High Rice Prices Bring Risk of Social Unrest, UN Says
High rice prices, which have been fueled recently by India’s export ban, bring the risk of political instability
2023-09-26 09:26
Russia’s Diesel Exports Ban Is Risky for Moscow and World Alike
With the northern hemisphere winter approaching and global diesel markets already tight, Russia has banned exports of the
2023-09-23 12:56
Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Indigenous Land Protections in Win for Lula
Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected an attempt to limit the creation of new Indigenous territories, a boost for President
2023-09-22 06:28
Best-Performing Africa Currency Gets a Boost From Gambia Tourism
Gambia’s currency is poised to extend its run as Africa’s best-performing currency this year, supported by stronger remittance
2023-09-21 13:48
New Thai PM Vows to End Free Use of Cannabis a Year After Lifting All Controls
Thailand’s new prime minister vowed to restrict the use of marijuana for medical purposes after thousands of weed
2023-09-21 13:21
Poland Says It’s Cutting Off Arms to Ukraine Over Grain Dispute
Poland said it has stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, further escalating a dispute over grain shipments that’s threatening
2023-09-21 07:59
Poland’s Duda Makes Dig at Zelenskiy as Their Once-Strong Bond Frays
Polish President Andrzej Duda criticized Ukraine for its handling of a dispute over imported grain, adding to strains
2023-09-20 16:57
Australia Ends Fight to Eradicate Bee Killer After Spread
Australia has given up the fight to eradicate a deadly parasite that’s ravaged bee populations across the world
2023-09-20 13:47
Vietnam Seeks Closer US Economic Ties After Diplomatic Upgrade
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is pressing for closer economic and technological ties with the US during
2023-09-20 10:29
Wheat Extends Drop as First Ship Leaves Ukraine’s Black Sea Port
The first grain ship left Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk, as Kyiv seeks to defy Russia’s effective blockade of
2023-09-19 16:59
The Mission to Create Europe’s Battery Hub, Whatever the Cost
Next to fields of corn and sunflowers near the city of Debrecen in eastern Hungary, workers in hard
2023-09-19 12:55
New €360 million Climate Fund Launches Despite Market Downturn
The venture capital firm that bankrolled the “Tesla of tractors” is bucking the trend of retreating climate tech
2023-09-19 12:47