UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will sufferUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Russia to resume an internationally brokered deal allowing grain to be shipped from Uk...
25 Jul, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
Sunflower oil, wheat prices up as Russia ends Black Sea grain dealShipments of sunflower oil to India have stopped after Russia on July 17 said it was pulling out of the year-old deal that allowed shipment...
22 Jul, 2023, 12.32 AM IST
Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hungerThe suspension marks the end of an accord that the U.N. and Turkey brokered last summer to allow shipments of food from the Black Sea regio...
18 Jul, 2023, 07.02 AM IST
Russia's grain deal suspension will 'harm millions': White House"We urge the Government of Russia to immediately reverse its decision," White House National Security Council spokesperson Adam Hodge said ...
17 Jul, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Global food prices hold at nine-month low, easing strain on householdsGood weather has bolstered supplies of crops like barley, and soaring inflation is curbing trade of goods from cheese to pork. That has hel...
05 Nov, 2022, 09.24 AM IST
Russia changes stance, looks to join Ukraine grains export dealRussia rejoins the agreement that guarantees safe passage to Ukraine ships carrying vital grain exports. The execution of this agreement is...
02 Nov, 2022, 11.01 PM IST
Suspension of Black Sea Grain initiative expected to further exacerbate food security, fuel, fertiliser supply challenges: IndiaR Madhu Sudan, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, said the grain initiative, a result of the UN Secretary-General's efforts...
01 Nov, 2022, 10.09 AM IST
What Russia's suspension of grain deal could meanAfter four failed rainy seasons in the Horn of Africa, millions of people are hungry, and millions of livestock that are a critical source ...
31 Oct, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
Global food concerns rise as Russia halts Ukraine grain dealThe grain initiative has allowed more than 9 million tons of grain in 397 ships to safely leave Ukrainian ports since it was signed in July...
30 Oct, 2022, 11.56 PM IST
EU urges Russia to revoke Ukraine Black Sea grain deal suspensionOn Saturday, U.S. President Joe Biden called the move "purely outrageous", saying it would increase starvation, while Secretary of State An...
30 Oct, 2022, 04.35 PM IST
Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal over ship attack claimThe Russian declaration came one day after U.N. chief Antonio Guterres urged Russia and Ukraine to renew the grain export deal, which was s...
30 Oct, 2022, 07.15 AM IST
Indian stores shuttered by farmer protests cost Reliance, Walmart millions in revenue: SourcesOne industry source said estimated losses for Reliance from its state-wide shutdowns run into millions of dollars. Two other sources said W...
14 Jan, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
Is China buying US soy? Washington shutdown keeps traders guessingThe USDA has issued announcements of grain and soybean sales over 100,000 tonnes since 1977.
29 Dec, 2018, 12.20 PM IST
UN panel report likely to point out risk to Asian citiesA UN panel will on Monday come out with its much-awaited report, assessing region-specific impact of climate change on human settlements an...
30 Mar, 2014, 02.19 AM IST
- Crucial UN report on climate change to be released in Japan on Monday
A UN panel will on Monday come out with its much-awaited report, assessing region-specific impacts of climate change on human settlements, ...
29 Mar, 2014, 09.13 PM IST
- Rail Budget may not be boon for railways
On the eve of the rail budget, we decided to examine some of issues and the dilemma the minister is facing.
22 Feb, 2010, 10.44 AM IST
- Brazil halts rice exports to counter price hike
Brazil has temporarily halted its exports of rice to deal with a sharp price increase that is hitting domestic consumers hard, officials sa...
24 Apr, 2008, 10.34 PM IST