October 2022

Technology-related threats to be reviewed by counter-terrorism body of UN Security Council

iraqbulletin.coOctober 27, 2022

October 27, 2022

In Mumbai and New Delhi on Friday, the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations Security Council will hold a special meeting to assess the growing threat emerging technologies pose. First meeting outside UN Headquarters in New York since 2015, the Committee will meet in India for two days. Three areas......

Technology

Introducing four vibrant colors for the completely redesigned iPad

iraqbulletin.coOctober 26, 2022

October 26, 2022

In order to enhance the user experience, Apple introduced a new iPad iPad that features an all-screen design with a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The all-new iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which delivers significantly faster performance with exceptional power efficiency for demanding tasks while still providing......

Technology

Due to sluggish device sales, LG Display posts a larger-than-expected Q3 loss

iraqbulletin.coOctober 26, 2022

October 26, 2022

The South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display Co Ltd reported its second straight quarterly loss and reduced its investment budget as soaring inflation and a gloomy economic outlook weighed on sales. Reuters reports that the Apple Inc supplier posted an operating loss of 759 billion won ($532.31 million) for the......

Travel

New visa for tourists with $130,000 to live in Bali for 10 years

iraqbulletin.coOctober 26, 2022

October 26, 2022

In a bid to bolster Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia has entered the race to attract wealthy global citizens for long-term stays, Bloomberg reports. In a new regulation issued Tuesday, those with US$130,000 in their bank accounts are eligible for a “second home visa” of five years or 10 years.......

News

In his newly-assumed role as UK PM, Rishi Sunak faces a huge task

iraqbulletin.coOctober 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

As Britain’s third prime minister in two months, Rishi Sunak faces the greatest challenges any new leader can face. These include a mounting economic crisis, a warring political party, and a deeply divided country. As reported by Reuters, King Charles has asked the 42-year-old hedge fund boss to form a......

Business

Net profit of Kia in Q3 plunged due to recall costs

iraqbulletin.coOctober 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

A recall of engine-related services forced Kia Corp, South Korea’s second-largest automaker, to cut its third-quarter net profit by 60 percent from a year ago. South Korea News Agency (Yonhap) reported that the company’s net profit for the three months ended September fell to 458.89 billion won (US$319 million) from......

News

Climate change could trigger an insect apocalypse

iraqbulletin.coOctober 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

Scientists have warned that a global insect apocalypse could have radical effects on the environment and humankind. According to the German press agency (DPA), an international study on the future of insects under climate change scenarios will drastically reduce humankind’s capacity to build a sustainable future. Co-author William Laurance, of......

Travel

No injuries reported after Korean Air flight overruns Cebu runway

iraqbulletin.coOctober 24, 2022

October 24, 2022

There were no injuries reported on Korean Air Co.’s flight KE631 that overran the runway during landing at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines on Monday. Yonhap reported that Korean Air expressed sincere regret as safety is always its top priority. “This incident will be thoroughly investigated together with the......

News

Migrants rescued in Tunisia after thwarting irregular migration operations

iraqbulletin.coOctober 24, 2022

October 24, 2022

The Tunisian National Guard has told the media that it has thwarted several attempts to migrate irregularly across the country and has rescued hundreds of migrants. A spokesperson for the Directorate General of the Tunisian National Guard said in a statement that units of the maritime branches of the Naval......

News

Prime Minister Modi meets with UN Secretary-General Guterres

iraqbulletin.coOctober 22, 2022

October 22, 2022

A bilateral meeting was held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in Kevadiya, Gujarat. At the Statue of Unity, they also laid floral tributes. At the same event, Guterres launched the Mission LiFE booklet, logo, and tagline alongside Prime Minister Modi. Guterres, who is......