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FAO Food Price Index rises in February

Mar 08, 2025

Rome [Italy], March 8: The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according to the new Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) report released today.
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UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises

Mar 08, 2025

New York [US], March 8: Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, allocated $110 million to neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief

Mar 08, 2025

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Global battery market advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply, prices continue to decline: IEA

Mar 08, 2025

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Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears

Mar 08, 2025

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Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25: FAO

Mar 08, 2025

Rome [Italy], March 8: Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive crop prospects in India and...
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Use of starvation as weapon war crime in Gaza: UN

Mar 08, 2025

Gaza [Palestine], March 8: UN Human Rights Office in Palestine said Friday that Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the provision of the necessities of life for Palestinians living...
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'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia's Queensland

Mar 07, 2025

Brisbane [Australia], March 7: The wind has been kicking up along the Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been warning residents to stay indoors...
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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza city

Mar 07, 2025
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At least 16 soldiers killed in massive attacks, ambushes in Syria: Monitor

Mar 07, 2025
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UK signs 'road map' with France as Channel crossings continue

Mar 07, 2025
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4 dead after Russian attack on hotel where UK volunteers were staying

Mar 07, 2025
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US administration discusses elections with Ukrainian opposition

Mar 07, 2025
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UN-backed meeting on protection of Palestinian civilians called off

Mar 07, 2025
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Fifteen hurt after South Korea fighter jets drop eight bombs by accident

Mar 07, 2025
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Romania arrests 6 over alleged coup plot linked to Russia

Mar 07, 2025
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Nigerian troops kill 92 suspected terrorists in 1 week

Mar 07, 2025
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UK finalizes deal to supply attack drones to Ukraine

Mar 07, 2025
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Britain, Ireland to strengthen relationship in new era

Mar 07, 2025
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Romanian PM offers to resign if opposition backs coalition's presidential candidate

Mar 07, 2025
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Lukashenko supports idea to produce Russia's drones in Belarus

Mar 07, 2025
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Europe's Ariane 6 lifts 1st commercial flight

Mar 07, 2025
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EU leaders give nod to plans to strengthen bloc's defense capabilities

Mar 07, 2025
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2025 Mobile World Congress concludes as Chinese firms win big

Mar 07, 2025
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EU leaders greenlights defense plans, reaffirm support for Ukraine

Mar 07, 2025
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Norway to increase support for Ukraine by 50 bln NOK in 2025

Mar 07, 2025