Iraq Bulletin

Month : June 2023

Health

Ayurveda vs science: Decoding the cold water conundrum

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The temperature at which we consume water has long been a topic of debate, with Ayurvedic traditions suggesting caution regarding cold water consumption. In contrast, scientific research has found no substantial evidence to support the notion that drinking cold water is harmful. In this article, we delve into the wisdom......
News

UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar

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United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential food crisis are top concerns following last month’s destructive Cyclone Mocha. Farmers unable to plant crops due to the aftermath could propel a major food......
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The 14th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum Kicks Off in Macao

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MACAO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 14th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (“IIICF” or “the Forum”), co-hosted by the China International Contractors Association and the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, commenced in Macao on June 1. As one of the most influential annual events in the global infrastructure......
Health

Big tobacco’s big lie: Philip Morris’ smoke and mirrors strategy

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In an ironic twist of self-serving rhetoric, Jacek Olczak, CEO of tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), has taken to the pulpit to preach the gospel of tobacco harm reduction. His earnest plea for governments worldwide to accelerate the end of smoking appears commendable on the surface, yet reeks of......
Health

Unveiling the most overlooked early heart attack symptom

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The typical image of a heart attack – an individual clutching their chest in distress – fails to encapsulate the complexity of this critical event. Often, heart attacks bring subtler signs, a fact that is worryingly unknown to many, leading to delayed detection and treatment. In the United States, heart......
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First Digital Group is propelling digital asset innovation with the launch of its new stablecoin FDUSD, bridging stability with innovation to revolutionise the existing global financial landscape

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HONG KONG, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — First Digital, Asia’s leading qualified custodian and registered trust company, headquartered in Hong Kong, is excited to announce the introduction of a new stablecoin, First Digital USD (“FDUSD”). Issued by FD121 Limited (under brand name “First Digital Labs”), the stablecoin is intended to......