Iraq Bulletin

Month : December 2024

Featured News

JustMarkets Celebrates Key Milestones From 2024

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JustMarkets concludes 2024 with notable achievements that highlight their ongoing focus on reliable and smart solutions for the worldwide trading community. Newszy: Dubai — The outgoing year marked the company’s 12th anniversary, a milestone underscoring JustMarkets‘ long-standing presence in the financial sector. Over these years, the broker achieved numerous victories, earned 50+......
Health

FDA unveils new healthy food criteria emphasizing whole, nutrient-dense foods

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years, redefining the nutritional standards that guide consumer choices. The revised criteria prioritize nutrient-rich foods such as eggs, salmon, and avocados, while excluding items like white bread and sugary snacks that......
Business

Nike to scale back discounts after decline in sales and profitability

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Nike CEO Elliott Hill outlined his strategic plan on Thursday to revive the company’s growth trajectory, attributing recent revenue and profit declines to excessive promotional discounts. Hill, a longtime Nike veteran who rejoined the company in October, emphasized restoring “sport” as the cornerstone of the brand’s identity and operations. Hill’s comments follow the......
Business

FedEx to split operations, creating a standalone freight business

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FedEx Corporation announced on December 19 its plan to spin off FedEx Freight into a separate publicly traded company, aiming to establish the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America. The decision, following a comprehensive strategic review by the FedEx board of directors, is expected to conclude within 18 months, subject to regulatory and board......
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CGTN: Peng Liyuan calls on Macao students to embrace Chinese culture, contribute to national development

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BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, encouraged students in the Macao Special Administrative Region to deepen their understanding of the history of Chinese culture and engage in both regional and national development during a visit to the Macau Museum on Thursday. “I......
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CGTN: Macao SAR embarks on new chapter of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

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BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With cheerful vibes in the air, China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Friday held a gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao SAR. Addressing attendees, Chinese President......
Business

CBUAE gold reserves exceed AED23 billion by end of Q3 2024

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The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has reported a significant increase in its gold reserves, surpassing AED23 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2024. According to the CBUAE’s Monthly Statistical Bulletin for September, the reserves grew by 5.3%, or AED1.164 billion, reaching AED23.185 billion compared to AED22.021......
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Cedro Participações Wins Historic Auction for Strategic Port of Itaguaí Expansion

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With an investment of BRL 3.7 billion, the company becomes the first 100% Brazilian mining company to verticalize its operations MINAS GERAIS, Brazil, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cedro Participações has won the auction for the ITG-02 area at the Port of Itaguaí (RJ), held on Wednesday, December 18, at B3’s......