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Food shortage in Sudan: Third of cash-strapped nation's population faces hunger crisis, says UN agency

The Oct 25 military takeover upended Sudan's transition to democratic rule after three decades of repression and international isolation under autocratic President Omar al-Bashir. Sudan has been on a fragile path to democracy since a popular uprising forced the military to remove al-Bashir and his Islamist government in April 2019.

Jun 17, 2022, 07:30 AM IST

WTO meeting: Piyush Goyal raises issue of public stockholding for food security at 12th Ministerial Conference

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the world is in a situation, where the temporary declarations are not going to help the countries rather the Permanent Solution to Public Stock Holding, pending for more than 9 years, is not yet being taken up for closure.

Jun 15, 2022, 07:26 AM IST

World Food Programme says food supply chains ‘falling apart’ in Ukraine

A World Food Programme (WFP) official said on Friday that food supply chains in Ukraine were collapsing, with a portion of infrastructure destroyed and many grocery stores and warehouses empty.

Mar 18, 2022, 17:22 PM IST

Foreign secy HV Shringla flags off first consignment of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

"50 trucks carrying wheat from India will go to Afghanistan as the country faces a humanitarian crisis. India has had historic ties with Afghanistan and keeping in view the close ties, it has been decided to extend assistance to the country," said Foreign Secretary.

Feb 22, 2022, 17:33 PM IST

Economic crisis in Afghanistan: One month after fall of Kabul, Taliban face challenges

Drought and famine are driving thousands from the country to the cities, and the World Food Programme fears food could run out by the end of the month, pushing up to 14 million people to the brink of starvation.

Sep 15, 2021, 07:12 AM IST

3.4 million people to suffer hunger in Myanmar in coming six months: World food Programme

World Food Programme in Myanmar estimated that approximately 3.4 million people will suffer from hunger, specifically in urban areas of Myanmar.

Apr 23, 2021, 09:35 AM IST

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India ranks 94 among 107 nations in Global Hunger Index 2020

In the Global Hunger Index 2020, India has ranked 94 among 107 nations and is in the 'serious' hunger category with experts blaming poor implementation processes, lack of effective monitoring, etc. Congress leader is now questioning the government on this.

Oct 18, 2020, 09:34 AM IST

World Food Programme: All you need to know about 2020 Nobel Peace Prize winner

The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Octobr 9, 2020) for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict.

Oct 09, 2020, 15:29 PM IST

Nobel Peace Prize 2020 awarded to World Food Programme

The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize 2020 on Friday was awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations food agency, for its efforts to combat hunger.

Oct 09, 2020, 14:53 PM IST

Global hunger could double due to economic fallout of coronavirus COVID-19 crisis: UN

The impact of lost tourism revenues, falling remittances and travel and other restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic are expected to leave some 130 million people acutely hungry this year, adding to around 135 million already in that category.

Apr 21, 2020, 17:17 PM IST

Japan to provide Pakistan USD 10.6 million for fight against malnutrition

The assistance was announced on Tuesday and is part of a partnership that the Japanese government signed with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in Islamabad.

Feb 20, 2019, 16:24 PM IST

Myanmar gives green light to resume food aid to Rakhine, says UN

The agreement, whose details are still being worked out, came as UNICEF reported that Rohingya refugee children fleeing into Bangladesh were arriving "close to death" from malnutrition.

Oct 27, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

20 mn people on brink of famine - These 4 African countries face 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis

Famine is defined as occurring when 20 per cent of the population is starving, 30 per cent of the children are extremely malnourished, and the mortality rate has reached double its average.

May 19, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Two Malaysians leave North Korea, leaving nine stranded

Kim Jong Nam was killed on February 13 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Mar 09, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

UN sounds alarm over Yemen food 'emergency'

Virtually all of Yemen is facing severe food shortages with seven million people in an "emergency" situation, UN agencies warned on Tuesday.

Jun 22, 2016, 00:23 AM IST

Syria regime says will attend peace talks starting March 14

Syria`s regime said on Monday it would attend renewed peace talks in Geneva starting March 14, but the opposition was still considering whether to go despite a major lull in fighting.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

UN food agency says funding target met for Syrian refugees

The UN food agency said Monday an "unprecedented response" to its fundraising campaign meant it could fully reinstate its food assistance to Syrian refugees.

Feb 29, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

UN urges Turkey to open borders, end to bombing of Aleppo

The United Nations urged Turkey to let in tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a regime offensive around Aleppo on Tuesday, adding to calls for Russia to end air strikes ahead of fresh peace efforts.

Feb 10, 2016, 10:07 AM IST

Sudan, S. Sudan extend agreement on transit of humanitarian aid

Sudan and South Sudan agreed on Sunday to extend their agreement on transit of humanitarian aid through Sudanese territory in the South, a media report said.

Jan 11, 2016, 05:41 AM IST