The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says
Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Countless numbers could die in Sudan without immediate action, UN official says
Nearly 18 months have created a major internal displacement crisis, leaving over 25 million people in desperate need of food and healthcare.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Thousands flee gang killings in Haiti breadbasket town, media reports
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an overnight attack in a Haitian town led by the Gran Grif gang.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Hungry Gazans face crippling price rises as war rages
A high risk of famine persists across Gaza as long as the war continues and humanitarian access is restricted.
Sun Sep 01 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
World Food Program is under investigation for allegedly hiding the Sudanese army's role in obstructing aid during the ongoing war in Sudan.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
IOM urges countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in Sudan.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Sudan's government denies famine exists in Darfur's Zamzam camp
An aid group said there was a risk of a severe shortage of special food designed to treat malnourished children in the camp.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur
The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months
An estimated 25.6 million people face critical shortages, including more than nine million people in an emergency situation or worse.
Sun Jun 16 2024
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn
Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished, according to a statement.
Sat Jun 01 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024