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'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria

'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria

Nigerians face severe food shortages and rising costs due to economic reforms, conflict, and climate issues, sparking widespread protests.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages

Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages

Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
AWANI Global: Food Security: Combating hunger in an evolving landscape

AWANI Global: Food Security: Combating hunger in an evolving landscape

Dr Oleg Barabanov from the Russian Academy of Sciences weighs in on the challenges posed by climate crises and conflicts on global food security, as he explores actionable steps countries and Malaysia can counter food shortages and price spikes while strengthening self-reliance.
Sun Nov 26 2023
North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid food shortages

North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid food shortages

Kim said hitting grain production targets this year was a top priority and emphasized the importance of stable agriculture production.
Tue Feb 28 2023
North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says

North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says

North Korea has effectively acknowledged serious food shortages, South Korea's unification ministry said.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says

Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says

About 20,000 wildcat miners on the Yanomami reservation in northern Brazil have brought malaria and severe food shortages.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change?

Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change?

Research reveals that by genetically modifying rice, it could grow successfully in different countries and environments.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Explainer: Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis

Explainer: Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis

The agreement was designed to alleviate global food shortages, with Ukraine's customers including some of the world's poorest countries.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert

Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert

Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Sands warned.
Wed Jun 08 2022
'We are going to die': Food shortages add to Sri Lanka's woes

'We are going to die': Food shortages add to Sri Lanka's woes

President Gotabaya has warned of a food shortage as the island nation battles a devastating economic crisis.
Fri May 20 2022
ANALYSIS - COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings

ANALYSIS - COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings

A nationwide lockdown would hamper ongoing anti-drought efforts and the mobilisation of labour, analysts said.
Fri May 13 2022
World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy

World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy

People urged the leadership to revive the Afghan economy, which faces steep inflation, food shortages exacerbated by drought.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Home Ministry launches 'Op Bantu' to channel food aid to the needy

Home Ministry launches 'Op Bantu' to channel food aid to the needy

The Home Ministry launched Op Bantu today to help any individuals facing food shortages amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jul 06 2021
'Bakul Prihatin' proves to be saving grace for B40 families

'Bakul Prihatin' proves to be saving grace for B40 families

After deciding not to fly a white flag even though she was facing food shortages, Noraini Dollah, 54, turned to another channel, 'Bakul Prihatin' (Prihatin Basket), for some much-needed help.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Venezuela could be headed for collapse, say U.S. intelligence officials

Venezuela could be headed for collapse, say U.S. intelligence officials

U.S. officials say disaster is pending in Venezuela, where clashes erupted this week over food shortages, blackouts and political gridlock.
Sat May 14 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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