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Exclusive-Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to...
Dec 24, 20243 min read


Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
GENEVA - More than 700 trucks are on their way to famine-stricken areas of Sudan as part of a major scale-up after clearance came through...
Nov 27, 20242 min read


In Argentina's poverty-hit barrios a food emergency takes hold
BUENOS AIRES/SALTA, Argentina - In Argentina's poor barrios a food emergency is taking hold as poverty rises, with malnutrition on the...
Oct 2, 20245 min read


Four Russian grain regions in state of emergency due to heavy rains
MOSCOW - Russia's vast Krasnoyarsk region declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to heavy rains killing winter crops during...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Cuba slashes size of daily bread ration as ingredients run thin
HAVANA - Cuba's communist-run government on Monday slashed by a quarter the weight of its subsidized ration of daily bread, the latest...
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Exclusive-UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
NAIROBI/CAIRO - The U.N. World Food Program is investigating two of its top officials in Sudan over allegations including fraud and...
Aug 29, 20245 min read


Explainer-What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement...
Aug 29, 20244 min read


Analysis-Prabowo's free meals plan poised to expand Indonesia dairy consumption, imports
JAKARTA - Indonesia's president-elect campaigned on a pledge to provide free meals to over 80 million school children, a costly and...
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam camp hit by devastating floods
ZAMZAM CAMP, Sudan - A famine-stricken camp in Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region is facing a significant new influx of displaced people...
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Factbox-How bad is the hunger crisis in Sudan and what does famine mean?
A global food monitor concluded on Thursday that war in Sudan had caused famine at a camp for displaced people in North Darfur, and...
Aug 1, 20243 min read


UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
GENEVA - The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday it is expanding its Sudan aid plan to Libya and Uganda, after a surge in arrivals in...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


China passes new rural collective law to protect farmers' land rights
BEIJING - China passed a law on Friday to better protect farmers' land rights and support the development of village collectives,...
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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