Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain. It's a blow to global food security
Russia has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty
2023-07-17 17:53
Black Sea grain deal to expire Monday on Russia suspension
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -A pact that has allowed the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine
2023-07-17 17:49
Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
Russia says it's halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty
2023-07-17 17:23
Hong Kong's seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water
As Tokyo plans to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants and seafood suppliers are bracing for a slump in business under a potential ban by Hong Kong on aquatic products from 10 Japanese regions
2023-07-17 12:21
Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies, France loses an 'icon'
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) -British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s wildchild who became a beloved figure in
2023-07-17 01:57
College students struggling with hunger face potential loss of food stamp benefits
Many college students who are struggling with hunger are facing the potential loss of food stamp benefits that were boosted in the pandemic
2023-07-16 19:30
Hundreds of flights across Italy are canceled amid air transport strike at peak of tourism season
Hundreds of flights across Italy have been canceled after air transport unions went ahead with a planned work stoppage
2023-07-15 18:27
Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
Agreements that the United Nations and Turkey brokered with Ukraine and Russia to allow food and fertilizer to get from the warring nations to parts of the world where millions are going hungry have eased concerns over global food security
2023-07-15 14:49
A new bar in Dubai is offering 'gourmet water' infused with minerals to 'suit your mood'
A new bar serving up 30 varieties of “gourmet water" has opened shop in the desert metropolis of Dubai
2023-07-15 14:16
Factbox-Food and beverage products that mention aspartame on their labels
Aspartame, one of the world's most popular sweeteners, has been deemed a "possible carcinogen" by two groups linked
2023-07-15 04:23
What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lukas Nelson and Kool & The Gang, the return of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” and Wes Anderson’s stylish and star-studded “Asteroid City” comes to premium video on demand
2023-07-15 00:25
Hollywood's actors are joining screenwriters on strike. Here's why and what happens next
Hollywood actors are joining screenwriters in the first dual strike from the two unions in more than six decades, with huge consequences for the film and television industry
2023-07-14 23:29