#Wheat prices shoot up after Russia suspends UN grain deal

#Wheat prices shoot up after Russia suspends UN grain deal

Wheat prices shoot up after Russia suspends UN grain deal Wheat prices shot up on global commodity markets after Russia pulled out of a deal to keep grain exports moving out of Ukrainian ports, exacerbating concerns that the move by Moscow could worsen global food shortages. “Each fraction of a percentage point pushes someone somewhere…

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#Antony Blinken says US looks forward to working with new Colombian President Gustavo Petro

#Antony Blinken says US looks forward to working with new Colombian President Gustavo Petro

“Antony Blinken says US looks forward to working with new Colombian President Gustavo Petro” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Colombia on holding a free and fair election and said he was looking forward to working with leftist Gustavo Petro, who has vowed profound social and economic change, on winning the presidency. “I congratulate the people of Colombia for making their voices heard in…

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#The UN continues Israel-bashing after Biden promised to stop it

#The UN continues Israel-bashing after Biden promised to stop it

“The UN continues Israel-bashing after Biden promised to stop it” When the Biden administration last year reversed its predecessor’s decision to abandon the UN Human Rights Council, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged his team would use diplomatic engagement to stop its focus on delegitimizing Israel. That promise remains unfulfilled — and the administration stands on the…

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#Ukraine foreign minister says ‘aid is on the way’

#Ukraine foreign minister says ‘aid is on the way’

“Ukraine foreign minister says ‘aid is on the way’” Ukraine’s foreign minister said “more weapons and other aid is on the way” on Sunday after meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “We agreed to work closely together to ensure that Ukrainian food exports reach consumers in Africa and Asia. Grateful to Secretary Blinken and…

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