Iraq Bulletin

Month : September 2026

News

UN backs Equal Earth projection to fix Mercator map errors

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a international resolution on Friday calling for more accurate and balanced representations of relative continental landmasses on global maps. In a recorded vote that secured support from 107 member states, the global assembly addressed...
Travel

Air Arabia boosts Sharjah Bangkok routes to 28 weekly flights

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Low-cost carrier operator Air Arabia announced a strategic expansion of its Southeast Asian operations on Friday, increasing flight frequencies between the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service connecting...
News

UAE houbara breeders gain new IFHC training pathway

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The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has launched a new support program for Emirati houbara breeders at ADIHEX 2026. The Houbara Breeders Support Initiative serves existing houbara production projects and people planning to establish new breeding facilities. It offers specialist...
Health

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 6,250 cases in six provinces

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The World Health Organization has urged a wider Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as transmission continues across several provinces. Congo had recorded 6,250 confirmed cases and 3,039 deaths by Sept. 1, according to the latest government...
Business

South Korea inflation quickens to 3.1% as costs climb

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South Korea’s consumer prices rose 3.1% in August from a year earlier, official data showed. The increase accelerated from 2.8% in July and returned headline inflation above 3%. The consumer price index reached 120.05, with 2020 set as the base...
Technology

Japan deploys AI to detect investment fraud earlier

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Japan is expanding its fight against investment fraud with a new system that uses artificial intelligence to spot warning signs earlier. The Consumer Affairs Agency announced the package on September 1. It will analyze consumer complaints for language and patterns...
News

Egypt and China mark 70 years during Xi Jinping visit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for an official visit as Egypt and China marked 70 years of diplomatic relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. First Lady Entissar El-Sisi also attended...
Business

Korea’s August exports jump 68.7% to $98.25 billion on chips

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The Republic of Korea’s outbound shipments surged 68.7% year-on-year in August to reach $98.25 billion, driven by sustained global demand for high-performance memory chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources confirmed that...
Business

India GDP grows 7.8% as Modi hails resilient economic growth

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised India’s 7.8% economic growth in the April to June quarter of fiscal 2026-27. He called the performance a “herculean feat” after official data showed continued expansion across major parts of the economy. Modi said...
News

India-Russia ties lead Modi-Putin talks at SCO summit

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. The August 31 meeting covered political ties, trade, defence, energy, space, mobility and contacts between people. Modi and Putin also discussed...