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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Crisis-Level Hunger in Somalia Nearly Doubles to 6.5 Million People, UN Experts Warn

The number of Somalis facing crisis-level hunger has surged to 6.5 million, largely due to conflict and reduced food aid, according to UN experts.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The US Plans to Propose an American to Head the UN World Food Program

The United States intends to propose an American to lead the UN World Food Program following Cindy McCain's announcement of her resignation from the position.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

37 International Organizations Leave Gaza: This Way the Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in the Sector

The departure of 37 international organizations from Gaza, including critical providers of medical and food aid, exacerbates the already dire humanitarian situation affecting over two million Palestinians.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

After Stroke: Trump Opponent Resigns From UN Food Aid Chief Position

Cindy McCain has resigned from her position as the head of the UN's World Food Programme after experiencing a stroke, which has made her unable to continue her role.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: The Backstory - WFP's Airdrops Offer a Food Lifeline in Hungry South Sudan

The World Food Programme's airdrops are crucial in delivering food assistance to the most inaccessible regions of South Sudan amidst conflict and humanitarian crises.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

World Central Kitchen calls international community not to forget Kyiv

World Central Kitchen urges the international community to support Kyiv, especially in terms of energy and food aid.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada sending $8M in food aid to Cuba as humanitarian crisis deepens

Canada is providing $8 million in food aid to Cuba to help alleviate a deepening humanitarian crisis exacerbated by external sanctions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is Turku's new food aid that received one million dollars from a foundation led by New York's former mayor

A new application for distributing food aid developed in Turku has received innovative funding and aims to improve food access for those in need.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts

The number of people experiencing crisis-levels of food insecurity in Somalia has nearly doubled to 6.5 million due to conflict and failed rainy seasons, according to UN-backed experts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Cuba: Second humanitarian aid shipment from Mexico has arrived

Mexico has sent a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, consisting of 1,193 tons of food, as the island faces an acute energy crisis amid rising U.S. pressure.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Food Aid Innovation Earns Turku International Competition Win and Over One Million Euros in Prize Money

Turku has won a prestigious international competition for its innovative food aid platform, securing over a million euros in funding.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help

The African penguin, now critically endangered, faces extinction due to food scarcity, climate change, and pollution, but improved no-fishing zones may aid its recovery.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five families lose furniture and food after heavy storm in Cuiabรก

Five families in Cuiabรก lost their furniture and food supplies following a heavy storm that struck the city on Sunday night, with significant rainfall overwhelming drainage systems.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding

The WFP has warned that without new funding, it will have to halt food assistance in Somalia by April 2023.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

WFP Warning: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop Within Weeks Due to Lack of Funding

The WFP warns that food assistance in Somalia is at risk of complete cessation by April due to insufficient funding commitments amid a worsening food crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Funding shortfall threatens food aid to millions in Somalia, UN warns

The UN's World Food Programme has warned of a potential halt to food aid in Somalia due to severe funding shortages, affecting millions in need.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:00 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
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Surprise inspection revealed: outdated food distributed in food assistance in Hรคme โ€“ oversight is minimal

A surprise inspection in Southern Hรคme revealed that food aid organizations were distributing expired food, highlighting a lack of oversight in food safety regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Step by Step: From Kosovo to Jordan.. Illuminating Tales of Goodness and Charity

The article highlights charitable initiatives in Jordan that provide substantial food aid during Ramadan.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Joint UN Convoy Brings Vital Aid to Cut-Off Communities in Sudan's South Kordofan State

A joint UN convoy successfully delivered essential humanitarian aid to over 130,000 people in South Kordofan, Sudan, marking the first significant supply effort in three months.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency Warns of Worsening Drought

Somalia's Disaster Management Agency reports that over two million people are at risk due to a severe drought affecting the country.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Sudan: Nearly six million refugees dependent on aid

According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, about 5.9 million refugees from Sudan will need assistance this year as they seek food, shelter, and safety in neighboring countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Spain Sends Emergency Aid to Cuba

Spain plans to provide emergency aid to economically struggling Cuba, including food and essentials, through UN channels.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"Bush's Tiny Legs" and Other Gifts. Russians Criticized Americans for Their Aid

This article discusses the humanitarian mission Operation Provide Hope initiated by the USA shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, aimed at alleviating food and medical shortages in former Soviet states.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Viagra for Cuba? What is sildenafil and why is Morena including it in their humanitarian aid list

Morena is collecting humanitarian aid for Cuba, including food, supplies, and sildenafil, which has sparked social media reactions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cubans in the US accelerate aid shipments to the island and ask Trump for more restrictions: โ€˜Let the regime fallโ€™

Cuban exiles in the United States are increasing shipments of food and medicine to their families in Cuba amid escalating crises on the island, while also expressing support for President Trump's tighter restrictions to help bring down the Cuban regime.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Mexican ships with humanitarian aid arrive in Cuba

Two Mexican ships carrying 814 tons of food and supplies have arrived in Cuba, facing significant pressure from the U.S. blockade.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Humanitarian aid from Mexico arrives in Cuba

Two Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid have arrived in Havana with 814 tons of food and other products amidst a U.S. oil blockade.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Mexico with humanitarian aid to Cuba

Mexico has sent over 500 tons of food aid to Cuba, amid rising tensions from U.S. trade threats.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Two Mexican Ships Loaded with Humanitarian Aid Arrive in Cuba

Two Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Havana, Cuba, delivering 814 tons of food and other products amid the U.S. oil blockade against the island.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Bridging the Capital Gap - Strategic Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Young Agri-Entrepreneurs

A press briefing highlighted the need for investment in young agricultural entrepreneurs as a way to revive the global aid system and strengthen food security.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

NHS-recommended 'twice a week food rule' can help you lose weight

The NHS suggests that eating fish twice a week can aid in weight loss and promote overall health.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Cooks from Cรกdiz and Mรกlaga unite to feed over 600 people evacuated due to the storms in Ronda

Cooks from Cรกdiz and Mรกlaga have come together to provide meals for over 600 people evacuated to Ronda due to severe weather conditions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico 'lends a hand' to Cuba: What humanitarian aid products will arrive on the island?

The Mexican government has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba to help address basic shortages, including food and hygiene products, through vessels from the Mexican Navy.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Mexican ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba

Mexico has sent two ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba, containing 814 tons of food and supplies.

Feb 8 โ€ข 21:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: A World Food Programme humanitarian convoy is attacked by a drone

A drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces targeted a World Food Programme humanitarian convoy in Sudan's North Kordofan state, resulting in one death and several injuries.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme

Keir Starmer faces accusations of hypocrisy for cutting UK funding to the UN World Food Programme while vowing to address global hunger.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington condemns attack on World Food Program convoy in Sudan

Washington condemned the attack on a World Food Program convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan, resulting in fatalities, highlighting the U.S. administration's stance against the destruction of aid and loss of life.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Mexico will send aid to Cuba by Monday at the latest, said President Sheinbaum

Mexico plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, primarily consisting of food, to alleviate pressure on the island amid discussions with the United States regarding potential tariffs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Mexico seeks a way to send oil to Cuba without being sanctioned by Trump

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced plans to send humanitarian aid, including food and supplies, to Cuba by Monday at the latest, despite potential sanctions from Trump.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Sheinbaum: Mexico plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to send humanitarian aid, including food and essential supplies, to Cuba by Monday.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sources: UN Security Council Will Approve Exceptions to Sanctions for North Korea's Aid Projects

The UN Security Council is expected to approve exemptions to sanctions for humanitarian aid projects in North Korea, amidst ongoing economic struggles and food shortages in the country.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Member of Parliament concerned about students' summer โ€“ minister corrects misinformation

Finnish MP Veronika Honkasalo expressed concern over students' financial struggles this summer, questioning why the government forces them to choose between food and their future due to a lack of summer job opportunities.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How will today be for Sagittarius individuals?

Sagittarius individuals will have a busy day today, but unfinished tasks will be completed, with a potential beneficial trip that could aid in work or business, and donating food items to increase positivity.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Sudanese Refugees in South Sudan and Uganda Face Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudanese refugees in Ugandan and South Sudanese camps are facing severe humanitarian challenges as food subsidies decline and financial aid falls short of meeting their basic needs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG distributes food, others to Borno residents, targets 10 northern states

The Federal Government has initiated the distribution of food and non-food palliatives to assist thousands of residents in Borno State as part of a broader program targeting the most humanitarian-affected areas in northern Nigeria.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

South Sudan - UN Forced to Suspend Food Aid After 'Unacceptable' Attacks On Convoy

The UN has suspended food aid in South Sudan due to violent attacks on a food convoy amid escalating conflict and humanitarian crises in Upper Nile state and Jonglei.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Flood Victims Cry Foul After Food Parcels Given to Other People

Residents of Makhado Municipality in Limpopo claim that emergency food aid meant for flood victims has not reached them, despite recent distributions to other individuals.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:33 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The City detected that 454 deceased were beneficiaries of ghost dining halls and again attacked Grabois

The City Ministry of Human Development uncovered that over 400 deceased individuals were beneficiaries of government aid associated with fraudulent dining halls, following the closure of more than 40 such establishments.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:35 UTC

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