In India, Bayer confronts a shortage of the contraceptive pill Yasmin

Bayer, a German pharmaceutical company, stated that it was experiencing supply issues with its popular oral contraceptive pill Yasmin in India and that supply would recommence in the "next few days".

Since March, approximately forty Indian pharmacies and drug distributors have...

Beyond 2030, a minister in Germany predicts severe shortages in the Bundeswehr.

Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, will be unable to close funding and supply gaps by 2030, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

"Existing gaps cannot be eliminated by the year 2030, which is common knowledge.... A lot of time will pass. In fact, it's common know...

There is a shortage of kanpa despite the fact that its efficacy is questionable in light of the current COVID epidemic.

Traditional Chinese kanp medication, which is occasionally prescribed by doctors, has been in short supply as Japan faces yet another wave of COVID-19 infections prior to the New Year's vacation season.

A recent Japanese study on the effects of kanp on COVID-19 symptoms may further ...

People in Paris are angry about rising prices and fuel shortages.

Tens of thousands of people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest the growing cost of living three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across France.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the France Unbowed (LFI) party, called for the protest and organized it.

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Farmers are urging immigration reform in order to address labour shortages and rising food costs

As rising production costs continue to roil the agriculture sector, farmers from across the country are uniting in support of sweeping immigration reform, which they claim may ease labour shortages and reduce food prices.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already been appr...

Australia increases the number of permanent migrants because of a labour shortage.

In an effort to assist businesses and industries dealing with severe staff shortages and lessen reliance on temporary employees, Australia on Friday increased its intake of permanent migrants to 195,000 for this fiscal year, an increase of 35,000.

The COVID-19 outbreak, together with a ...

US farmers experience severe chemical shortages

According to Reuters, US farmers have reduced their use of common weedkillers, looked for alternatives to popular fungicides, and altered their planting schedules as a result of ongoing shortages of agricultural chemicals that could reduce yields.

At a time when global grain supplies ar...

As a result of the oil shock, poorer countries are wracked by shortages and protests

The oil shock this year has had the greatest impact on developing countries. Many are reliant on imported petroleum, which is being suffocated by a combination of high international prices, weak currencies, and competition from wealthy nations recovering from the pandemic.

In countries ...

Thailand has no energy deficit, according to the Energy Ministry

According to Thailand's Energy Ministry, the country is unlikely to encounter energy shortages similar to those faced in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. - LUQMAN HAKIM ZUBIR/NSTP

THE ENERGY MINISTRY OF THAILAND has stated that the nation is unlikely to encounter energy shortages similar to t...

Nigeria Can Make Up For Europe's Shortage Of Oil And Gas

Nigeria has the potential to boost its energy exports to Europe and assist solve predicted crude oil and natural gas shortages, in addition to becoming one of Africa's main oil and gas producers in 2022, with over 37 billion barrels of crude oil reserves.

With the European Union see...

Thailand's energy sector has been hit by Myanmar sanctions and lower output

Liquefied natural gas prices are skyrocketing due to a worldwide energy shortage, but Thailand has to increase its imports to offset a dramatic drop in output at its main gas field and as sanctions threaten Myanmar's supply.

At a time when European demand is soaring, the Southeast A...

Western Australia Dealing with Chemical Treatment Shortage

Australian authorities have warned the regional water utilities that the flooding-induced severing of the rail link that connected Western Australia with easter states has posed an increasing risk of shortages of chemicals that are used in water treatment.

On Wednesday the directorate o...

Mandating Vaccines Could Lead to Further Nurse Shortage in Germany

As Germany prepares to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for all workers in the healthcare sector, the industry is worried that it might lead to further staff shortage, leaving many families to be dependent on caretakers in the lurch.

90 percent of Germany’s healthcare staff are vacci...

U.S. Hospitals Hiring Foreign Nurses Amid Staff Shortage

One of the most shocking impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic was the Great Resignation. Many people decide to call it quits after staying at home during the lockdown leading to the greatest number of resignations that the United States has ever seen. 

One of the most affected sectors ...

Chemical Shortage in Australia to Leave Diesel Trucks Inoperable

Australia is facing a severe shortage of urea. Urea is used to make Adblue which makes diesel safer and more anti-polluting. This crisis has brought the diesel trucking industry of Australia to a near halt.

This is devastating for Australia’s economy as the industry was its backbo...

Car Manufacturing Sales Drop

Highlights:

• Global chip shortages continue to affect car production.

The worst chip shortage in decades is experienced currently all around the world. These Semiconductor chips are used in everything: smartphones, smart fridges, computers, and ...

South Korean customs agency seizes 4 tons of smuggled urea solution

The South Korean customs agency has confiscated around 4 tons of smuggled urea solution and now they are planning to distribute it in the market.

Highlights

• South Korea is facing shortage of urea
• The KCS has confiscated 4 tons of Urea soluti...

18,700 tons of urea to be shipped to South Korea from China

China has decided to ship about 18,700 metric tons of urea to South Korea soon. Urea is the main ingredient in a fluid which used in diesel vehicles and factories to cut emissions. This is usually made using coal.

Highlights

• China to ship 18,700 metric...

Japanese game maker Nintendo faces serious damage due to chip crunch

The shortage of computer chips has caused a serious problem for the makers of the Nintendo Switch machine, as told by the president of the Japanese video-game maker. Shuntaro Furukawa said that this situation remains extremely tight and the future is uncertain.

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