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World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], October 9 (ANI): The World Food Programme (WFP) has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday.
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Panic buying amid COVID-19 can impact global food supply chain: WPF
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [USA], April 4 (ANI): The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic is so far having little impact on the global food supply chain but that could change for the worse if anxiety-driven panic by major food importers takes hold, the World Food Programme (WFP) has said.
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INS Trikand escorts World Food Programme ship
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 15 (ANI): INS Trikand, a front-line warship of the Indian Navy, has provided escort to a UN-affiliated merchant ship transporting relief materials for the underprivileged in Africa under the World Food Programme (WFP) initiative.
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India contributes USD 1 mn for WFP's humanitarian activities in N Korea
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Nov 5 (ANI): As North Korea faces chronic food shortage, India has contributed USD 1 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its humanitarian activities in Pyongyang, the UN agency's monthly report said on Tuesday.
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Number of Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq from Syria has increased sign
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): After Turkey launched its military offensive in the region, the number of refugees crossing to Iraq from northeastern Syria has increased significantly in recent times, according to the United Nations (UN).
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S Korea mulling additional aid to global agencies for helping N Korea
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Jun 25 (ANI): South Korea on Tuesday said that it is considering to give an additional grant to global aid agencies for assisting the people of North Korea who are facing health issues.
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Despite security issue, N Korea should be given food: South Korea
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 17 (ANI): Asserting that humanitarian issue should be separated from a security issue, South Korea on Friday said North Korea, which is facing severe drought, should be provided food-aid despite its recent missile launches.
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S Korea to review contribution to food aid projects for N Korea
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 14 (ANI): South Korea will review its contribution towards the World Food Program (WFP) food aid projects for babies and pregnant women in North Korea, said South Korean Unification Minister on Monday.
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Yemen: UN demands immediate end to aid diversion by Houthis
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Sana'a [Yemen], Jan 1 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) has called for an immediate end to the diversion of food relief in Yemen after uncovering evidence of the practice in the capital, Sana'a, and other parts of the country controlled by the Ansarullah (Houthi) movement.
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Ericsson to support WFP in Odisha
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Ericsson on Thursday announced support to the World Food Programme (WFP) Trust for India for developing customised Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) solutions in Odisha.
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Rohingyas' access to balanced diet a major concern: UN study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Jan 6 (ANI): According to a new United Nations study, most Rohingyas have a limited access to getting a nutritious and balanced diet, despite the fact that more than 90 per cent of them have received emergency food assistance.
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First food aid arrives in Yemen post blockade eased
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Sana'a [Yemen], Nov 27 (ANI): The first food aid has been allowed to dock at a port in Yemen, after a three-week blockade by a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition.
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