Iraq Bulletin

Month : October 2025

Travel

Etihad expands global network with 300 daily operations

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ABU DHABI, October 20, 2025: Etihad Airways has reached a significant operational milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, representing a more than 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. The achievement marks one of the highest growth rates among full-service carriers globally and reflects the airline’s expansion in network,......
Health

Consumer Reports study finds lead in popular protein supplements

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19: A new investigation by Consumer Reports has found that several widely sold protein powders and shakes in the United States contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals, raising concerns over product safety and consumer health. The nonprofit organization tested 23 protein powder and ready-to-drink products between November 2024......
Business

Inflation in eurozone climbs to 2.2 percent in September

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BRUSSELS, October 18: Annual inflation in the euro area rose to 2.2 percent in September 2025, up from 2.0 percent in August, according to data released Friday by Eurostat. The increase marks the first acceleration in consumer price growth since April and pushes inflation slightly above the European Central Bank’s medium-term target of 2 percent. The largest contributor......
News

UN report links water governance to climate resilience

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GENEVA, 18 October 2025: The United Nations has issued a firm call for global reform in water governance, urging countries to shift away from market-based management approaches and instead adopt rights-based, democratic systems that ensure equitable access to water and sanitation. Pedro Arrojo Agudo, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking......
Business

Nestlé to lay off 16000 workers in worldwide operational overhaul

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VEVEY, Switzerland, Oct 17, 2025: Nestlé SA announced Thursday that it will eliminate 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a broad cost-reduction plan, marking one of the largest workforce restructurings in the company’s history. The decision follows a detailed internal review and comes amid continuing efforts to......
Technology

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band

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CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 16, 2025: Apple on Wednesday announced a major update to its mixed-reality headset, unveiling the new Vision Pro featuring the M5 chip and an all-new Dual Knit Band. The upgraded device delivers faster performance, enhanced visuals, improved battery efficiency, and a more comfortable fit, along with a software update......
Technology

Apple debuts M5-powered MacBook Pro with faster AI

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CUPERTINO, California, October 16, 2025: Apple Inc. has introduced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring its new M5 chip, delivering a marked upgrade in artificial intelligence performance, graphics capability, and power efficiency. The device maintains the familiar hardware design but incorporates significant internal enhancements aimed at accelerating professional and AI-intensive workloads. The......
Business

Dutch government takes control of China‑owned chip firm

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The Hague, October 13, 2025: The Dutch government has taken direct control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, citing significant governance shortcomings and the need to protect national economic security. The rare intervention was announced on October 12 and carried out under emergency powers authorized by Dutch legislation. The Ministry......
Business

EU adds six new AI Factories to expand supercomputing capacity

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BRUSSELS, October 11, 2025: The European Commission announced on Friday the addition of six new AI Factories to its growing network, marking a significant step in its efforts to position the European Union as a global hub for artificial intelligence. The expansion brings the total number of AI Factories to 19, operating across 16 member states. The......
Business

Collision Communications wins $445 million verdict against Samsung

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MARSHALL, Texas, October 11, 2025: A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $445.5 million in damages to Collision Communications, finding that the South Korean technology company willfully infringed four patents tied to wireless communication standards used in 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi technologies. The verdict, delivered on Friday, October 10, follows......