USA, with 39% share, retained its standing as the world's largest arms exporters during 2017-21. Russia (19%), France (11%), China (4.6%) and Germany (4.5%) were among the top 5 largest exporters respectively.
The German government has said it will hold a virtual meeting of G7 agriculture ministers to explore the implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on global food security.
The International Judo Federation has suspended Vladimir Putin as Honorary President and Ambassador of the federation in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela has been sworn in for a second term after his ruling Labour Party won the 2022 general election in a landslide victory.
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