Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25pm on 29 Sep 2026,Tuesday India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned of a “major food crisis” in the coming months, citing fertiliser shortages and disruptions to grain shipments caused by the Ukraine and Iran-Gulf conflicts. Speaking at an Asia Society event in New York, he said the two conflicts have had a “devastating impact” on Global South economies. Jaishankar said disruptions to grain shipments and fertiliser supplies could worsen food insecurity, while the combined pressures from energy, food, fertiliser and financial challenges are proving “very very stressful” for developing economies. His remarks came after the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week. The concerns highlight the wider economic consequences of the ongoing conflicts for countries across the Global South.
