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UAE signs cooperation agreement with UN World Food Programme to support hu
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
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US accuses Rwanda of fuelling instability in DRC at UN
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Rwanda is leading the region towards increased instability and war," US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told the UN Security Council. "We will use the tools at our disposal to hold to account spoilers to peace."
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Afghanistan faces growing food insecurity as winter approaches
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Millions in Afghanistan are facing worsening food insecurity as winter approaches. Families are asking the Islamic Emirate and aid groups for help. Experts warn limited aid is not enough and call for long-term solutions, while the World Food Programme says over 9 million people are already s
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WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
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UNRWA "subsidiary of Hamas" cannot be involved in governing future of Gaza
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"UNRWA is not going to play any role in it. The UN we can; we're seeing the work they're doing. The World Food Programme. ..We're willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas," the US State Secretary said.
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WFP sends emergency aid to quake-hit Afghanistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) has sent emergency aid to Afghanistan's quake-stricken Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where more than 1400 people have been killed and over 3000 people injured. Initial aid shipments include food supplies and High Energy Biscuits, with additional flights sch
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Drone strikes UN convoy in Sudan's North Darfur amid ongoing conflict
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UN spokesperson Daniela Gross told reporters on Thursday that all drivers and personnel travelling with the World Food Programme (WFP) convoy were safe. It remains unclear who carried out Wednesday's attack, marking the second incident in the past three months preventing a UN convoy from del
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Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsens, WFP warns of dire situation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The hunger crisis in Afghanistan is spiralling out of control, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning that the situation is deteriorating by the day.
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WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Food Programme warns that 10 million Afghans need food aid this summer, but only 1 million can be helped due to funding cuts. Experts and officials urge better international ties and resource use to fight poverty, Tolo News reported.
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Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
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Trump stresses help for Palestinians, says "a lot of people are starving i
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) in a release on Monday had said that the populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce.
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Gaza: At least 64 killed in Israeli attacks since Friday morning
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The UN's World Food Programme issued an urgent warning that "Gaza needs food now" as thousands of people are at risk of hunger.
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