Food

‘There’s nothing left’: Afghan quake survivors lack food, shelter
The earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and destroyed or damaged about 10,000 homes in Afghanistan’s remote east.
Published On 24 Jun 2022
Turkey to host talks on Black Sea export of Ukraine grain: Report
Millions of tonnes of grain are currently stuck in Ukrainian ports either blockaded or occupied by Russian forces.
Published On 21 Jun 2022
Falling grain stocks: Will India ban rice exports next?
How India balances domestic needs with rice exports could prove the difference between food security and hunger.
Published On 21 Jun 2022
One-third of Sudan’s population faces hunger crisis: UN
Aid groups warn food insecurity may dramatically increase to ‘unprecedented levels’ and lead to more conflict.
Published On 16 Jun 2022

Ukraine races against time to export its grain through Romania before the new harvest begins.

The WFP said it exhausted all options before suspending food assistance to millions, including halving rations in 2021.

The nation asks public sector employees to take off on Fridays to grow crops in back yards to avoid a food shortage.

US fast-food giant McDonald’s announced in May that it would leave Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hundreds of people streamed into the Pushkin Square outlet of a Russian chain named Vkusno-i Tochka, or Tasty-period.

Former McDonald’s restaurants set to reopen under new branding and ownership in Russia.

Ukraine officials accuse Russia of stealing ‘several hundred thousand tonnes’ in areas under Russian occupation.

Turkey says sea corridor for Ukrainian grain exports overseen by Ankara requires more talks with Moscow and Kyiv.

In meeting with Russian counterpart, Turkey’s foreign minister says UN proposal to restart Ukraine exports ‘reasonable’.

WTO has lost the trust of the people – all governments must keep agricultural matters out of free trade agreements.

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