Russia has launched another wave of heavy airstrikes across Ukraine, targeting residential areas and a hospital in Zaporizhzhia, leaving multiple civilians injured. As the war intensifies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to jointly produce Patriot missile interceptors with US defense giant Raytheon to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. The latest attacks have also disrupted Black Sea shipping, pushing global wheat prices higher and raising concerns over international food security. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to urge Western allies to accelerate military assistance as Russian missile and drone attacks intensify.

Russia-Ukraine war escalates|  Zelensky pushes patriot missile production as Black sea crisis deepens

Russia has come under scrutiny at the UN Security Council for allegedly exacerbating famine conditions by obstructing grain exports via the Black Sea, in an apparent bid to capitalise on soaring global food prices.

UN accuses Russia of 'holding humanity hostage' with Black Sea grain deal

After Russia pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal, which allowed the safe passage for Ukrainian grain exports, global wheat prices have exponentially shot up. On Wednesday, wheat prices on the European stock exchange soared by nearly nine per cent from the previous day to $284 per tonne.

Wheat prices rise exponentially after Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal

As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries. "We would like to see it act like the great power that it is and provide more grain to the poor people around the world," James O'Brien, head of the US State Department's Office of Sanctions Coordination, said.

China stockpiling grain when millions of people are facing food insecurity, says US

Noodles are popular comfort food, and if you're one of those who can't live without them, we have some bad news for you. The world over the price of this beloved food item is on the rise.

Russia-Ukraine war leads to a 'noodle crisis' around the world

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