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
Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?
Some five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to the conflict.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists
Restoring Gaza's bakeries and ensuring a regular supply of flour, water and fuel will be crucial to stopping famine from spreading.
Sun May 05 2024
Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief
World Food Programme is appealing for a greater volume and diversity of aid to be allowed into the enclave.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Three bakeries resume operations in Gaza with UN aid
Thousands of people showed up to buy food shortly after the announcement was made that bread would be baked in the bakeries again.
Mon Apr 15 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
UN agency says attempt to resume northern Gaza food deliveries 'largely unsuccessful'
WFP said it despatched a 14-truck food convoy to northern Gaza, but it was turned back by the Israeli army after a three-hour wait.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Little aid reaching Gaza prompting risk of 'pockets of famine' - WFP
A World Food Programme spokesperson said there was a "systematic limitation on getting into the north of Gaza, not just for the WFP".
Tue Jan 23 2024
Aid supplies to Gaza halted again, UN says starvation imminent
The United Nations' World Food Programme said civilians faced the "immediate possibility of starvation" due to the lack of food supplies.
Fri Nov 17 2023
UN warns that food aid running out for Sudanese refugees in Chad
By December, there will be no assistance, said Pierre Honnorat, Chad country director for the UN agency.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Hunger haunts Ethiopia's Tigray region after years of war
A persistent drought has deepened the problems.
Tue Jul 11 2023
FEATURE: Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts
Lack of funds forces World Food Programme to slash food rations.
Tue Jun 20 2023
UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees
The call came at a time when the World Food Programme slashed food aid to Rohingya refugees from this month, blaming a funding shortfall.
Wed Mar 08 2023
With inflation, a Somali works two weeks to buy the same basic foods an American could in just over an hour
African countries plagued by hunger are suffering from the economic situation.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024