International

The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026

The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026

A new report warns that the Middle East crisis could reduce Africa’s economic growth...

‘Super El Niño’ Threat Looms as Meteorologists Warn of Extreme Weather Risks

‘Super El Niño’ Threat Looms as Meteorologists Warn of Extreme Weather Risks

Meteorologists warn that 2026 could see a rare Super El Niño, with a 25% probability,...

Global Agrifood Systems Under Pressure from Conflict, Climate and Costs: FAO Warns

Global Agrifood Systems Under Pressure from Conflict, Climate and Costs: FAO Warns

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that global agrifood systems...

Oil Surges Past $100 as US Moves to Blockade Hormuz, Global Energy Markets on Edge

Oil Surges Past $100 as US Moves to Blockade Hormuz, Global Energy Markets on Edge

Global oil prices crossed $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced...

Global Dairy Market Faces Price Pressure Amid Oversupply, While Innovation and Regional Shifts Redefine 2026 Outlook

Global Dairy Market Faces Price Pressure Amid Oversupply, While Innovation and Regional Shifts Redefine 2026 Outlook

Global dairy prices are declining due to oversupply, especially in Europe, where...

USDA Forecast: Global Agriculture Expands with 2.98 Billion Tons Grain Output, Led by Coarse Cereals

USDA Forecast: Global Agriculture Expands with 2.98 Billion Tons Grain Output, Led by Coarse Cereals

Global agricultural production in 2025-26 shows mixed trends, with weather-driven...

Why India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028?

Why India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028?

India has withdrawn its bid to host COP33 in 2028, citing a review of national commitments....

US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict,...

US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report

US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report

US wheat acreage is projected to fall to a record low in 2026, according to the...

Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions

Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions

Global wheat production for 2026 is forecast at 820 million tonnes, remaining above...

FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies

FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies

Global food prices rose for the second straight month in March, with the FAO Food...

World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push

World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push

The World Trade Organization MC14 ended without consensus, deferring key decisions...

Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB

Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB

An Asian Development Bank report warns that the Middle East conflict is disrupting...

Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14

Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14

As the WTO’s MC14 begins today, a global initiative has called for a fundamental...

14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation

14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation

The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins in Yaoundé,...

Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks

Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks

Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries...

UP Farmers to Get Loans at 6% Interest Under Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that small and marginal farmers will get long-term loans at an effective interest...

States

177 Talukas in Karnataka Drought-Hit, Could Reach 200; Maharashtra May Face 100% Drought by September-End

Drought conditions are intensifying across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with Karnataka set to raise drought-hit taluks...

National

Public Sector, Regional Rural Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike

Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide...

National

More than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected from Super El Niño; India Fourth Among Countries Worst Hit

The Climate Impact Lab projects more than 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally over the next six months due to Super El...

International

Maharashtra Sets up Cabinet Panel to Fast-Track Drought Relief, Preliminary Notification Expected by Saturday

Maharashtra has formed a cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to oversee drought relief, assess...

States

As Sugar Prices Fall, Industry Denies Excessive Profits From Brief Price Peak

Retail sugar prices have fallen 11-12% ahead of the festive season, prompting ISMA and NFCSF to deny that mills made excessive profits...

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