Sudan farmers reduce production as Iran war drives fertiliser and fuel prices up
Farmers in Sudan say the war involving Iran is pushing up fuel and fertiliser prices, forcing many to cut back on planting and threatening food produc...
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The United States has begun a naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking a major escalation after failed peace talks in Islamabad at the weekend. Tehran has warned it could retaliate against ports across the Gulf, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and further disruption to global energy supply routes.
Efforts to stabilise the conflict are continuing, but the situation remains volatile as the U.S. Navy enforces restrictions on Iranian maritime traffic. Oil prices have climbed back towards $100 per barrel, with no clear reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The fragile two-week ceasefire is now under increasing pressure.
Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington today in a rare diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing escalating violence. The talks come as Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah, while Lebanon is pushing for a broader ceasefire. However, divisions remain, with Hezbollah opposing negotiations and Israel refusing to halt operations.
Iran’s president has said a deal with the United States is still possible, but only if Washington abandons what Tehran calls an “hegemonic approach.” Iran insists it acted in good faith during recent talks, blaming the breakdown on shifting U.S. demands and lack of trust between the sides.
Afghanistan says recent talks with Pakistan have been positive, with Türkiye supporting efforts to improve relations. While progress has been reported, officials warn that technical issues and ongoing security concerns could still hinder long-term stability.
The inaugural Enhanced Games began in Las Vegas on Sunday (24 May), launching one of the most controversial experiments in modern sport, in which athletes openly compete using performance-enhancing drugs banned under traditional anti-doping rules.
A peace agreement between Washington and Tehran is yet to materialise, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying that negotiations are incomplete and an Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman saying that a deal isn't imminent.
A "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday, though the Iranian Fars news agency disputed that claim.
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The World Health Organization warned on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with 220 suspected deaths reported so far.
FIFA has confirmed that Iran has moved its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
Farmers in Sudan say the war involving Iran is pushing up fuel and fertiliser prices, forcing many to cut back on planting and threatening food production in a country already struggling with widespread hunger.
Residents living near a burning textile warehouse in the town of Tubize, southwest of Brussels, have been evacuated after authorities warned of a risk of explosions caused by gas canisters stored inside the building.
Doctors working on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo say attacks on treatment centres and fleeing patients are hampering efforts to contain the virus.
Russia has warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, saying it has launched a new wave of strikes targeting Ukraine’s defence industry and military command infrastructure.
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