Mexico is facing a significant shortage of fentanyl for medical use, a report released by the country’s government said Friday. While no reason for the shortage was given, the National Commission on Mental Health and Addictions labeled it a worldwide problem. Despite
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. And surging resale prices are shocking even to Argentines accustomed to triple-digit inflation. The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent. As
Britain could face food shortages as farmers voice concerns about the record rainfall that could bring the first season without a harvest on some farms since the end of the Second World War. Large areas of farmland remain flooded due to an
Dozens of Indian construction workers departed for Israel this week as the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza. Israel faces a labor shortage after barring tens of thousands of Palestinian workers following a deadly attack by Hamas last
VLADIMIR Putin cannot carry out reprisals against Islamic State because he is too reliant on Central Asian migration to plug dire labour shortages in Russia. Putin, who has just secured himself another election victory, vowed to “punish everyone who stands behind the
Farmers have warned a green scheme designed to boost sustainability and wildlife threatens to take farmland out of use. The Government’s post-Brexit Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) are being rolled out across England, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). SFI aims to
A great British bungalow building shortage is causing a nightmare for pensioners seeking to snap one up as construction of the single-level properties hits an “80-year low”. The single-level properties were once the des res for retired people who preferred to live
After surviving on bitter loaves made from animal feed instead of proper flour, three young brothers who fled their home in Gaza City for a tent further south were tucking into a tub of halawa, a sweet crumbly paste. Seraj Shehada, 8,
PORTLAND, Maine – America needs nurses — and some schools are implementing accelerated programs to train them. To shorten the process, these programs cut training time from up to four years down to one. “I really do think this is a win-win
Brit’s favourite cuppa is under threat as “supply issues” threaten to cause a shortage of black tea, a major supermarket has said. Sainsbury’s has told shoppers in some stores that “nationwide” problems could damage the availability of the beloved beverage. Retail bosses