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Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, Russia-Ukraine war

Last year, the UN organization's Food Price Index hit the highest level since its records began in 1961, according to FAO data

36-hour ceasefire: Russia-ordered truce uncertain amid suspicion of motives

But Ukrainian and Western officials suspected an ulterior motive in Putin's apparent goodwill gesture

China seeks to minimise Covid-19 risk during Lunar New Year travel rush

"People using public transport should wear masks and pay special attention to their health and personal hygiene"

Republicans divided, McCarthy fails for 3rd day in GOP House speaker fight

For a long and frustrating third day, divided Republicans left the speaker's chair of the US House sitting empty, as party leader Kevin McCarthy failed again and again

Rain dampens Australia's hopes of sweeping South Africa off the series

A win for Australia in this third test would confirm its place in the world test championship final to be played at Lord's in England in June this year

US to send Ukraine dozens of Bradleys in $2.85 billion aid package

It is aimed at getting as much to the Ukrainian forces as possible during the winter months, before spring sets in and an expected increase in fighting begins

Mercedes to build its own electric vehicle charging network in N America

When completed in six or seven years, the network will have 400 charging stations with more than 2,500 high-power plugs, the company said

Ukrainian mining boss gets bail, declares wish to "fight Russians"

"I want to return to Ukraine, but not to go to prison to fight against the (Russian) aggressors," Mining magnate Kostiantyn Zhevago said

Do not just show up at the border: US President Biden tells migrants

"Stay where you are and apply legally from there," Biden added

Mexico security nabs son of drug lord 'El Chapo' before Biden's visit

Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmn, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaqun El Chapo Guzmn

Putin orders cease-fire for orthodox Christmas; Kyiv won't take part

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces to observe a unilateral 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday

US removes more than 300 Cuban migrants from remote Florida islands

Coast Guard removed more than 300 Cuban migrants from a remote island national park off the Florida coast Thursday as the US govt sought to handle the latest influx in people arriving by boat

As Covid-19 infections surge in China, US begins testing more travellers

The CDC is requiring travellers to the US from China, Hong Kong and Macao to take a Covid-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative result before boarding a flight

Germany to supply armoured personnel carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine

Germany will supply Ukraine with armoured personnel carriers and a Patriot missile battery, the government said on Thursday.

Russia Prez Putin orders 36-hour holiday weekend cease-fire in Ukraine

At various points during the war that started on February 24, Putin has ordered limited and local truces to allow evacuations of civilians or other humanitarian purposes

Two-thirds of glaciers to disappear by 2100 amid faster melting: Study

The world's glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, with two-thirds of them projected to melt out of existence by the end of the century

UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms: Met Office

Unlike the U.S. and Canada, which have been hit by bitter cold and snowstorms, much of Europe is experiencing unseasonably warm winter weather

Russian President Putin orders 36-hour weekend cease-fire in Ukraine

The order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, earlier in the day day

US to provide $30 million in aid to Moldova hit hard by war in Ukraine

In a statement, the agency called the aid critical" because of the war's impact

Ukraine to get French armored combat vehicles in 'first' such move

Discussions will include the delivery timetable and the training of Ukrainian soldiers on the equipment, the ministry said