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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

War in the Middle East: food insecurity in the world could reach a new record, warns the UN

The UN warns that ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to an additional 45 million people facing acute famine by 2026 due to rising costs and supply chain disruptions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN Warns: 45 Million Face Severe Famine if War Continues

The UN warns that the continuation of war in the Middle East could lead to an additional 45 million people suffering from severe hunger by the end of June.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: prolonged war threatens millions with famine

The ongoing war in the Middle East could lead to famine affecting millions of people, according to a UN report.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: as the war in the Middle East drags on, tens of millions of people face famine

The UN warns of a looming famine affecting millions if the Middle Eastern conflict continues, exacerbated by soaring food prices and extreme weather events.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The war in the Gulf could push 45 million more people into famine by June

The ongoing war between the United States and Israel against Iran could exacerbate global hunger, pushing an additional 45 million people towards famine by June, according to the World Food Program.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gaza Faces the Specter of Famine Before Eid: Empty Shelves and Crazy Prices

As Eid approaches, the residents of Gaza face severe food shortages and skyrocketing prices, exacerbating their suffering under an ongoing blockade and Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The History of 'Dum Biryani': How Was It Invented?

The famous Dum Biryani was invented during the 1784 famine in Lucknow, not in a royal kitchen, as a sustainable meal for workers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Invention of 'Dum Biryani' Happened Out of Necessity, Its 242-Year-Old History Is Like This

Dum biryani, a beloved dish in India, has a history that dates back 242 years, originating during a famine to feed laborers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia's Blame Game After Videos Reveal Starving Displaced People in Tigray

Ethiopian authorities are facing criticism as disturbing videos of malnourished displaced people in Tigray circulate on social media, drawing parallels to historical indifference towards famine.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic finding: new genetic evidence reveals a terrible secret hidden for 4 centuries in Virginia, United States

A new genetic discovery in Jamestown, Virginia, reveals significant historical insights about colonial life, especially during the famine of 1609 to 1610.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Alarm in Serie A: there's a famine. Everyone is starving for goals

Serie A is facing a significant scarcity in goal-scoring, with only one player surpassing ten goals this season, highlighting a stark contrast to other European leagues.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel closes Gaza crossings.. Is the specter of famine returning to the population?

Israel's closure of all crossings into Gaza raises fears of a humanitarian crisis as the region faces severe shortages of food and medical supplies.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Queen Victoria statue in Belfast hospital grounds targeted in paint attack

A statue of Queen Victoria in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, was vandalized with red paint by members of the Republican group Lasair Dhearg, who criticized her role during the Irish potato famine.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

28 killed in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur and UN warning of famine in Delang

An attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur resulted in 28 deaths and 39 injuries, amidst a UN warning of impending famine in Southern Sudan.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

UN Organization: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop in Spring Unless Funding is Secured

The UN's World Food Programme warns that food aid distribution in Somalia could cease by April if new funding is not secured, endangering millions facing famine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: 'No Corner of Sudan Is Safe' - UN Officials Warn of Famine and Atrocities As War Intensifies

UN officials warn of escalating violence and looming famine in Sudan as the conflict approaches its third anniversary.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Truth About Population Decline

The article discusses how concerns about population decline contrast sharply with earlier predictions of overpopulation and famine, highlighting changes in global fertility rates and population projections.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Between the Ruins of Gaza and the Famine in Sudan: Ramadan Arrives Burdened with Wounds and Hope for Relief

Ramadan begins this year under challenging circumstances for millions of Muslims facing war, famine, and displacement, with many seeking solace in the observance of the holy month amidst widespread destruction.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The siege by paramilitaries in South Kordofan leaves the population on the brink of humanitarian collapse in Sudan

A humanitarian crisis is escalating in South Kordofan, Sudan, due to prolonged sieges by paramilitary forces, leading to famine and widespread displacement.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Pregnant women of Gaza: Wounds of famine not erased by signs of improvement

A pregnant woman in Gaza struggles with extreme hardship and hunger, highlighting the plight of displaced families in the region.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: In Sudan, Sick and Starving Children 'Wasting Away'

The UN warns that relentless violence, famine, and disease are leading to a rising death toll among children in Sudan, with more than half of children in parts of North Darfur being acutely malnourished.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The fighting expands to Blue Nile and famine knocks on the doors of Sudan

Fighting has intensified in Sudan's Blue Nile state, raising concerns about impending famine affecting millions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Child Malnutrition Hits Catastrophic Levels in Parts of Sudan

Child malnutrition in regions of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan has reached alarming levels due to ongoing conflict and aid denials, threatening a famine emergency in Sudan.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Child Malnutrition Hits Catastrophic Levels in Parts of Sudan

Acute malnutrition among children has reached catastrophic levels in parts of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to conflict and aid denials, according to UN-backed analysts.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Rapid Support Forces shell a hospital in South Kordofan and UN warns of famine

Shelling by the Rapid Support Forces at the 'Kuweik' hospital in South Kordofan, Sudan, resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals, including medical personnel, amid warnings of an impending famine in Darfur.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Experts warn famine conditions spreading in Sudan's Darfur region

A global hunger monitoring group reports that famine is worsening in Sudanโ€™s North Darfur state, affecting Um Baru and Kernoi, due to escalating conflict.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Sudan: Malnutrition Reaches Famine Levels in Two More Areas of North Darfur

Acute malnutrition has reached famine levels in two additional regions of North Darfur, Sudan, amidst civil war that has displaced millions and caused waves of ethnic violence.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Hunger Alarm at the Highest Level in Sudan

The spread of famine in war-torn Sudan has reached alarming levels, particularly in conflict zones in North Darfur, as reported by the UN-supported IPC.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Famine has spread to two new cities in Sudan, according to UN-backed experts

Famine has spread to two additional areas in Darfur, Sudan, as reported by UN-supported hunger experts, following the RSF militia's takeover of Al Fashir, which caused mass displacement of residents.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

UN: Famine Spreads to Two New Areas in Sudan's Darfur

Famine has spread to two new areas in North Darfur, Sudan, as reported by UN-backed experts, raising concerns over acute malnutrition thresholds in Um Barun and Kernoin near the Chad border due to the fall of Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Famine has spread to two new cities in Sudan, according to UN-supported experts

Famine has expanded to two new areas in North Darfur, Sudan, following the RSF militia's takeover of El Fasher, displacing many residents.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Sudan Conflict Worsening With Mass Killings and Famine, HRW Warns

Human Rights Watch warns that the conflict in Sudan has escalated into mass killings and famine, with both warring factions committing war crimes and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Famine in Sudan Looms Over Internally Displaced Persons, With Aid Cutbacks on the Brink of Collapse

Famine threatens internally displaced persons in Sudan as the World Food Programme reduces rations and faces supply shortages due to US funding cuts.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Women bear the brunt of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, according to the UN

The UN warns that women are shouldering the primary burden of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with millions facing famine.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Researcher on famines about Gaza: this is a crisis caused by humans. Israel is to blame

In an interview, Professor Alex de Waal discusses the role of famine as a tool of genocide and holds Israel responsible for the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Jan 3 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The country that waited for independence was brutally occupied during World War II

Japanese forces occupied Manila on January 2, 1942, marking the beginning of a three-year occupation characterized by famine and resistance efforts until liberation in 1945 after the Battle of Manila.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Cookies for Ethiopia: 40 Years of the Spanish Invention Against Famine

The article recounts the creation of a hyper-nutritious food by Spanish volunteers in 1985, aimed at alleviating famine in drought-stricken Ethiopia, and revisits the history of this nearly forgotten pioneering project.

Dec 31 โ€ข 11:50 UTC

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