Asian drought pushes rice prices sharply higher
Drought, combined with higher fuel costs, is hitting Asian rice producers.
BusinessDrought, combined with higher fuel costs, is hitting Asian rice producers.
BusinessThe US supplying weapons to Ukraine is "unacceptable," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
ConflictsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Wednesday.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is threatening to bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran in response to any Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warns that any US attack will be met with a "strong and decisive" response.
World politicsAt least 15 people have died in the Philippines, where landslides triggered by Typhoon Bavi's heavy rains have killed at least 15 people. In Taiwan, more than 2,000 people have been evacuated.
WorldFirst, world No. 2 Jelena Rybakina was knocked out of Wimbledon. Then it did not take long before world No. 3 Iga Swiatek suffered the same fate in the third round of the women’s singles tournament.
SportsAlexandra Eala made history at Wimbledon when she became the first Filipina to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament. “It feels amazing to do this for my country, of course,” says Eala.
SportsShe ended her career in 2022 but is now back on the tour. However, at Wimbledon, she suffered an immediate loss. Serena Williams was eliminated in the first round after 1-2 against Australian Maya Joint.
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