Amid the ongoing World Economic Forum Summit 2023 in Davos, Tackling the climate crisis is one of the top priorities. Watch this report to know all the latest developments.

WION Climate Tracker: Tackling climate crisis at World Economic Forum Summit 2023

Sri Lanka's second poorest district where most of the residents are from the Tamil Community whose wounds are yet to heal from the Civil War, and the present economic crisis acts as a second blow for this community.

Sri Lanka battles its worst economic crisis in 70 years

The cost of living crisis, high inflation rates and ongoing strikes are raising questions on the stability of the UK government and also markets. The British government is making the most to reassure investors amid more market turmoil.

UK battles to gain investors' confidence over market stability

It has also reduced retirement age from 65 to 60. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive as the country aims to reduce its expenses and secure the IMF bailout. Now Colombo has temporarily frozen all government recruitments as new taxes and high electricity prices kicked in this week.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka freezes government recruitments in austerity drive

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka has increased dramatically due to two consecutive seasons of poor harvests, foreign exchange shortages, and reduced household purchasing power. Food insecurity has rose by 4% in Sri Lanka.

WION Dispatch: Food insecurity cripples Sri Lanka, led to 4% rise in October

Hospitals in major Chinese cities are overwhelmed with a big spike in covid cases. Even the morgues, funeral homes and crematoriums are over flowing.

China: Hospitals under seige as covid crisis worsens

Weeks after their boat&nbsp;stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard&nbsp;and on the brink of starvation,&nbsp;according to family members and the UN agency for refugees.&nbsp;Mohammed Rezuwan Khan, whose sister and 5-year-old niece are on the vessel, told CNN on Wednesday that two children and a woman had died, and those who were still alive had "no water, food, or medicine."

“We are extremely concerned and want them to be rescued. It’s growing increasingly difficult for them to survive,” said Khan, adding that he last spoke to the boat’s captain on Sunday.

The boat, which is currently in the Bay of Bengal close to the Indian region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has apparently been lost since its engine failed in late November. It is believed to have been travelling to Malaysia from Bangladesh, where a million or so Rohingya Muslims who are a stateless minority and fled violence in their native Myanmar now reside in refugee camps.

UNHCR spokesperson for Asia Babar Baloch pleaded with both Sri Lanka and India to assist in the rescue of people on board.

“Quick action is needed to save lives and avoid further deaths,” Baloch said. “We repeat our warning that inaction from states to save lives is resulting in more human misery and tragedies with each passing day.”

According to a statement from ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, a group of Southeast Asian politicians has also pleaded with nearby nations to "urgently rescue" the boat.

A boat carrying 104 Rohingya immigrants was saved by the Sri Lankan Navy a few days prior to the appeal.

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Weeks after their boat stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard and on the brink of starvation, according to family members and the UN agency for refugees.

Weeks after their boat stranded off the Indian coast, many Rohingya are feared dead at sea; at least 160 people are still aboard and on the brink of starvation, according to family members and the UN agency for refugees. Mohammed Rezuwan Khan, whose sister and 5-year-old niece are on the vessel, told CNN on Wednesday that two children and a woman had died, and those who were still alive had "no water, food, or medicine." “We are extremely concerned and want them to be rescued. It’s growing increasingly difficult for them to survive,” said Khan, adding that he last spoke to the boat’s captain on Sunday. The boat, which is currently in the Bay of Bengal close to the Indian region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has apparently been lost since its engine failed in late November. It is believed to have been travelling to Malaysia from Bangladesh, where a million or so Rohingya Muslims who are a stateless minority and fled violence in their native Myanmar now reside in refugee camps. UNHCR spokesperson for Asia Babar Baloch pleaded with both Sri Lanka and India to assist in the rescue of people on board. “Quick action is needed to save lives and avoid further deaths,” Baloch said. “We repeat our warning that inaction from states to save lives is resulting in more human misery and tragedies with each passing day.” According to a statement from ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, a group of Southeast Asian politicians has also pleaded with nearby nations to "urgently rescue" the boat. A boat carrying 104 Rohingya immigrants was saved by the Sri Lankan Navy a few days prior to the appeal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Rohingya refugee boat stranded in Indian waters: Children feared dead due to starvation

Africa is facing one of the worst food crises where millions of people are suffering from malnutrition and are being forced to migrate in search of food.

WION Climate Tracker | Africa faces its worst hunger crisis with millions struggling for food

Sudan's military and civilian leaders signed a deal on Monday aimed at ending a deep crisis that has gripped the northeast African country. Watch this video to know more.

Sudan's military and political parties sign deal to end crisis

Due to the rapid increase in the price of infant formula, charities have warned that vulnerable parents may be compelled to use unsafe methods to feed their newborns.

UK's cost of living crisis putting babies in danger? Charities raise alarm

What has led to the ongoing cost of living crisis? Austerity for the poor, profits for the rich as oil companies rake in bumper profits. Single parents households are being forced to skip meals.

UK: What has led to a cost of living crisis? Austerity for the poor, profits for rich

UK inflation hits 11.1% which is being driven by rising energy bills and food prices in a worsening cost of living crisis in the country. According to the office for National Statistics, the consumer price index hit 11.1% on an annual basis which is up from 10.1% in September.

UK inflation rises: Cost of living crisis driven by Covid & war

The impact of Climate Change is being felt all around the globe. Rising sea levels are threatening island nations such as Maldives. Floods triggered by the climate crisis are also impacting vulnerable nations like Pakistan.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate crisis impacts vulnerable nations

UK is battling a cost of living crisis. Amid this, nurses across the country have taken their first national action over paid dispute. They voted to go on a strike.

UK nurses to hold first ever strike over pay: Threat to already disrupted health system

The market town in the far north province of Cameroon which borders Chad has been struggling with major flooding for a week now. The town is the confluence point for two regional rivers both of which are witnessing exceptionally high water levels.

WION Climate Tracker: Town of Kousseri inundated by floods

The US is reportedly facing a munition crisis as the Russia-Ukraine conflict seems to be becoming America’s next forever war after Afghanistan. While Ukraine’s demand for military aid from U.S. continues, America’s supplies are depleting faster than they can be renewed. Why is U.S. unable to meet the demand? Is U.S. holding back resources for a possible clash with Russia, or China in future? Has North Korea’s recent military drills made U.S. reassess its own safety? Shivan Chanana explains.

U.S. munitions crisis | Is U.S. unable to provide military aid to Ukraine?

This year we have witnessed immense climate around the world. From floods that put one-third of Pakistan under water to hurricanes and typhoons. V20 has said that rich countries must urgently develop a plan to assist countries suffering the ravages of extreme weather.

WION Climate Tracker: Rich countries must urgently help climate-threatened nations, says V20

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will be sending $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to help in rebuilding the nation amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to Wam news agency, the decision was taken following an order from President Sheikh Mohamed.&nbsp;

The UAE has been an ally of Ukraine till now and they have already sent monetary aid to Ukrainians who were taking refuge in Bulgaria and Poland towards the start of the crisis. According to the United Nations, around eight million people fled Ukraine and were scattered all around Europe.&nbsp;

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Sheikh Mohamed has also been quite vocal about helping Ukrainian civilians affected by the constant fighting and during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he made it clear that he will be providing “humanitarian and economic&nbsp;assistance to mitigate the impact of the conflict with Russia”.&nbsp;

Zelensky also took to Twitter on Monday to thank UAE for their constant support.&nbsp;

Apart from the humanitarian aid, Sheikh Mohamed also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a “peaceful” conclusion to the Ukraine-Russia war. The two world leaders met in Strelna and according to state media, Mohamed called for both Russia and Ukraine to find a “middle ground”.&nbsp;

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"By engaging in dialogue, negotiation, and diplomatic mechanisms, a political settlement can be reached that will achieve international peace and security," the UAE state news agency reported.&nbsp;

Ukraine also received the first part of the proposed financial aid from the European Union on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal posted on Telegram that the government received $1.96 million from the EU as a “financial resource to help cover urgent budgetary expenses”.&nbsp;

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The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will be sending $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to help in rebuilding the nation amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will be sending $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to help in rebuilding the nation amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to Wam news agency, the decision was taken following an order from President Sheikh Mohamed. The UAE has been an ally of Ukraine till now and they have already sent monetary aid to Ukrainians who were taking refuge in Bulgaria and Poland towards the start of the crisis. According to the United Nations, around eight million people fled Ukraine and were scattered all around Europe. Also read | Rare protests featuring slogans against Xi Jinping spread across the world Sheikh Mohamed has also been quite vocal about helping Ukrainian civilians affected by the constant fighting and during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he made it clear that he will be providing “humanitarian and economic assistance to mitigate the impact of the conflict with Russia”. Zelensky also took to Twitter on Monday to thank UAE for their constant support. Apart from the humanitarian aid, Sheikh Mohamed also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a “peaceful” conclusion to the Ukraine-Russia war. The two world leaders met in Strelna and according to state media, Mohamed called for both Russia and Ukraine to find a “middle ground”. Also read | UK summons Chinese diplomat after protester beaten at Manchester consulate "By engaging in dialogue, negotiation, and diplomatic mechanisms, a political settlement can be reached that will achieve international peace and security," the UAE state news agency reported. Ukraine also received the first part of the proposed financial aid from the European Union on Tuesday. The Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal posted on Telegram that the government received $1.96 million from the EU as a “financial resource to help cover urgent budgetary expenses”.

UAE to send $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid ongoing crisis

As UK is struggling with political instability. The economic instability is also becoming increasingly worrying for average households.

Millions of people marching towards starvation as UK's cost of living crisis deepens

A Russian military plane has crashed into a residential building in the western city of Yeysk. At least 13 people have been killed and 25 others have been injured.

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Big win is being projected for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in the Sunday by-polls that were conducted on eight national assembly and three provincial assembly seats.

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Former Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa addressed his first public gathering since May. This comes almost five months after Mahinda Rajapaksa was forced to resign from the government.

Sri Lanka's Ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa addresses first public meeting since May

Crisis hit Swiss bank is now struggling to hold departures from its private bank division in Hong Kong. There are reports now of more recent resignations.

Hong Kong: Credit Suisse shares plummeted 12%, loses private bankers

Countries across Europe face a grim winters. Russia gradually snaps its natural gas supplies to EU countries but for Ukraine, the fighting has destroyed many of its power supply networks triggering an energy crisis.

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According to forecasting models created by the EU's meteorological office, Europe is set to have a cooler, drier, and less windy early winter, as the UK energy regulator warned there is a "significant risk" of gas shortages this winter.

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Across northern and western Europe, vegetable producers are halting their activities and this is due to the financial hit that they have taken from Europe's energy crisis which is further threatening food supplies.

Europe: Vegetable farmers halt production in Northern and Western parts

The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says.

According to the ETC Group, an organisation dedicated to environmental justice, only two corporations now hold a 40 per cent&nbsp;share of the world's commercial seed industry, down from ten companies 25 years ago.&nbsp;

Following the disruptions brought on by the conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing effects of the Covid epidemic, food prices have increased significantly recently, sending the earnings of important commodity merchants and grain producers soaring.

According to the most recent 141-page study from the ETC Group released on Thursday, Chinese enterprises are also rising to the fore. With revenues of slightly over $100 billion (£89 billion) in 2020, vs $134 billion for Cargill, the Chinese state-owned corporation Cofco is now the second-largest agricultural commodities dealer in the world, behind only Cargill of the US.&nbsp;

The most recent statistics on which the study is based indicate that Archer-Daniels-Midland, the second-largest trader, with revenues of $64 billion in 2020.&nbsp;

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As reported by The Guardian, Jim Thomas of the ETC Group expressed alarm about the growing market domination of a few businesses, particularly in light of the rising cost of food, the escalating climate problem, and the threat to biodiversity.

Incorporating AI, robotics, drones, and blockchains, the commercial food industry has undergone a significant digital reorganisation, he claimed.&nbsp;

The adoption of such technology, according to food producers, results in considerably more efficiency, allowing them to use less precious resources like water, fertiliser, and pesticides while streamlining processes to lower costs for consumers.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says.

The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says. According to the ETC Group, an organisation dedicated to environmental justice, only two corporations now hold a 40 per cent share of the world's commercial seed industry, down from ten companies 25 years ago. Following the disruptions brought on by the conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing effects of the Covid epidemic, food prices have increased significantly recently, sending the earnings of important commodity merchants and grain producers soaring. According to the most recent 141-page study from the ETC Group released on Thursday, Chinese enterprises are also rising to the fore. With revenues of slightly over $100 billion (£89 billion) in 2020, vs $134 billion for Cargill, the Chinese state-owned corporation Cofco is now the second-largest agricultural commodities dealer in the world, behind only Cargill of the US. The most recent statistics on which the study is based indicate that Archer-Daniels-Midland, the second-largest trader, with revenues of $64 billion in 2020. Also Read: In pics| From 'special' music to royal burial: Queen Elizabeth II’s State funeral explained As reported by The Guardian, Jim Thomas of the ETC Group expressed alarm about the growing market domination of a few businesses, particularly in light of the rising cost of food, the escalating climate problem, and the threat to biodiversity. Incorporating AI, robotics, drones, and blockchains, the commercial food industry has undergone a significant digital reorganisation, he claimed. The adoption of such technology, according to food producers, results in considerably more efficiency, allowing them to use less precious resources like water, fertiliser, and pesticides while streamlining processes to lower costs for consumers. (with inputs from agencies)

Only two companies control 40% of global commercial seed market: Report

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari refused to ratify the Citizenship Bill, which was passed twice by both the Houses of Parliament, within the mandatory deadline that expired on Tuesday midnight.

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As the war in Ukraine continues to increase the fertilizer prices worldwide, farmers in Uganda came out with an eco-friendly solution to the fertiliser issue using the help of insects.

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Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis as the country's rulers are clashing. There is an apparent tussle between the executive and the president over citizenship Bill and it appears that the lawmakers are stuck between the government and president.

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