India’s faltering rice output can cause a new food crisis
Threat to the output of the world's biggest rice exporter comes when food costs are soaring, inflation rampant globally.
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Why is the Myanmar crisis such a challenge for ASEAN?
ASEAN ministers meet a week after the military hanged four activists, but look unlikely to take a tougher line.
Will global powers give up their nuclear weapons?
UN chief warns of the greatest threat of nuclear catastrophe since the end of the Cold War.
Yemen’s warring sides agree to renew existing truce: UN
UN says both sides also agree to try to arrive at 'an expanded truce agreement as soon as possible'.
US state court approves Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting expansion
A decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could help more people vote ahead of crucial elections in November.
EU, US envoys urge Ethiopia to restore services in Tigray
The northern region has been struggling to cope with food shortages and no access to basic utilities since June 2021.
China slams Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit as ‘extremely dangerous’
Beijing says US politician is 'playing with fire' as she visits Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions.
Griner appears before Russian court as trial nears end
Defence lawyer says Griner hopes a prisoner swap would enable her to go home.
Horror author Stephen King testifies against $2bn Penguin merger
The best-selling author said in court on Tuesday that writers are hurt by consolidation in the publishing industry.
Softer demand? US job openings fall in June to 9-month low
Demand for labour seems to be gradually slowing, and salary growth is lagging behind inflation.
Kuwait formally dissolves parliament: State media
Kuwait crown prince issues decree dissolving the parliament, says elections will be held within two months.
Russia accuses US of ‘direct involvement’ in Ukraine war
Allegation comes in response to comments from Ukrainian official regarding how Kyiv uses US-supplied long-range HIMARS.
Somalia names former al-Shabab spokesperson as religion minister
The co-founder and former spokesperson for al-Shabab has been under house arrest since 2018.
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions
Beijing had warned Washington that it would 'pay the price' if the US House speaker visited Taipei.
Child infected with Marburg virus dies in Ghana
The number of fatalities in the country has risen to three since Ghana registered its first ever Marburg virus outbreak.
Russia designates Ukraine’s Azov Regiment a ‘terrorist’ group
The Supreme Court ruling allows for lengthy prison terms for the members of the battalion.
US Navy deploys warships east of Taiwan ahead of Pelosi ‘trip’
Military activity has increased near Taiwan as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared ready to make controversial visit.
Afghans say they know little about US killing of al-Qaeda leader
People in Kabul neighbourhood where Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed say they are surprised but don't know more than that.
Russia’s ethnic minorities lament the war in Ukraine
Ethnic minority troops are said to be dying in greater numbers than their Slav compatriots in the so-called 'special mil
Russia accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ over Pelosi Taiwan trip
The likely imminent visit by the US House speaker to the self-ruled island claimed by China has drawn Beijing's ire.