Friday, July 5, 2024

Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks against regime in Myanmar's civil war July 05, 2024 at 12:10AM

New fighting in northeastern Myanmar has reignited tensions as powerful militias target regime positions. The military faces pressure from multiple fronts in the civil war. The situation remains fluid as forces clash in Shan state and Mandalay region.

Karachi faces fuel shortage amid strike of petroleum dealers July 04, 2024 at 11:33PM

World food prices hold firm in June, UN's FAO reports July 04, 2024 at 11:08PM

UN FAO's June index remained at 120.6. Vegetable oil climbed 3.1%, boosted by palm, soy, and sunflower oil. Dairy rose 1.2%, sugar 1.9% amid low Brazilian harvests. Cereals fell 3%, with maize increases in Argentina, Brazil. Meat stable. 2024 cereal forecast: 2.854B tons. Index hit three-year low in February post-Ukraine invasion.