DUBAI, UAE - According to World Health Organization data, 99 percent of the world’s population lives in places where air pollution levels exceed WHO guideline limits. Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of respiratory diseases, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes and links to dementia. Children are also highly susceptible to...
Collective action required for food security, says FAO
MIYAZAKI, JAPAN - With hunger levels rising and food prices soaring in most of the world, collective actions are necessary for immediate and long-term global food security objectives, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Sunday. Director-General of FAO Qu Dongyu made the remarks at the G7 Ministers of Agriculture...
Global debt growing due to US, China, says IMF
Global government debt is on track to reach levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund warned. China and the United States are responsible for the vast majority of the expected debt increase over the next five years, the head of the IMF's Fiscal...
Oil rises as China eases Covid restrictions, Russia price cap
World oil prices rallied after more easing of Covid containment measures in China and as a price cap on Russian crude agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia came into force. Brent North Sea crude and WTI advanced over 2.5 percent, also after OPEC and its Russia-led allies decided to...
Etihad Cargo’s tonnage up 20 percent on pre-Covid volumes
The cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group said it is looking to facilitate a global trade recovery and restore distribution confidence in international markets.
