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Record levels of hunger persist in Afghanistan: WFP
According to a WFP report, the prolonged drought and deep economic crisis will threaten the livelihoods of millions of people across Afghanistan, TOLO News reports. The report said that humanitarian assistance averted a catastrophe in the harsh winter months, but hunger continues across the country at unprecedented levels.
India invited to ministerial meeting on food crisis convened by US: Diplomat
The meeting with the Foreign Ministers on May 18 will "review the urgent humanitarian needs and identify steps to build resilience for the future", she told reporters in a Zoom news conference on Tuesday. "The US cooperates with all grain-producing countries, and, of course, our purpose is to alleviate the shortage that's going to happen" because of the Ukraine conflict, McCain said.
Mexican Prez says won't attend summit if US persists on exclusions
"If they are excluded, if not everyone is invited, ... I personally will not attend. I will be represented by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard," Lopez Obrador told journalists from the National Palace in Mexico City. "We are not for confrontation, we are for unity. Even if we have differences, we can resolve them by listening to each other ... but not by excluding anyone," he added.
Wildfires in New Mexico continue going wild
The wildfires have burned more than 318 square miles (824 square km) of ponderosa forests across the state, destroying about 300 structures, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the local media reports. In northern New Mexico, officials at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and residents in the nearby town are prepared to evacuate if a wildfire burning there moves closer, said the reports.
Ukrainian govt approves seizure of Russian assets: PM
"Today, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a document according to which Russian assets in Ukraine are transferred to the state, or rather to the state enterprise 'National Investment Fund'," Shmyhal wrote on Telegram. The Russian assets will be placed under the management of the National Investment Fund of Ukraine and will be used for strengthening the Ukrainian army, supporting the people and rebuilding infrastructure, Shmyhal was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Pak PM to leave for London as Nawaz summons emergency meeting
According to insiders, Nawaz has summoned an "emergency meeting" of the party leaders to discuss matters related to the economy and the prevailing political situation in Pakistan, Express Tribune reported. The insiders further said the ruling party is expected to make some "big decisions" regarding the fate of the coalition government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Sri Lanka: Military given shooting orders to quell spread of violence
Eight people, including a politician from the ruling party, a police officer and civilians, have been killed since violence nroke out on Monday, while as many as 219 injured persons are undergoing treatments at government hospitals. Secretary in the Defence Ministry, Kamal Gunaratne, said that 60 vehicles, including buses and jeeps, have been torched and over 40 vehicles have been damaged since Monday.
Washington
A bipartisan group of well-connected Indian-American political operatives are expecting to hold a seminar on Capital Hill on theme of "Indian Americans Against Genocide in Ukraine", one of the organisers said. June 22 is the tentative date being considered and the event is likely to be headlined by a leading yoga guru and attended by many US lawmakers.
Warnings of global food shortage as missiles hit Odesa
President Zelensky has warned that Russia's blockade of his country's Black Sea ports threatens global food supplies, the report added. European Council President Charles Michel, who was forced to take shelter as he visited Odesa, warned that badly needed supplies are stuck.
Pakistan currency at all-time low against dollar
The local currency surpassed its April 7 record low of Rs 188.18. Currency dealers believe that a delay in the IMF programme, lack of immediate financial support from friendly countries, depleting foreign exchange reserves and surging trade deficit kept the pressure on the domestic currency.
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