutive time after an undefeated run, defeating Belarusian Denis Lazavik of AG.AL in the grand final in two straight matches.
According to Saudi P…