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Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25: FAO

Mar 08, 2025

Rome [Italy], March 8: Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive crop prospects in India and favourable growing conditions in Cambodia and Myanmar, according to the latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, released today by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

Use of starvation as weapon war crime in Gaza: UN

Mar 08, 2025

'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia's Queensland

Mar 07, 2025

New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump's understanding of WWII

Mar 07, 2025

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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza city

Mar 07, 2025

Gaza [Palestine], March 7: Three Palestinians were martyred Thursday as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted a group of citizens east of Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City.

At least 16 soldiers killed in massive attacks, ambushes in Syria: Monitor

Mar 07, 2025

Damascus [Syria], March 7: At least 16 members of the security forces were killed on Thursday in a string of attacks and ambushes mounted by insurgents in Syria's coastal province...

UK signs 'road map' with France as Channel crossings continue

Mar 07, 2025

London [UK], March 7: The UK has signed a "road map" agreement with France aimed at bolstering co-operation to tackle people smuggling as small boat crossings continued in the Channel...