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Ukraine's wheat exports

The US accuses Russia of using food as a weapon of war - with up to 5 million tonnes of grain each month sitting in Ukraine because of Russia's blockade.

The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, accuses Russia of using food as a weapon of war - holding "hostage" food supplies that are usually exported to millions of people. Daniil Melnychenko is a data analyst at Informall Business Group - based in Odessa - he tells us about the issue.
Indonesia will resume palm oil exports next week - one of the world's most important commodities. Norman Harsono has been covering the story for the Jakarta Post - he tells us why the President has changed his mind.
Australia鈥檚 recorded its lowest unemployment figure in almost fifty years - just 3.9% last month. Businesses say they're desperate for staff - and Liarne Peek, who owns the Matterhorn Restaurant in Sydney tells us about the problems she's facing.

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Thu 19 May 2022 21:32GMT

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