America
UN expects increasing grain exports from Ukraine

New York, Aug 11
The UN expects grain exports from Ukraine to increase following a deal reached between Moscow and Kiev, UN Export Coordinator Frederick Kenney said in New York.
"We have so far authorised 12 vessels to depart to Ukrainian ports, carrying more than 370,000 metric ton of grain and other foodstuff," Kenney added on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, a total of five ships were inspected, he said, a new high.
A number of ships are currently awaiting permission to travel to Ukrainian ports "and we're expecting to see a big uptick" in applications for transit, the Coordinator added.
In July, the warring factions Ukraine and Russia signed agreements with Turkey and the UN for the export of agricultural products and fertilisers from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports, the dpa news agency reported.
A dozen ships have since left the ports of Chornomorsk, Odessa and Pivdennyi with more than 370,000 ton of cargo.
After its attack on Ukraine at the end of February, Russia blocked the Ukrainian ports. Ukraine, on the other hand, had mined the approaches to the ports for fear of a Russian invasion.
Kenney said there have been no incidents that endangered the safety of ships.
There were also no abnormalities during the search of the ships. The inspections in Turkey are designed to ensure that no weapons are brought into Ukraine or that goods other than grain are not exported.
According to Kenney, cooperation between the representatives of Russia and Ukraine has been constructive.
"I've been extremely impressed with the level of cooperation and coordination that has been displayed," the Coordinator added.

4 hours ago
US tariff threat on EU 'absolutely unacceptable': Danish FM

7 hours ago
'Had a great time, thanks': US VP Vance responds to Gavin Newsom's criticism of his family trip to Disneyland

7 hours ago
US: Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji leads global Bhagavad Gita festival in Dallas with 10,000 participants

9 hours ago
Deeply disturbed': Naveen Patnaik on reports of eggs hurled at Ratha Jatra devotees in Toronto; urges Odisha Govt, MEA to act

9 hours ago
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla undocks from ISS, begins journey back home

10 hours ago
As astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla heads home, political class celebrates the proud moment

10 hours ago
US: Devastating fire strikes assisted living facility in Massachusetts

11 hours ago
Prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures to open Corpus Christi City Council in Texas

11 hours ago
Diljit Dosanjh flashes a smile and waves at paparazzi in his first public appearance after ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ row

11 hours ago
Madhoo says ‘stress management equals time management’

11 hours ago
Smriti Irani offers prayers on first Sawan Somvar ahead of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ comeback

12 hours ago
First look of ‘The Revolutionaries’ builds anticipation for India’s fierce fight against British imperial power

12 hours ago
Isha Koppikar: Didn’t know it was okay to say ‘I’m not okay’