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South Korea to Host Event Commemorating 10 Years of FAO's Port State Measures Agreement
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04.06.2026Resumen IA

South Korea to Host Event Commemorating 10 Years of FAO's Port State Measures Agreement

South Korea will co-host an event with the FAO in Jeju on May 5th to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) against illegal fishing. Korea will receive a commendation for its contributions to PSMA implementation and capacity building for developing countries. A working-level meeting on information linkage and response to illegal fishing vessels will follow from May 8th to 12th.

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Global food prices jump for third month running as Iran war drives up costs – business live
NOTICIA
08.05.2026

Global food prices jump for third month running as Iran war drives up costs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNewsflash: Global food prices have risen for the third month running, as the Iran war drives up the price of energy and fertiliser.The United Nations’ FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) shows that prices of a basket of food commodities rose by 1.6% in April, adding to price rises in February and March.The price increase was further supported by expectations of reduced wheat plantings in 2026, as farmers shift to less fertilizer‑intensive crops amid high fertilizer prices, driven by elevated energy costs and disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.International palm oil prices rose for the fifth consecutive month in April, largely underpinned by prospective higher demand from the biofuel sector, supported by policy incentives in several producing countries and higher crude oil prices. Additional upward pressure stemmed from concerns over lower production in Southeast Asia in the coming months.The drop in April was mainly driven by expectations of ample global supplies in the current season, reinforced by improved production prospects in key Asian producing countries, notably China and Thailand. The onset of the new harvest in Brazil’s key southern growing regions under favourable weather conditions further contributed to the overall decline in international sugar prices. Continue reading...

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Global Catastrophic Hunger Increases Ninefold Since 2016, Gaza and Sudan Hit Highest Crisis Level
Urgente
Mundo·24.04.2026Resumen IA

Global Catastrophic Hunger Increases Ninefold Since 2016, Gaza and Sudan Hit Highest Crisis Level

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises reveals catastrophic hunger has increased ninefold since 2016, with acute hunger cases doubling. For the first time in the report's history, Phase 5 catastrophic hunger was declared in Gaza Strip and parts of Sudan in 2025. Ten countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen account for two-thirds of the 266 million people facing acute food insecurity, while 35.5 million children suffer acute malnutrition.

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