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    Cow Dung Fires Linked to Black Fungus Epidemic in India

    Medical researchers say cow dung is rich in black fungus spores, which, when released through smoke from cow dung fires spread widely. Cow dung...
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    India’s Farmers’ Movement Discussed as Pakistan Invites Chinese Agri Business Giant to do Business

    There was reference to the farmers’ movement in Indian and of the unrest among fishermen in Balochistan at the meeting between Pakistan's ambassador to...
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    Time Running Out to Address Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis; Without a Functioning Central Bank, Aid Not Enough

    The drought and a shortage of funds has fuelled an economic crisis – more than 70 percent of Afghanistan’s population live in rural areas...
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    Ukraine war poses growing threat to global food security

    The Ukraine crisis could lead to millions more people going hungry. Wheat prices have soared following the Russian invasion of the country and global...
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    Earthworms Can Replace Use of Synthetic Fertilisers, New Research Suggests

    Earthworms could have the potential to replace some high-cost mineral or synthetic fertilisers, suggests a new study. By David Kearns  /  University College Dublin Researchers at University...
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    Ukraine Incursion, World Stagflation

    No country is immune, including those imposing sanctions. But the worst hit are poor countries already struggling with rising fuel and food prices. By Anis...
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    Entire Afghan generation’ faces food insecurity says UN Official

    Afghanistan is in an unparalleled state of food insecurity and malnutrition as acute hunger has risen from 14 million in July, to 23 million...
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    Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN warns of a global hunger meltdown

    United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of an impending global food crisis due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. He said that...
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    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
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    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
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    Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

    Participants at the meeting recommitted themselves to working with all stakeholders to advance the ICPD PoA and achieve the 2030 Agenda and reaffirmed the 2024 Oslo Statement of Commitment.

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    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
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