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Published on 17:17 GMT

NSP Congratulates Lindberg on World Food Programme Appointment

The National Sorghum Producers congratulated Luke Lindberg on his selection to lead the United Nations World Food Programme and thanked him for his service to American agriculture as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Lindberg’ …

Source: Grain Journal - Neutral
Published on 06:17 GMT

UN leadership accepts Trump nominee Luke Lindberg to head World Food Programme and manage global food aid crisis

According to a recent report, United Nations leadership has officially accepted Trump administration nominee Luke Lindberg to serve as the next executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP). As per internal UN official notifications, UN Secretary- …

Source: The News International - Indeterminate
Published on 13:34 GMT

Super El Niño: Eight million South Sudanese face acute food insecurity, WFP warns

The World Food Programme says El Niño is deepening a dire hunger crisis in South Sudan amid violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid. The WFP, in a statement on Tuesday, warned, “7.8 million South Sudanese face high levels of acute food insecurity. El …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on 11:18 GMT

WFP: "Super El Niño" Deepens Severe Hunger Crisis in South Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of the worsening hunger crisis in South Sudan, which is growing increasingly severe amid ongoing violence, extreme weather events, and dwindling aid, leaving millions of people vulnerable to acute …

Source: Algerian Radio - Pending
Published on 14:45 GMT

Egyptian foreign minister, WFP acting chief discuss Gaza and Sudan humanitarian crises

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Carl Sako met on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, focusing on aid access and regional food security. …

Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 15, 2026

NSP Congratulates Luke Lindberg on Selection to Lead World Food Programme

National Sorghum Producers congratulates Luke Lindberg on his selection to lead the United Nations World Food Programme and thanks him for his service to American agriculture as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. “Luke …

Source: Oklahoma Farm Report - Pending
Published on 14:30 GMT

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

Rice faces major risks from drought, erratic rainfall and exports Sugar supplies face pressure from drought, shortages and restrictions Coffee, cocoa and palm oil remain vulnerable to weather shocks Soybeans, wheat and maize could benefit in some regions …

Source: Bakery & Snacks - Neutral
Published on 09:17 GMT

WFP: More than a million people in South Sudan at risk of losing food aid

More than a million people in South Sudan are at risk of losing vital food aid, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday. Conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and the war in neighbouring Sudan are converging to push millions of people deeper …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on 08:27 GMT

Liberia Condemns Attack on WFP Trucks

By Lincoln G. Peters WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026 — Liberia has condemned attacks on humanitarian operations in Sudan, including the destruction of two World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying 50 tonnes of food aid, and called for an immediate …

Source: The New Dawn Liberia - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Trump's man at the UN: Senate leader's son-in-law tapped to lead World Food Programme amid deepening global hunger ...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted Trump nominee Luke Lindberg from among dozens of candidates to lead the World Food Programme (WFP), a document showed and a UN official confirmed on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Lindberg, a …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Sep 15, 2026

UN accepts Trump nominee to head World Food Programme

GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) – United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has accepted Trump nominee Luke Lindberg from among dozens of candidates to lead the World Food Programme, a document showed and a U.N. official ‌confirmed on Tuesday. • Lindberg, a senior …

Source: KDKE - Minnesota - Pending
Published on 06:11 GMT

Afghan laborers can afford only half of basic food basket, WFP says

The World Food Program says in a new monthly report that day laborers in Afghanistan could afford only half the cost of a basic food basket in August as limited employment opportunities and high food prices continued to squeeze household purchasing power. …

Source: Amu TV - Neutral
Published on 07:14 GMT

Over one million at risk of losing food aid in South Sudan, WFP warns

South Sudan, Renk, Upper Nile State, 8 September 2026 In the photo: Women gather at a nutrition center inside the Renk Transit Centre, where WFP works closely with partners, including UNICEF and other local NGOs, to support the nutritional needs of …

Source: Sudans Post - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

World Food Programme funding for Sudan plummets as more go hungry

The World Food Programme's funding for Sudan — the world's largest hunger crisis — has fallen by about half this year, its acting head told Reuters, as war drives more people into hunger while the regional crisis raises prices ‌and aid budgets …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on 01:13 GMT

WFP-Korea programme strengthens local economy and builds resilience in Northern Ghana

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with financial support from the Government of the Republic of Korea, is helping to stimulate local economies while strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities recovering from the 2024 dry spells in …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

UN agency says two million to go without food aid in South Sudan

About 7.8 million people, almost half of the African country’s population, struggle to get enough food each day. (EPA Images pic) GENEVA: The World Food Programme said Tuesday that it would have to end food aid to two million people in South Sudan in the …

Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 14, 2026

World Food Programme says funding for Sudan halved as more go hungry

The World Food Programme’s funding for Sudan — the world’s largest hunger crisis — has fallen by about half this year, its acting head told Reuters, as war drives more people into hunger while the regional crisis raises prices and aid budgets plummet. …

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on 17:59 GMT

Sudan's hunger crisis deepens as aid money runs out, UN warns

Sudan's humanitarian crisis is on the brink of a "catastrophe," the head of the World Food Program told Scripps News, warning that funding for the agency's operations in the country has been cut roughly in half even as the number of …

Source: WCPO 9 - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 11:10 GMT

‘Super El Niño’ weather event set to exacerbate humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UNFP says

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday warned that South Sudan’s hunger crisis is worsening amidst ongoing armed conflict, diminishing international aid, and a “super El Niño” set to impact the nation and surrounding areas. At a press briefing, WFP’s …

Source: JURIST - Neutral

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Minister Kajzer meeting with representatives of the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta

SLOVENIA, September 11 - Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, made his first visit to the Vatican, where he met with senior representatives of the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. In Rome, he also …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 07:32 GMT

JETEX ENHANCES ITS CSR STRATEGY AND PARTNERS WITH THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Dubai, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetex is partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help raise awareness of global hunger and amplify opportunities for charitable giving across its international network. Through a dedicated awareness …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

Restored Food for Peace Program Begins Kenya Shipment in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, joined farmers, millers, longshoremen, merchant mariners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the World Food Programme …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Cyabra Names Board of Directors, Including Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Nobel Peace Prize-Era UN World ...

Board combines national security leadership, global institutional experience, and public-company governance as Cyabra expands across enterprise and public-sector markets New York, NY, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyabra, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYAB) (”Cyabra …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 10:41 GMT

Cheese Riot Wins Food Innovation Award for Bringing Hospitality-Inspired Food Experiences into the Home

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yorkshire-based Cheese Riot has been named the Innovative Food Product winner at the Business Awards UK 2026 Food Industry Awards, marking the latest milestone for a business that …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 03:53 GMT

Doha Denounces Assault on World Food Program Aid Mission in Sudan

(MENAFN) Qatar strongly condemned an attack on a World Food Program relief convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan State on Saturday, describing it as a serious violation of international humanitarian law, according to reports. The Qatari Foreign Ministry …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 11:19 GMT

Data Breach at UN Food Program Exposes Information of 600,000 Gaza Households

(MENAFN) The World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a database containing sensitive personal information linked to hundreds of thousands of households in Gaza, according to reports. The agency …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 10:12 GMT

UN Warns Iran Conflict Is Deepening Global Food Insecurity

(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict involving Iran is intensifying food insecurity worldwide, placing millions of additional people at risk of severe hunger, according to reports citing the head of the UN's food assistance agency. Carl Skau, acting executive …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Federal and State Data Restrictions Are Forcing Health Systems to Re-Examine Where Clinical Documentation Is Produced

A federal national security rule, a growing set of state statutes, and mounting physician edit burden are converging. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For two decades, the economics of U.S. medical …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

AAFA LAUNCHES HEAT STRESS TOOLKIT TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURES

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has launched a new AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit at Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2026 in Athens, Greece, providing manufacturers …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Environment ...
Published on September 16, 2026 - 19:54 GMT

ZyDoc® Selected to Present at the 26th New York Venture Summit as Clinical Documentation Shifts Back Onshore

ZyDoc® will unveil a two-year roadmap, an industry-first documentation capability, and its onshoring strategy at the New York Venture Summit in November 2026. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZyDoc®, the U.S. …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Pro Psychological Analysis Completes 5,000 Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Nationwide telehealth provider marks five years serving immigration attorneys and clients in VAWA, T visa, U visa, asylum and extreme hardship cases. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pro Psychological Analysis …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

AMPP Marks World Maritime Day 2026 by Putting Standards and Workforce at the Center of Maritime Excellence

AMPP highlights maritime standards, corrosion control, workforce expertise and shipbuilding durability as critical to turning policy into real-world performance HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maritime …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

Albania Rosario Realizes 17 Year Vision as FDLA Opens United Palace to the Community for The Life of Giannina Azar NYFW

The 4,000-seat theater welcomed the community for an immersive NYFW finale & the announcement of a global development opportunity for emerging designers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4,000-seat …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Luxury Safari Specialist Africa&You Appoints Andrea Schnoor Communications as PR Agency

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa&You has appointed Andrea Schnoor Communications (ASC) as its Public Relations Representative, amplifying the voice of one of the continent's most distinctive, women- …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Blackdot Solutions and District 4 Labs partner to strengthen investigations with integrated identity intelligence

Partnership integrates District 4 Labs' DARKSIDE intelligence into Blackdot's Videris, helping investigators uncover connections and build intelligence faster NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

NAVEX Advances Disclosure Management with AI-Powered Review and Connected Risk Intelligence

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced new capabilities in NAVEX One Disclosure Management to help compliance teams …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Global Experts to Gather for PAWS International Captive Wildlife Conference

Experts from 10+ countries to participate in the world's longest-running conference on the challenges wild animals face in captivity. SAN ANDREAS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Performing Animal Welfare …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Manifold launches first-of-its-kind solution to trace and govern AI agents across browser and endpoint runtime

Browser support expands Manifold’s AI security platform to AI assistants and browser-driving agents, giving security teams visibility into what AI actually does LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI agents move …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 11:36 GMT

توسعات اتفاقية للمدفوعات السعودية والقطرية وإعلانات استثمارية بارزة في اليوم الثاني من Money20/20 Middle East 2026

البنك المركزي السعودي ومصرف قطر المركزي يعلنان اتفاقية تتيح استخدام بطاقتي «مدى» و«هميان» في كلا البلدين. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • البنك المركزي السعودي ومصرف قطر المركزي يعلنان اتفاقية تتيح استخدام بطاقتي …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 11:29 GMT

SGS secures new three-year PVoC contract for Tanzania's China Zone imports

Supporting exports to Tanzania from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia & Macau BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has been awarded …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 11:16 GMT

Money20/20 Middle East Day Two Sees Landmark Saudi Qatar Payments Agreement as Major Fintech Investment

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank announce agreement enabling mada and HIMYAN card use across both countries RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank announce …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 10:25 GMT

Frontline Sales Consultancy Explains What B2B Appointment Setting Is and Why It Matters for Business Growth

The new guide breaks down how professional appointment setting works, who it is for, and how it connects to a wider lead generation strategy. PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 09:22 GMT

SIN LLC Launches Tea Master in Residence for Companies With Unused Tea Rooms

Organizations across Japan own tea rooms that stay closed because no one on staff can run them. SIN LLC now takes on that operation under an annual retainer. GINZA,CHUOU-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SIN LLC, a Tokyo company …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

1792 Launches 1st Arabic-Language Corp Bias Ratings Database to Expose Cross-Market Inconsistency at Over 300 Companies

New resource brings translated company profiles to Arabic-speaking press, investors, sovereign wealth funds, and policymakers PARIS, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE , FRANCE, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PARIS, FRANCE — 1792 Exchange, a nonprofit …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 08:17 GMT

Madhya Pradesh Develops Six Villages for Astro-Tourism Experiences

New initiative combines dark-sky environments, astronomy and community-based rural tourism across six districts BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In parts of rural Madhya Pradesh in India, the night sky is …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 07:44 GMT

New report sets out policy options to strengthen domestic carbon credit markets

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative and Climate Focus publish report to support countries to build high-integrity domestic carbon credit markets. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new policy report …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 06:30 GMT

Teledyne Space Imaging Sensors Launch on ESA’s Sentinel-3C and FLEX Missions

The two climate-monitoring missions will provide observations of Earth’s oceans, land surfaces and vegetation. CHELMSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teledyne Space Imaging technology was successfully launched …

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