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Liberia: Government Says It Cannot Contain Global Commodity Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

Monrovia, March 18 -- The Government of Liberia(GoL) has announced that while it is making efforts to ensure the steady supply of essential commodities amid the ongoing tensions involving the United S... Read More


From 'water terrorist' to water laureate: Iran's 'eco-warrior' in exile Kaveh Madani wins 2026 Stockholm Water Prize

India, March 18 -- Professor Kaveh Madani named 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate at UNESCO ceremony in Paris Youngest recipient in the award's history and first UN official to be honoured Recogni... Read More


IDF strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Tel Aviv, March 18 -- Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it has begun a wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Sharing the details in a post o... Read More


Iranian missile with "cluster bomb warhead" targets central Israel

Tel Aviv, March 18 -- An Iranian ballistic missile targeting central Israel appears to have been equipped with a cluster bomb warhead, according to footage reviewed by the Times of Israel. Cluster bo... Read More


Sri Lanka enforces odd-even rules and four-day work week amid global fuel supply fears

COLOMBO, March 18 -- Sri Lanka has introduced sweeping fuel conservation measures, including an odd-even day vehicle fuel system and a four-day work week, as supply disruptions linked to tensions in t... Read More


Ukraine accepts EU help to repair Druzhba pipeline, following row with Hungary

France, March 18 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said in a joint statement on Tuesday that Brusse... Read More


WFP warns Middle East war could drive global hunger to record levels

Rome, March 18 -- The world is facing a "terrible, terrible prospect" as the current conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens to drive global hunger to an "all-time record." Acc... Read More


A case study of the first FDI Hydropower Project in Nepal

Nepal, March 18 -- Development of large hydropower projects in Nepal has long faced criticism for marginalising local communities, particularly those living in project-affected areas. Despite this, th... Read More


99 percent of garment factories under BGMEA clear salaries, Eid bonuses, claims its president

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday claimed that all member factories have cleared workers' salaries for February and Eid bonuses. BGMEA... Read More


US/Israel-Iran War (Day 19): Two Iranian leaders killed, two killed in Israel

Nigeria, March 18 -- The war between the United States and Israel against Iran entered its nineteenth day today (Wednesday). Strikes are intensifying, casualties rising, with the majority of them in ... Read More