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"Don't believe propaganda, we have ample food stocks,": Minister Pralhad J
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday dismissed rumours of a food grain shortage in the country, saying that India has adequate food grain stocks, far exceeding the required norms.
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PoJK struggles with soaring prices during Ramzan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are struggling with soaring prices of essential goods during Razdan, as government efforts to control inflation have failed. Rising costs of food and household items have left many unable to afford basic necessities, sparking frustratio
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UN chief 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the escalating food insecurity in Sudan, with famine conditions confirmed in at least five areas. A statement highlighted that over 24.6 million people face acute food shortages, as conflict and restricted aid access exacerbate t
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Pakistan: Protests continue in Kurram over road closures amid crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Tehsil Council Chairman Agha Muzammil Hussain condemned the government for "besieging" Parachinar, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Pakistan: Kurram district faces severe shortages amid ongoing security cri
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is grappling with severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies due to ongoing security concerns. Despite efforts by local leaders to restore peace, discussions at the Kohat Grand Peace Jirga failed to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, the
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Karachi faces surge in unemployment amid economic crisis
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is experiencing a troubling rise in unemployment amid an economic crisis characterised by food shortages, currency devaluation, and soaring inflation. Citizens express growing frustration as job losses mount and living conditions deteriorate.
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UAE dispatches aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to assist peop
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to Nigeria to aid those affected by severe flooding. The assistance aims to mitigate the impact on infrastructure and address food shortages in flood-affected regions. The UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts underscore
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PM Modi arrives at Kyiv, gets warm welcome from community
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
PM Modi arrived in Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine, where he received a warm welcome from the Indian community. His visit comes amid the ongoing war crisis, and many Indian students shared their experiences of surviving the conflict, highlighting chall
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Federal regulators align to champion AGWA
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a key agreement with the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates to streamline regulatory approvals for the food and water industry, advancing AGWA (AgriFood Growth and Water
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UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, said, "Dispatching food supplies is part of the UAE's commitment to provide essential relief in times of crisis, particularly natural disasters that result in severe food shortages, and require intervention to support affecte
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COP28 aims to bolster climate action, reinforcing Paris Agreement as a glo
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The unprecedented heatwaves that hit different parts of the world in July and August of last year caused widespread disruptions in many countries, leading to forest fires, water and food shortages, and hurricanes that killed thousands of people.
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Concerns rise in East Africa as Russia pulls out of Ukrainian grain deal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Far from the front lines of combat in Ukraine, the effects of Russia's decision to withdraw from an agreement that permitted the transport of Ukrainian agricultural goods through a secure Black Sea passageway are already being felt in the East African countries that are already shaken by glo
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