International Desk

Pandemic prompts reform in global health emergency rules

GENEVA: Countries around the world on Saturday adopted an initial U.S.-led reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations (IHR), the United States said...

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Global wheat stocks dwindling, expert warns UN Security Council

Sara Menker warned of high levels or Global food security, unseen since the 2008 financial crisis. She told the UN Security Council that the world has about 10 weeks’ worth of wheat on hand. ...

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