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Global Food Prices Set to Surge if West Asia Conflict Extends Beyond 40 Days
FAO reports global food prices rose in March. Chief Economist warns of severe future price hikes if conflict continues, impacting yields and supply.
UN Expert Backs IOC's Transgender Athlete Ban in Female Olympic Events
UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem welcomes IOC's new policy limiting female Olympic categories to biological females for fairness and safety.
Brazil's Lula Vows to Shield Economy from Mideast Conflict Fallout
President Lula announces price controls and subsidies to shield Brazilians from the economic effects of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Elected Myanmar President After Military Transition
Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta chief since the 2021 coup, has been elected President after stepping down as military commander-in-chief.
Trump's Iran Speech Keeps "All Options Open," Says Ex-Envoy Veena Sikri
Former envoy Veena Sikri analyzes Trump's Iran speech, warning it signals potential for major escalation while noting prior diplomatic progress was derailed.
Decay of Karachi's Oldest Hindu Temple Branded a "National Shame"
Rights body flags neglect & encroachment at historic Karachi Hindu temple, calling it a symbol of institutional failure and erasure of plural heritage.
South Korea Cracks Down on Fake News Destabilizing Financial Markets
South Korea pledges legal action against fake news spreading market anxiety, as officials file police complaints over false dollar-sale rumors.
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties Near Its Air Defense Zone
Taiwan's defense ministry reports Chinese military activity near its ADIZ, amid the historical and political complexities of China's sovereignty claim.
Trump's Trade Pacts Slash US Deficit, Reshape Global Flows
White House credits new trade deals with India, EU, and others for reducing US goods trade deficit by 24% and fueling a manufacturing resurgence.
US Warns China Over Panama Canal Ship Disruptions, Citing Trade Threat
US Secretary Marco Rubio warns China that targeting Panama-flagged ships threatens global trade routes and raises costs for consumers.
Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Patented Drug Imports, Revamps Metal Duties
US imposes 100% tariff on patented drug imports from nations like India without reshoring deals, and simplifies tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper.
Rubio Slams China's "Bullying" of Panama Ships, Warns of Global Trade Threat
Marco Rubio condemns China's detention of Panama-flagged ships, warning of supply chain destabilization and global trade system erosion.
27,000 Afghan Families Displaced by Pakistan Attacks, Taliban Says
Taliban reports over 27,000 families displaced due to Pakistan's military actions, citing a humanitarian crisis and civilian casualties.
UN Expert Alarms Over Pakistan's Crackdown on Baloch Women Activists
UN expert Mary Lawlor voices concern over targeting of Dr. Sabiha Baloch and Baloch rights groups. Activists describe a worsening human rights crisis.
Chinese Barge Suspected of Damaging Taiwan-Matsu Undersea Telecom Cable
A Chinese salvage barge is suspected of damaging a key Taiwan-Matsu undersea cable. Crew detained, investigation ongoing. Services remain uninterrupted.
Russian Students Design Transport Hubs for Africa to Boost BRICS Trade
Students from 10 Russian universities presented projects for developing Russian transport and logistics hubs across Africa to strengthen BRICS+ connectivity.
Brazil Launches Bioeconomy Plan, Eyes $284 Billion GDP Boost
Brazil launches a national bioeconomy strategy to drive sustainable growth, potentially adding $284 billion to GDP while supporting conservation and communities.
Pakistan's Provinces Share Fuel Subsidy Burden Amid Rising Oil Prices
Pakistan's provinces back PM's fuel subsidy amid rising oil prices, straining the fragile economy and forcing spending cuts.
Flash Floods Kill One, Injure 13 in Afghanistan's Herat Province
One dead, 13 injured as flash floods hit Herat, Afghanistan. Rescue teams work to free trapped individuals amid widespread flood damage.
China Warns Against Military Escalation as Trump Threatens to "Bring Iran Back to Stone Age"
China urges diplomacy, saying military means cannot solve issues, after Trump threatens to hit Iran "extremely hard" in coming weeks.
Pakistan's "National Shame": 25 Million Children Out of School, Says Rights Group
A rights group calls Pakistan's 25.1M out-of-school children a national crisis, highlighting severe provincial disparities and gender injustice.
Unregulated Marble Boom in Mohmand Sparks Environmental Crisis
Unchecked marble mining in Mohmand, KP, clogs waterways, threatens dams and farmland due to lax regulations and untreated waste dumping.
S. Korea Proposes $17B Emergency Budget to Counter Middle East Crisis Impact
South Korea's President urges swift approval of a $17 billion supplementary budget to tackle energy shortages and provide direct financial support to citizens.
Gaza War Exposé: Iran-Israel Conflict & US Strategic Miscalculations
New book analyzes Gaza War, Iran-Israel tensions, US miscalculations, and humanitarian crisis. Essential read for geopolitics.
Russia Warns Japan's Missile Deployment Risks "More Than Tragic" Outcome
Russia criticizes Japan's anti-ship missile deployment, warning it abandons pacifist constitution and could lead to tragic consequences for regional security.