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Erdogan calls for extending Black Sea Grain Initiative
"We are making efforts to extend the duration of the Black Sea grain deal," Erdogan at the press conference on Friday night. The Turkish leader noted that almost 33 million tonnes of grain have been delivered to those in need under the deal.
World food prices continue to fall in June: FAO
The index, which tracks the most globally-traded food commodities, averaged 122.3 points in June, and it is now 23.4 per cent below an all-time peak reached in March 2022, reports Xinhua news agency citing the FAO as saying.
Vilnius summit to bring Ukraine closer to NATO: Stoltenberg
"I expect that our leaders will once again confirm that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and agree on how to bring Ukraine closer to achieving its goal," Stoltenberg said at a press conference here late Friday. He said that the NATO aims to adopt three regional defence plans at the summit from July 11-12, reports Xinhua news agency.
Gunman who killed 23 at Texas Walmart sentenced to 90 life terms
Prosecutors had recommended Patrick Crusius, a 24-year-old white 'supremacist' targeting Latinos, receive consecutive life sentences for each of the 90 federal charges, including hate crimes and firearms offences, to which he pleaded guilty, Xinhua news agency reported. The shooter had initially pleaded not guilty to the federal charges but changed his plea in February after prosecutors indicated they would not seek the death penalty.
US completes destruction of its last chemical weapons stockpile: Biden
"For more than 30 years, the United States has worked tirelessly to eliminate our chemical weapons stockpile. Today, I am proud to announce that the United States has safely destroyed the final munition in that stockpile - bringing us one step closer to a world free.
US taking steps to protect Indian missions, diplomats, says senior State Department official
There is a heightened sense of urgency about the safety and security of Indian missions here and diplomats after the incident of arson at the San Francisco consulate last Saturday.This was the second attack on the facility after pro-Khalistan protestors.
'Prachanda discreetly met ex-RAW chief in Delhi', claims KP Oli
"Prachanda went to the residence of Goel and met him but he was silent over the meeting," Oli, also a former Nepal Prime Minister, said. Prachanda was on an official visit to India from May 31 to June 3. He had met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, but there was no news about his meeting with Goel.
IMF team to seek assurance from Imran Khan's PTI on bailout package
The IMF's resident representative Esther Perez Ruiz said in a statement that the meetings with political parties were to "seek assurances of their support for the key objectives and policies under a new IMF-supported program ahead of the approaching national elections", Geo News reported.
2 people killed in separate Caltrain crashes in US
The first collision occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Rengstorff Avenue crossing. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound Caltrain, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Mountain View police.
Arizona issues red flag wildfire warning
Red Flag Warning is the highest level of weather-related fire warning. The warning will normally be issued for severe fire weather events less than 12 hours in the future.Strong winds and low relative humidity are predicted for a large swath of Arizona. Campfire restrictions remain in place.
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