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Pakistanis suffer as inflation rises, economy worsens

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The International Monetary Fund earlier this week said it had agreed with Islamabad on measures needed to reive a stalled $6bn funding programme for Pakistan where inflation reached more than 9 percent in October. Pakistanis are struggling to make ends meet as the economy takes a dive. The price of goods has hit a 70-year high and the local currency has weakened against the US dollar. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from Islamabad, Pakistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Pakistan

Haiti’s most powerful gang leader talks to Al Jazeera

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Al Jazeera has spoken exclusively to Haiti’s most powerful gang leader. Armed groups now run large parts of the country and have filled a power vacuum left by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds has more from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Haiti

Concerns grow across UK about looming cost-of-living crisis

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Rising energy costs and clawbacks on government pandemic benefits are leading to what many see as a looming cost-of-living crisis in the UK. But the man in charge of the purse strings is warning that the UK’s pandemic spending comes at a cost to future generations. Speaking at the annual conference of the ruling Conservative Party, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said it would be immoral to keep loading debt onto future generations. He said it was also time to raise taxes. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports from Manchester. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UK #Economy #COVID

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying

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The UK government says it’s working to ensure fuel supply issues are resolved, following days of long queues at petrol stations, with many forced to close. Pressure is on the government to solve the problem as tension increases and polls suggest voters believe the government is mishandling the crisis. There have been reports the army may be brought in to drive tankers, because of a shortage of drivers. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

UK supply chain crisis leads to worst food shortages since 1970s

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The UK is in the grip of a supply chain crisis. It has led to record inflation and the worst shortages of food and basic supplies since the 1970s. It is complicated by factors like a fall in the number of heavy goods vehicle drivers, Brexit, the climate crisis and a global economy struggling to emerge from the pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull has more from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UKFoodCrisis #IUKSupplyChain #AljazeeraEnglish

Iran nuclear programme: UN watchdog chief holds talks

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The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has returned from talks in Tehran with an agreement that nuclear inspectors will be allowed to service monitoring equipment in Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran says the International Atomic Energy Agency’s officials will be allowed to replace the memory cards in recording cameras that will be kept in Iran It is the first such meeting since President Ebrahim Raisi took office and talks in Vienna are expected to continue later this month. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #IAEA #NuclearProgramme

Lebanon fuel crisis takes an increasing toll on livelihoods

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A fuel crisis in Lebanon has worsened in the past few weeks with supplies dwindling and the Lebanese pound having lost most of its value. Severe shortages and high petrol prices have increased transport costs, impacting people’s earnings and making even getting to work more difficult. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Beirut, Lebanone. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Brazil’s worst drought in over 90 years sees dams at record lows

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Brazil’s worst drought in nearly a century is drying up reservoirs and threatening its energy supply. Water levels in many hydroelectric dams have dropped to record lows. The government says it may have to start rationing electricity. Al Jazeera’s Emily Siu reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Brazil #Drought

Lebanon food crisis: Majority of the population skipping meals

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The financial crisis in Lebanon is pushing people further into poverty. Nearly a quarter of the population does not have enough food. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from the governate of Akkar, Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Lebanon #FoodCrisis

Desperation deepens as Afghan evacuations falter

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Afghans are facing major obstacles, including Taliban roadblocks and problems with paperwork, as they try to leave the country. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #Evacuations