TRUMP ON NATO: NOT GOOD FOR PARTNERSHIP IF THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT GOING TO HELP

The Philippines is negotiating with China, Russia, India, and Belarus to secure fertilizer amid high prices and supply concerns from the Middle East war. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said current stockpiles can last through May. Global farmers face shortages after the Strait of Hormuz closure, while rising LNG costs have pushed urea prices in Southeast Asia up about 40% since the conflict began.

BRAZIL'S FAVARO: IF CHINA INTENDED TO SUSPEND PURCHASES OF BRAZILIAN SOYBEANS, IT WOULD HAVE DONE SO