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Indonesians face soaring cooking oil prices as war in Ukraine disrupts global trade

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Millions of consumers and small business owners in Indonesia have been rattled for months by surging cooking oil prices. Soaring prices have been triggered by a jump in demand for palm oil, particularly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two European countries are the world’s biggest suppliers of wheat and sunflower oil. While Indonesia is the…

Two Arab scientists seeking solutions to global problems | Al Jazeera World

This is the story of two world-renowned scientists who left their homelands of Libya and Tunisia and went on to achieve great success in South Africa and Malaysia. Libyan pharmacologist Mohamed Irhuma studied in South Africa but faced a range of challenges when his home country went through its 2011 revolution. He’s achieved success in South African HIV AIDS pharmacology, including award-winning work on drug…

The world bank warns of a global recession, so is it inevitable? | Counting the Cost

The cost of almost everything from food to fertilisers is soaring, causing consumers to spend less. As governments aim to bring down the cost of living, containing inflation without pushing economies into a slowdown is difficult. Meanwhile, Russia’s war in Ukraine and pandemic disruptions continue to constrain supply chains, darkening the outlook for the months ahead. So, should we be ready for a global recession?…

What's the way out of the global cost of living crisis? | Inside Story

It’s normal for the cost of goods and services to rise steadily over time. But many countries are reporting major increases in the prices of food, housing and fuel, in what’s being called a ‘cost of living’ crisis. Developing nations are hurting the most. Is there a way out? And what could happen if inflation remains high? Presenter: Kim Vinnell Guests: Jeevun Sandher – Economist…

UK sees staple food prices soar amid growing global crisis

Global food prices have hit an all-time high in recent months. They are being driven upwards by the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and climate change. This comes on top of surging energy prices and high inflation. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Food #UK

Russian invasion of Ukraine could cause global food crisis, UN warns – BBC News

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could soon cause a global food crisis lasting for years, the United Nations has warned. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices. The conflict has cut off supplies from Ukraine’s ports, which once exported vast amounts of cooking oil as well as cereals such as maize and wheat. Please subscribe…

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