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Latin America food exports to Gulf will expand further

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LATIN AMERICA/GULF STATES

The GCC imports around 85% of the food its member countries consume domestically, and the share of Latin American products as a proportion of the GCC’s total food imports has…

Gulf countries will seek food security bilaterally

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GULF STATES

Global food stocks and prices have remained largely stable, but the globalised nature of the Gulf states’ food security strategies leaves them vulnerable.

Rising food prices will increase hunger across Syria

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SYRIA

SYRIA: Rising food prices will increase hunger

Philippine leader faces tough challenge on prices

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PHILIPPINES

The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…

India will keep tight control over wheat exports

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INDIA

Delhi last month banned wheat exports except in cases where letters of credit for shipments have already been issued and where foreign governments request supplies to help meet…

Gulf states' food imports will rise

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GULF STATES

Water constraints mean that Gulf countries have no option but to buy in food

Climate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…

Aid to the Middle East will fall far short of needs

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MIDDLE EAST

The UN is seeking an additional USD10.3bn in donations to combat the pandemic worldwide, with around one-fifth earmarked for the Middle East.

Iraq could face a hot summer of protests

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IRAQ

IRAQ: Baghdad could face a hot summer of protests

Southern Syria faces rising security problems

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SYRIA

Together with Syrian government budget cutbacks, the decreased Russian presence has resulted in an increase in inter-communal clashes, forced disappearances, demonstrations and…