Iraq Bulletin

Month : December 2024

News

$282 million initiative targets climate and environment through food systems

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MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems’ sustainability and environmental impact. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for......
PR Newswire

Education Cannot Wait High-Level Mission in Ethiopia Calls for Bold Innovative Financing Solutions to Urgently Address the Education Needs of 9 Million Crisis-Affected Out-of-School Children

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During the mission, a new US$5 Million ECW First Emergency Response grant was announced, bringing Education Cannot Wait’s total investments in the country to US$93 Million. NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At the conclusion of a joint high-level mission in Ethiopia, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Global Champion and......
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TEDA Celebrates 40 Years of Pioneering Innovation, Inclusive Opening-up, and Synergistic development

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TIANJIN, China, Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (“TEDA”), established in 1984 upon the approval of China’s State Council, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This milestone highlights the transformation of a salt-alkali wasteland into the country’s premier national-level economic development zone. It boasts one of the most favorable investment......
Health

Cucumber-related Salmonella outbreak sparks recall warnings nationwide

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MENA Newswire News Desk: A nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has prompted urgent food safety warnings and widespread recalls across 19 U.S. states. The outbreak has sickened 68 individuals, with 18 requiring hospitalization. No fatalities have been reported. The investigation remains ongoing, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actively working......
Business

Bank of Korea reports $9.78 billion surplus for October 2024

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Republic of Korea recorded its sixth consecutive monthly current account surplus in October, bolstered by strong exports of semiconductors and automobiles, according to data released by the Bank of Korea on Friday. The current account surplus reached $9.78 billion in October, slightly below the $10.94 billion reported in September.......
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BC.GAME CONTINUES ONGOING EFFORTS IN STRENGTHENING ITS GLOBAL COMPLIANCE STRATEGY

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NICOSIA, Cyprus, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BC.GAME, a premier cryptocurrency i-Gaming platform, announced its decision to withdraw its license specifically from Curaçao. This move reflects Curaçao’s increasingly hostile environment for operators in recent years. Despite ongoing efforts to modernize Curaçao’s i-Gaming law, proper legal protection for all operators established in......
Featured News

FEV and ProLogium develop high-performance vehicle battery

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Aachen – Customer requirements for the evolution of electric cars are clearly defined: reduced weight at increased efficiency, higher range at shorter charging times and maximum safety. FEV, Germany’s innovation powerhouse for the automotive and energy industry, and ProLogium, global pioneer in developing advanced vehicle batteries, fulfill precisely these requirements......
Business

EU allocates €4.6 billion to support net-zero technology goals

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a €4.6 billion investment initiative to support decarbonization technologies and clean hydrogen projects. Announced on December 3, 2024, the funding will be sourced from revenues generated by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), underscoring the bloc’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality. The initiative includes......