December, 2022 - Iraq Bulletin

Messi sets up an Argentine-Dutch match-up in the quarterfinals

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

As a result of their talisman, Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated Australia 2-1 and advanced to the second round of the Qatar 2022 tournament to play against the Netherlands. Lionel Messi expertly broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, and Julian Alvarez doubled the lead before the hour mark. At 35......

Sports

Sergei Perelygin, Lindsay Webster declared winners of 2022 Spartan World Championships

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

Sergei Perelygin and Lindsay Webster were declared 2022 Spartan World Champions, after they mastered an all-new course in the Al Wathba desert to beat the most skilled obstacle course racing athletes from across the globe. Taking place at Al Wathba Luxury Collection Resort & Spa and organized in partnership with......

Business

Northrop Grumman unveils the B-21 nuclear bomber for the US Air Force

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

As the first of a new fleet of long-range stealth nuclear bombers for the United States Air Force, Northrop Grumman Corp unveiled its next-generation B-21 Raider jet. In Palmdale, California, the B-21 was unveiled during a dramatic ceremony at Northrop’s Plant 42, allowing the public to see the new aircraft......

Business

Russian oil to be purchased by India despite sanctions

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

According to an official from the Indian Oil Ministry, the country will continue to purchase Russian crude oil even after the embargo and price cap are implemented on December 5. India has consistently stated its intention to purchase whatever crude oil makes the most financial sense for the import-heavy nation.......

Business

Russian oil is capped at $60 per barrel by the European Union

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

The EU agreed with the G7 to cap Russian oil prices to deprive the Kremlin of funds for its Ukraine war, as Putin said strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure were “inevitable”. With an EU embargo on Russian crude oil from Monday, the $60 per barrel price cap, previously agreed on a......

Automotive

A refined design and improved efficiency for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer’s electric SUV, entered the age of electromobility in 2018 and has set standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron builds on this success story. Audi has been following a systematic electric roadmap since the introduction of the Audi e-tron around......

News

ILO warns that rising inflation and falling wages will increase poverty

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

In many countries, rising inflation has caused a sharp decline in real monthly wages, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), underscoring the need for policies to prevent further poverty, inequality, and social unrest. According to the study, global wages fell by -0.9% in real terms in the first half......

News

US job growth slows again in November as the labor market remains tight

EditorDecember 3, 2022

December 3, 2022

November’s job growth was probably the smallest in nearly two years. This is because mounting concerns about a recession have cooled demand for labor. This could give the Federal Reserve confidence to slow its interest rate hikes. Reuters reported that the Labor Department’s employment report, which will also show a......

News

Bird flu outbreak has led Tottori prefecture in Japan to cull some 110,000 chickens

EditorDecember 2, 2022

December 2, 2022

Sputnik quoted Japanese broadcaster NHK as saying the Japanese prefecture of Tottori will cull about 110,000 chickens following a bird flu outbreak. A local farm in Tottori discovered 40 dead chickens on Wednesday, raising suspicions of a disease outbreak. According to the Malaysian News Agency (Bernama), genetic analysis confirmed that......

Business

Indian Railways earns 76 percent more from the passenger segment

EditorDecember 2, 2022

December 2, 2022

Indian Railways‘ passenger segment earnings increased by 76 percent from April to November this year. In these months, Indian Railways earned more than 43 thousand crore rupees, compared with 24 thousand 631 crore rupees in last year’s period. Reserved passenger revenue generated by railways in the last eight months amounted......