Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to Host Virtual Award Ceremony Featuring Special Remarks by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for … [Read more...] about 2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced
Indian merchants have almost entirely stopped signing new export contracts with Iranian buyers
Indian merchants have almost entirely stopped signing new export contracts with Iranian buyers Reuters reports Indian merchants have almost entirely stopped signing new export contracts with Iranian buyers for commodities such as rice, sugar, & tea, due to caution about Tehran’s dwindling rupee reserves with Indian banks. #Iran #Indiahttps://t.co/m3qwRASapm— Jason … [Read more...] about Indian merchants have almost entirely stopped signing new export contracts with Iranian buyers
Secretary Antony Blinken: Russia’s actions have consequences
Three years ago today, Russia poisoned Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a chemical weapon on British soil. We reaffirm our commitment to justice for all victims of Russia's repeated use of chemical weapons, including Aleksey Navalny. Russia's actions have consequences.— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 4, 2021 … [Read more...] about Secretary Antony Blinken: Russia’s actions have consequences
Sergei Lavrov: UK treats Russia unjustifiably badly
I guess that UK does not take kindly to Novichok and polonium poisonings of its citizens by Russian agents. https://t.co/WrovZ4lwrR— Opinion.org (@opinion_org) March 4, 2021 Three years ago today, Russia poisoned Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a chemical weapon on British soil. We reaffirm our commitment to justice for all victims of Russia's repeated use … [Read more...] about Sergei Lavrov: UK treats Russia unjustifiably badly
Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February
FAO Food Price Index rises for ninth consecutive month in February Early estimate for 2021 wheat output positive but 45 countries in need of external assistance for food 4 March 2021, Rome - Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February, with quotations for sugar and vegetable oils increasing the most, the Food and Agriculture Organization of … [Read more...] about Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February