People wearing face masks walk on a street in Rome, Italy,

Global Covid caseload tops 488.3 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 488.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.14 million and vaccinations to over 10.88 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Apr 1, 2022
FAO hails decision to mark Int'l Day of Plant Health annually

FAO hails decision to mark Int'l Day of Plant Health annually

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a UN decision to establish an annual International Day of Plant Health, an issue critical in addressing global hunger as plant pests and diseases cause massive crop losses and leave millions without enough food. Mar 30, 2022