A pro-Iran Iraqi Islamic Resistance group said six U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones violated Iraqi airspace on Saturday and flew over Anbar, Baghdad, Karbala and Salahaddin provinces, according to a social media post.

Bank of Japan Governor UEDA said if the BOJ fails to adjust policy rates in a timely manner, market concern about an inf overshoot could push up long-term yields.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers concluded its 52nd meeting in Baghdad on the 18th, Iraq's deputy prime minister and foreign minister Hussein said, announcing adoption of a Baghdad Declaration. Hussein said Iraq is in contact with Iran and Gulf states and is working to convene talks in Baghdad to coordinate positions. He said the Palestinian issue was the meeting's top agenda item; ministers also discussed regional security, the humanitarian situation, economic cooperation and food and water security.