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Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
UN's food agency WFP to cut aid for about a million people in Myanmar

UN's food agency WFP to cut aid for about a million people in Myanmar

The cuts come just as increased conflict, displacement and access restrictions are already sharply driving up food aid needs.
Fri Mar 14 2025
For millions of children in food crises, a heightened risk of lifelong damage

For millions of children in food crises, a heightened risk of lifelong damage

Even after relief reaches these children, the hunger they have endured could cast a shadow over their health for years to come.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

At least 117 million people wont get food or other assistance in 2025, according to United Nations.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says

Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says

Syrian rebels press on with their lightning offensive against government forces.
Sun Dec 08 2024
World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report

World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report

The WFP is struggling to feed millions of people in the African country, which is suffering one of the worlds worst hunger crises.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says

More than 700 trucks are on their way to famine-stricken areas of Sudan as part of a major scale-up.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

When a dam collapsed in September, flooding the state capital and surrounding farmland, many people ran out of options.
Thu Nov 14 2024
UN World Food Programme says it cannot replace UNRWA in Gaza

UN World Food Programme says it cannot replace UNRWA in Gaza

The World Food Programme (WFP) cannot serve as a replacement for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip.
Sun Nov 03 2024
UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads

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?

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

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

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

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

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
Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025