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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:50:24 GMT
Arabs fear for wheat supplies after Russia invades Ukraine
The region is heavily dependent on wheat supplies from the two countries which are now at war, and any shortages of the staple food have potential to bring unrest. If those supplies are disrupted, "the Ukraine crisis could trigger renewed protests ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:34:14 GMT
US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf
As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of its smaller neighbour, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have largely kept quiet. Middle East experts say their re...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:32:10 GMT
Pakistan-Afghan border still closed two days after deadly clash
Border tensions have risen since the Taliban's return to power last year, with Pakistan alleging militant groups are planning attacks from Afghan soil. The Taliban deny harbouring Pakistani militants, but are also infuriated by a fence Islamabad is...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:30:16 GMT
Sidewalk is new catwalk outside Milan fashion shows
An influencer has just arrived at a fashion show. This is the scene that has played out day after day at Milan Fashion Week, where live shows began Wednesday, all accompanied by crowds of fashion hopefuls, fans and photographers hoping to capture a...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:02:10 GMT
Rights groups condemn Texas governor order on transgender youth medical care
Earlier this week, Republican Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, directing it to probe "any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures". ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:10 GMT
'A complex, multi-pronged attack'
2022-02-26 08:33 'A complex, multi-pronged attack'

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:02:13 GMT
Deadly floods hit eastern Australia
Authorities in the eastern state of Queensland said two people were killed overnight, bringing the flooding death toll to four since early this week. Another two people are still missing. Images broadcast on Australian media showed homes and roads ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:53:05 GMT
'A lot of families need to part their ways and leave their men behind in Ukraine'
2022-02-26 07:20 'A lot of families need to part their ways and leave their men behind in Ukraine'

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:32:09 GMT
Nadal holds off Medvedev to reach Acapulco ATP final
Medvedev was unable to avenge his loss to Nadal in the Australian Open final, where the Spaniard rallied from two sets down to triumph in five and claim a record-setting 21st Grand Slam singles title. But the 26-year-old Russian departs Mexico know...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:24:18 GMT
UN to agree on plan for 'historic' plastics treaty
Plastic has been found in Arctic sea ice, the bellies of whales and Earth's atmosphere, and governments have been under increasing pressure to unite in action against the global scourge. Negotiators are hammering out the framework for a legally bin...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:42:12 GMT
Fuel prices raised in Sri Lanka as energy crisis worsens
Lanka IOC, a fuel retailer which accounts for a third of the market, said it was increasing prices for diesel -- commonly used by public transport -- by 12 percent, and petrol up 11 percent. The increases came after a seven percent price rise three...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:30:16 GMT
Facebook bans Russia state media from running ads, monetizing
"We are now prohibiting Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on our platform anywhere in the world," Nathaniel Gleicher, the social media giant's security policy head, said on Twitter. He added that Facebook would "continue to apply l...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:12:11 GMT
Indonesian rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake
The 6.2-magnitude quake hit the island's north at a depth of 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) minutes after a less violent tremor Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), displacing thousands. It damaged hundreds of homes a...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 04:09:02 GMT
Most of US can now drop masks indoors, health officials say
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dramatically eased its COVID-19 guidelines for masks, including in schools, a move that means 72% of the population reside in communities where indoor face coverings are no longer r...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 03:46:10 GMT
Klopp urges Liverpool to seize their chance in League Cup final against Chelsea
Klopp's side are chasing silverware in all four major competitions after closing the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points. The Reds have made it to their first domestic cup final since 2016, are on course for the Champions ...



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