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Published on Jun 5, 2026

The growing number of losers in the Iran War and the few benefitting

By Victoria Heath Around the world, the effects of the Iran war are being felt far beyond the conflict zone. From fertiliser shipments failing to reach African farmers to rising household bills in Europe fuelled by higher oil costs, a conflict in one …

Source: Geographical - Center-left
Published on May 29, 2026

Growing fears: Myanmar farmers face fertiliser, fuel dearth

KAWHMU, Myanmar – Under monsoon skies leaden with rain, Myanmar rice farmers despondently tend their paddy fields, doubtful the deluge will bring bountiful harvests during a fuel and fertiliser crisis caused by the Iran war. “If prices continue to rise, I …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on May 19, 2026

How the Hormuz crisis keeps disrupting kitchens, ports and paychecks

The fallout is being felt far beyond the Middle East, with UN agencies warning that rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping routes and growing financial uncertainty are placing mounting pressure on economies, labour markets and vulnerable households across …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on May 11, 2026

Iran war hits air travel. Calcutta was the OG aviation hub long before Dubai's rise

Lucknow-native, now a student in the UK's Manchester, Priyanshu Narayan was to travel home for his summer break. The 22-year-old had his tickets booked and bags packed for the trip in March. Then the war in the Middle East happened. Aviation hubs and …

Source: India Today - Neutral

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

War-Driven Disruptions in Iran Raise Global Hunger Risks

(MENAFN) The conflict linked to Iran is worsening global food insecurity and increasing the likelihood that millions more people will fall into crisis-level hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), as reported in a statement cited on Wednesday …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 11:19 GMT

Data Breach at UN Food Program Exposes Information of 600,000 Gaza Households

(MENAFN) The World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a database containing sensitive personal information linked to hundreds of thousands of households in Gaza, according to reports. The agency …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 11:28 GMT

UN Warns 7.2M in South Sudan Facing Urgent Food Crisis

(MENAFN) According to reports, the United Nations has warned that more than 7.2 million people in South Sudan are urgently in need of food assistance, describing the situation as increasingly severe in the conflict-affected country. The UN World Food …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 11:01 GMT

Cyberattack Exposes Data of 600,000 Palestinian Households in Gaza

(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised sensitive personal data belonging to approximately 600,000 Palestinian households across Gaza, according to media reports. The UN food agency acknowledged it is currently …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Transforming Global Food Systems: New Geospatial Innovations Aim to Combat Hunger and Support Agricultural Stability

Strategic Funding Bridges the Gap Between Data and Real-World Action ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new suite of geospatial innovations designed to turn data into actionable intelligence for global food systems was …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on April 29, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Cyabra Names Board of Directors, Including Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Nobel Peace Prize-Era UN World ...

Board combines national security leadership, global institutional experience, and public-company governance as Cyabra expands across enterprise and public-sector markets New York, NY, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyabra, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYAB) (”Cyabra …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 03:53 GMT

Doha Denounces Assault on World Food Program Aid Mission in Sudan

(MENAFN) Qatar strongly condemned an attack on a World Food Program relief convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan State on Saturday, describing it as a serious violation of international humanitarian law, according to reports. The Qatari Foreign Ministry …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

State Partnership Program: Indonesia History

Partnership Program moving to Indonesia What will be groundbreaking in the future will be our new state partnership programs with more countries in Asia. We’ve had a state partnership program with the Philippines for years now. The Guam National Guard will …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

Colombia passes landmark bill to end female genital mutilation

Colombia has become the first Latin American country to prohibit FGM, with Indigenous women leading the campaign to protect girls from this harmful practice. BOGOTá, COLOMBIA, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colombia's Senate made …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Techbridge Girls Celebrates 25 Years with Milestone Giving from Oracle, Surpassing $250,000 in Total Support

TBG is proud to announce a $20K grant from Oracle, a milestone in a partnership that has contributed over $250K to advancing equity & access in STEM education OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Techbridge Girls ( …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Indian Home-Services Sector Formalising Faster Than Public Markets Reflect, ProNearMe Report Finds

Findings from a 5,000-respondent survey: verified-platform adoption tripled, blue-collar wages outpacing white-collar, 47% report fraud by service pros. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProNearMe's 2026 State of Indian …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

DKJ Agri Expands Access to Quality Agricultural Materials for Modern Farming

Comprehensive agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, construction, and packaging materials designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency. TAMILNADU, TN, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The agricultural sector …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

Humony Mindset: Cambia el mundo cambiando tu mentalidad ya disponible en español

Mentalidad Humony es la primera obra del autor traducida al español MEXICO CITY, ESTADO DE MEXICO , MEXICO, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caliente Press anuncia la publicación en español del libro galardonado HUMONY MINDSET: Change the …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Fedrus International Advances ESG Reporting with the Terra ESG Platform Built on Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability

International holding group strengthens ESG data foundations and audit-ready reporting to support long-term CSRD readiness. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fedrus International, a family-owned international holding group …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Ory Brings Agent DX to Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Other AI Coding Agents

Free plugins bring identity infrastructure directly into the new developer workspace SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ory, one of the world's most widely adopted platforms for customer, B2B, and agent …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Ikan Launches the Studio Rover, an Entire Broadcast Studio on a Single Mobile Cart

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ikan International, a leading provider of integrated broadcast and AV solutions, today announced the release of the Studio Rover 1 and Studio Rover 2, two fully integrated mobile …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Penta Security to Showcase Advanced Cloud Security Solutions at AWS Summit New York City

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a cyber security specialist company, announced that it will participate in the 'AWS Summit New York City' to be held at the Javits Convention Center in New York, USA …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Inoapps Acquires KS2 Technologies, Creating a Next-Generation JD Edwards, AI, and OCI Consultancy

Expanding Inoapps' extensive Oracle portfolio with an established JD Edwards practice and purpose-built homebuilding solutions HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inoapps, one of Oracle's top global partners, …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

New Documentary Tells the Story of Safety Town, the Nearly Century-Old American Child Safety Program

The film follows a hands-on program built around miniature towns that now reaches children across more than 40 U.S. states and 50 countries. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A feature documentary now …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Trademark Engine Launches AI-Powered ChatGPT App to Streamline USPTO Trademark Registration

Trademark Engine launches AI-powered Trademark ChatGPT App, built on the OpenAI platform, to perform trademark registrations with USPTO. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademark Engine, a leading provider of …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Adroit Infosystems Highlights Digital Healthcare Workflows at CCFP Trinidad WFDD Symposium

Tricia Medford shared real-world insights on EHR adoption, workflow digitization, and connected healthcare operations for Caribbean providers. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adroit Infosystems highlighted …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Paragon Capital Group Opens EB-5 Investment for Rare Steamboat Ski Resort Base Development

Paragon Capital Group Opens Wildair at Steamboat Ski Resort — An Exclusive EB-5 Offering for Global Investors STEAMBOAT SPRING , CO, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paragon Capital Group, a national EB-5 capital placement firm …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Phrase Expands Language Intelligence for Humans and AI Agents

New APIs, Style Guides, and agent-ready infrastructure make language intelligence accessible across enterprise workflows. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phrase, the world's leading Language Intelligence …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sustainability has become one of the most widely used terms within the construction and …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Podean Expands AI and Marketplace Technology Leadership with Appointment of Sarang Fegde as CTO and Board Member

Strengthening the Core: Two New Platforms, a Unified Technology Team, and a CTO Built for What Comes Next NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Podean, the world's largest independent marketplace focused growth …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Varanasi Showcases Uttar Pradesh's Cultural & Spiritual Grandeur as India Hosts 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting

BRICS delegates experience spiritual, cultural and heritage richness of Uttar Pradesh in the ancient city of Kashi during the two-day international gathering. LUCKNOW , UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uttar Pradesh' …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE™ : THE EMERGENCE OF A TRILLION-DOLLAR ASSET CLASS

Puregroup Partners launches Trust Infrastructure™ as a new institutional asset class and announces a $100 million Founding Trust Infrastructure Fund. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Puregroup Partners today …

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