UN to Join International Efforts to Restore the World's Wheat Supply
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UN to Join International Efforts to Restore the World's Wheat Supply
UN to Join , International Efforts , to Restore the World's Wheat Supply.
'The Independent' reports that the United Nations
will join international efforts to distribute the
world's wheat supply currently stuck in Ukraine.
'The Independent' reports that the United Nations
will join international efforts to distribute the
world's wheat supply currently stuck in Ukraine.
On May 18, U.N.
Secretary General
Antonio Guterres is expected to announce talks
aimed at releasing over 20 million tons of wheat.
.
On May 18, U.N.
Secretary General
Antonio Guterres is expected to announce talks
aimed at releasing over 20 million tons of wheat.
.
The United States, the European Union,
Russia and Ukraine will reportedly
take part in the vitally important talks.
The United States, the European Union,
Russia and Ukraine will reportedly
take part in the vitally important talks.
Ukraine is the world's sixth-largest wheat exporter.
.
Prior to Russia's invasion,
Ukraine would export 4.5 million tons
of agricultural produce every month.
Prior to Russia's invasion,
Ukraine would export 4.5 million tons
of agricultural produce every month.
Those shipments
have all but ceased
since the war began.
Both the U.S. and the EU
have blamed rising food prices
on Russia's Black Sea blockade.
According to the EU, about 90% of Ukraine's
grain and oil exports were shipped
through its ports before the war.
A spokesman for the U.S. state department stressed that governments around the world needed to put pressure on Russia to end the blockade and ensure global food security.
A spokesman for the U.S. state department stressed that governments around the world needed to put pressure on Russia to end the blockade and ensure global food security.
Their blockade of ports not allowing food and
wheat to leave Ukraine, their efforts to keep
farmers from planting their farms, their
attacks on food silos - all of this has
contributed to an already dire situation, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador
to the U.N., via 'The Independent'
Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
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Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt , Following Sanctions.
Fox News reports Russia failed to make
two payments by June 26, .
resulting in the country defaulting on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918.
However, the country is saying the default is artificial since it has the funds to pay, .
but its foreign currency reserves have been frozen due to sanctions imposed over its war with Ukraine.
There is money and there is also the readiness to pay. , Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
This situation, artificially created by an unfriendly country, will not have any effect on Russians’ quality of life, Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that Russia owes
close to $40 billion in foreign bonds,
half of which is due to foreigners.
Before sanctions were imposed on the country, it held about $640 billion in
foreign currency and gold reserves. .
Fox News reports that the international community came to Russia's aid in the 1990s when it defaulted on domestic debts.
but considering much of the world disapproves of Putin's war with Ukraine,
such help seems unlikely today
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram that firefighters are trying to extinguish the fire, while the number of casualties is "unimaginable".
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Turkish Officials Push To , Change the Country’s Name , to ‘Türkiye’.
On June 1, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country now be referred to as "Türkiye.".
On June 1, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country now be referred to as "Türkiye.".
Associated Press reports that
the move is part of a push by
Ankara to rebrand the country. .
According to Anadolu Agency, the U.N.
confirmed receipt of the letter late on June 1. .
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for U.N. Secretary General
Antonio Guterres, reportedly said the name change
went into effect the moment the letter was received.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for U.N. Secretary General
Antonio Guterres, reportedly said the name change
went into effect the moment the letter was received.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s
campaign for "Türkiye" (tur-key-YAY)
began back in December. .
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s
campaign for "Türkiye" (tur-key-YAY)
began back in December. .
The country has already produced
promotional videos and changed the name on
exported products and official documents.
This name has been used since
Türkiye declared its independence in 1923.
Türkiye's Directorate of Communications , said the campaign is meant , “to promote more effectively the use of ‘Türkiye’
as the country’s national and international
name on international platforms.”.
Türkiye's Directorate of Communications , said the campaign is meant , “to promote more effectively the use of ‘Türkiye’
as the country’s national and international
name on international platforms.”.
TRT World, Türkiye's English-language state broadcaster, points out that the Cambridge Dictionary defines "turkey" as “something that fails badly” or “a stupid or silly person.”.
According to the network, googling "Turkey" brings up , “a muddled set of images, articles, and dictionary definitions
that conflate the country with Meleagris – otherwise known
as the turkey – which is famous for being served
on Christmas menus or Thanksgiving dinners.”
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Nike Joins Other , Major Western Brands, , Quits Russia Over War With Ukraine.
Nike has announced that the global sportswear brand will completely pull its business from Russia. .
'The Independent' reports that the news comes three months after Nike halted its business with Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.
According to Nike, the company will scale down its operations in Russia over the "coming months.".
Nike, Inc has made the decision to leave
the Russian marketplace. Our priority is
to ensure we are fully supporting our
employees while we responsibly scale down
our operations over the coming months, Nike statement, via 'The Independent'.
While making the announcement, Nike also stressed
that the company gets less than 1% of its
revenue from Ukraine and Russia combined.
According to 'The Independent,'
Nike operates about 100 stores in Russia.
In May, the company announced that it would not
renew a contract with its largest Russian retail
franchisee which operated 37 Nike stores. .
The announcement comes on the heels
of other major Western brands'
decisions to pull out of Russia.
Google, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and McDonald's
have all made similar announcements
since Russia's war with Ukraine began.
Google, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and McDonald's
have all made similar announcements
since Russia's war with Ukraine began.
'The Independent' reports that the companies' exits may also have to do with new laws set to be passed in Moscow that would allow the government to seize assets and impose penalties.
'The Independent' reports that the companies' exits may also have to do with new laws set to be passed in Moscow that would allow the government to seize assets and impose penalties.
Meanwhile, governments worldwide have
unleashed damaging economic sanctions
on Russia, including on President Vladimir Putin
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EU Commission, Proposes Plan to Reduce , the Use of Harmful Pesticides.
On June 22, the European Union proposed
setting targets to reduce the use of
chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030. .
'The Guardian' reports that a total ban on pesticides in areas like public parks, playgrounds and schools would be included.
'The Guardian' reports that a total ban on pesticides in areas like public parks, playgrounds and schools would be included.
According to the EU Commission,
the existing rules on pesticides are weak and
have not been applied consistently across the bloc.
Last month, Pesticide Action Network Europe
released a new study on the contamination
of fruit and vegetables produced in the EU.
The study found that use of the most
toxic pesticides has significantly
increased over the past ten years.
According to the commission,
EU funds will help to facilitate the transition
to alternative pesticides for five years.
Another law introduced by the commission would take steps to repair environmental damage by 2050.
Another law introduced by the commission would take steps to repair environmental damage by 2050.
Included in the measure are plans to halt the decline of pollinators by 2030 and increase bee populations.
When we restore nature, we allow it to
continue providing clean air, water, and food,
and we enable it to shield us from the worst
of the climate crisis. Reducing pesticide use
likewise helps nature recover, and protects
the humans who work with these chemicals, Frans Timmermans, European Union Commission Vice President, via 'The Independent'.
When we restore nature, we allow it to
continue providing clean air, water, and food,
and we enable it to shield us from the worst
of the climate crisis. Reducing pesticide use
likewise helps nature recover, and protects
the humans who work with these chemicals, Frans Timmermans, European Union Commission Vice President, via 'The Independent'.
The commission's proposals still
require endorsement by EU lawmakers
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Kanye West Is Taking a, 1-Year Break From Music, Vory Says.
'The Independent' reports that recording artist Vory says Kanye West will be taking a hiatus from music while , "battling with his own s---.".
Vory appeared on three tracks
on Ye's 2021 album, 'Donda.'.
The person who made me realize my twisted thoughts weren’t so twisted was Ye, because we think alike, Vory, via Complex.
According to Vory, the two artists have only
been able to speak through Ye's personal assistant , “because [Ye] hasn’t been wanting to talk to anybody.”.
According to Vory, the two artists have only
been able to speak through Ye's personal assistant , “because [Ye] hasn’t been wanting to talk to anybody.”.
He’s taking a year off, and he was like, ‘Damn, you think Vory is going to be mad at me if I don’t go to his release party?’ And I was like, ‘Nah, you’re straight, bro.’ He’s battling his own s---, Vory, via Complex.
He’s taking a year off, and he was like, ‘Damn, you think Vory is going to be mad at me if I don’t go to his release party?’ And I was like, ‘Nah, you’re straight, bro.’ He’s battling his own s---, Vory, via Complex.
'The Independent' reports that Ye
is currently fighting for custody of his
four children with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. .
According to Ye,
he is not currently
"allowed" to see his children.
The couple was married
for almost seven years before
Kardashian filed for a divorce in 2021.
Ye's behavior toward his ex-wife
and her current boyfriend, Pete Davidson,
has drawn widespread criticism.
Several social media posts have highlighted West's
feelings for Davidson, and in the music video for his song
"Eazy," Ye buries a cartoon version of Davidson alive.
Several social media posts have highlighted West's
feelings for Davidson, and in the music video for his song
"Eazy," Ye buries a cartoon version of Davidson alive
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Promising Drug Trial , Appears to Cure , Cancer Patients.
'The Independent' reports that an experimental cancer
drug used in a small clinical trial in the United States
appears to have cured all patients involved.
The 12 rectal cancer patients were given
dostarlimab over a six-month period. .
According to a study published
in the 'New England Journal of Medicine,'
all 12 patients' cancer went into remission.
This is the first time this has
happened in the history of cancer, Dr Luis Diaz, Study lead author and oncologist
at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC),
via 'The New York Times'.
According to the study, patients experienced
no significant negative side effects
while receiving the treatment.
However, 'The Independent' points out that the small trial did not involve enough people to highlight the potential adverse reactions caused by the drug.
Dostarlimab is an immunotherapy drug
used to treat endometrial cancer.
This was the first trial to see whether
the drug would also be effective
against rectal cancer tumors.
'The Independent' reports that the drug works by tagging cancer cells and allowing the immune system to identify and destroy them.
According to the study, all patients
appear to still be cancer free two years
after receiving the treatment.
None of the patients went on to receive chemotherapy or undergo surgery.
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Russia Says US Rocket Supplies to Ukraine , Could Bring ‘Third Country’ Into War.
'The Independent' reports that Russian officials say the United States' decision to supply Ukraine with weapons could increase the
risk of conflict between Moscow and Washington.
On May 31, President Joe Biden said the
United States would supply soldiers in Kyiv with
its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
We believe that
the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire. , Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via 'The Independent'.
When questioned if the United States' decision to aid Ukraine increased the chances of adding another country to the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said, "such risks certainly exist.".
It is a direct provocation (by Ukraine), aimed at involving the West in military action. , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a news
conference in Saudi Arabia, via 'The Independent'.
Biden has said he believes the crisis
in Ukraine will end with negotiation, .
and his administration must help Ukraine to have proper leverage to end the war diplomatically.
That’s why I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions... , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'.
... that will enable them
to more precisely strike
key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine. , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'
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China and Russia Veto
UN Sanctions , on North Korea .
The U.N. Security Council resolution was drafted by the U.S. in response to at least 12 ballistic missile tests conducted by North Korea in 2022.
This is the first time the U.N. delegates from China and Russia have vetoed a sanction vote since 2006.
This is the first time the U.N. delegates from China and Russia have vetoed a sanction vote since 2006.
All of the other 13 members of the council
voted for adoption of the resolution.
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield blasted the nations' veto votes.
For the first time in 15 years,
a U.N. Security Council member has used a veto... , Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
... to stop the council from fulfilling its responsibility to
hold the DPRK (North Korea) accountable for its
unlawful proliferation, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
The vetoes today are dangerous. , Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
Those members today have
taken a stance that not only
undermines the Security Council's
previous action to which they
have committed.., Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
... but also undermines our collective security, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
The U.S. ambassador also stated that the veto votes amount to condoning North Korea's nuclear agenda.
These council members have decided to shield a proliferator from facing the consequences of its actions... , Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
... and they have demonstrated the worthlessness of their word by giving an explicit nod of approval to the DPRK, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN.
The Russian ambassador to the U.N. evoked North Korea's humanitarian needs as justification for the vetoes.
The strengthening of the sanctions pressure on Pyongyang is not only useless but it's extremely dangerous from the humanitarian consequences
of such measures, Vasily Alekseevich Nebenzya,
Russian Ambassador to the U.N., via CNN
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The US hopes India will ‘reconsider’ its decision to ban wheat exports. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield addressed the issue.
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