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PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine

Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.

Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report

‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Global copper rush draws investors to Argentina’s untapped deposits

Miners are finally willing to give backing despite logistical difficulties and uncertainty over the economy

World - Financial Times - October 23

Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leaders

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other world leaders at a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, part of Kremlin efforts to ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF

The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.

Business - CNBC - October 23

U.S. Remains Engine of Global Growth in New IMF Forecasts

The International Monetary Fund issued its latest World Economic Outlook report, saying American economic resilience should buoy worldwide growth.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says

New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have ...

Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push

New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 years

Business - Financial Times - October 24

HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system

Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbi