Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

WFP News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Russia & CIS WFP News ••• Topics

Russia & CIS World Food Program News Monitoring

Get by Email • RSS

Published on 19:44 GMT

World News in Brief: Türk’s South Sudan ceasefire call, Ukraine strikes, Gaza food alert, Afghan returnees

In an appeal for an immediate ceasefire, he said that over the past 17 days, more than 160 civilians have been killed. This includes at least 139 on 1 March by fighters from the Bul Nuer ethnic group in the northern Ruweng administrative area. Civilians ‘ …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on Mar 10, 2026

URCS, WFP sign cooperation agreement on logistics services

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossUkraine The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a cooperation agreement on providing joint services within the Logistics Cluster. "Today we are …

Source: Interfax Ukraine - Indeterminate
Published on 11:16 GMT

Ministry of Education to digitalize school meals in Kyrgyzstan

09:33, 11 March 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 09:33, 11 March 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD A working meeting on School Meals module of E-Kundoluk automated information system was held at the Ministry …

Source: 24.kg - Neutral
Published on 17:29 GMT

Live Iran updates: Gas prices jump as ships burn on Strait of Hormuz

1:24 pm ETShare this update Trump says Iran faces 'more of the same' Bart Jansen Trump said Iran would face "more of the same" before the U.S. and Israeli war ends, but that he hasn't hit important facilities that would make it …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 11:36 GMT

Religion news 11 March 2026

Muslim organisations raise concerns over new anti-Muslim hatred definition Muslim organisations have expressed reservations about the government’s definition of anti-Muslim hatred, which was announced in the Commons yesterday by the Communities Secretary, …

Source: Religion Media Centre - Pending
Published on Mar 10, 2026

US destroys mine-laying vessels in 'most intense day' of Iran strikes

9:40 pm ET March 10, 2026Share this update Joe Rogan slams Trump's 'insane' Iran war Zac Anderson After endorsing President Donald Trump in 2024, podcaster Joe Rogan said the war in Iran has people feeling “betrayed” by a president who “ran on …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

US destroys mine-laying vessels in 'most intense day' of Iran strikes

9:40 pm ET March 10, 2026Share this update Joe Rogan slams Trump's 'insane' Iran war Zac Anderson After endorsing President Donald Trump in 2024, podcaster Joe Rogan said the war in Iran has people feeling “betrayed” by a president who “ran on …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 26, 2026

The UN World Food Programme’s Armenia 2026-2030 program has been adopted

The Embassy of Armenia in Italy reports that on February 25, 2026, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) adopted the Armenia 2026-2030 Country Programme in Rome. It will be a landmark for cooperation between Armenia and WFP over the next five years, …

Source: 1in.am - Pending
Published on Mar 5, 2026

WFP Welcomes Japan’s US$63.7M Contribution to Food Assistance Activities in 27 Countries and Regions Worldwide

Yokohama - The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$67.3 million from the Government of Japan to provide assistance to vulnerable people affected by conflict, natural disasters, and economic crises in 27 countries across Asia, the …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 26, 2026

Cindy McCain to step down as head of UN World Food Program for health reasons

PHOENIX (AP/AZFamily) — U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Thursday that she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health. The widow of the late U.S. Senator John …

Source: Arizona’s Family - Pending
Published on Feb 26, 2026

United Nations World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

ROME – U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Thursday that she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health. The 71-year-old American suffered a mild stroke in October …

Source: The Journal Gazette - Indiana - Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2026

WFP mobilizes to keep food moving as Middle East conflict escalates

Prior to the current conflict, Lebanon was already facing urgent food needs due to conflict and economic crisis, as reflected by this WFP and UNICEF operation moving food from Beirut to Rmaych. Photo: WFP/Mohammed Awadh What is the biggest challenge …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates

Local news provides trustworthy information about what’s happening in your community. On day 10 of the war engulfing the Middle East, UN agencies on Monday reported massive displacement across the region, along with surging food and fuel prices that risk …

Source: YubaNet - California - Center-left
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Iran War Promises Even More Pain for Farmers

On farms across the United States and beyond, producers who are still reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade chaos are now bracing for yet another big shock from his war in Iran. The United States and Israel’s sweeping military campaign against …

Source: Foreign Policy - Neutral
Published on Mar 9, 2026

As Trump threatens to force change, what do Cubans want and what do they fear?

After launching the US-Israeli war on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump explicitly said he would turn to Cuba next, sparking anxiety over what the future holds for millions of Cubans living on the island. At a glance …

Source: The New Humanitarian - Left-wing
Published on Mar 3, 2026

WFP ready to scale up operations across the Middle East as displacement grows and supply routes come under strain

This is a summary of what was said by Samer Abdeljaber, WFP Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe (speaking from Cairo via Zoom) – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 25, 2026

WFP and the EU support Moldova's refugee response with vital food and cash assistance and national system strengthening

Chisinau, Moldova – Over four years of humanitarian assistance in the Republic of Moldova, the World Food Programme (WFP), with funding from the European Union (EU), has played a pivotal role in supporting the most vulnerable Ukrainian refugees, alongside …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 11, 2026

Food security & innovation take centre stage in Munich Security Conference side event at the UN World Food Programme ...

Munich, 11 February 2026 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will this week shine a spotlight on the breakthrough solutions that are transforming how humanitarian and development assistance is delivered as food insecurity intensifies globally. …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution

05 days 06:21:24

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 10, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Market $782.1 Mn in 2025 to $1,145.3 Mn by 2032, Malnutrition Driver

Ready-to-use therapeutic food market set to reach US$1.15 billion by 2032, driven by rising malnutrition treatment needs and expanded global health programs BRENTFORD, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global ready-to- …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry ...
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 …

Distribution channels: ...

Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

US Denounces RSF Drone Strike on WFP Convoy in North Kordofan

(MENAFN) The United States voiced strong condemnation on Friday after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit a World Food Program aid convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, killing one person and wounding three others, according to reports …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

One Dead as UN Food Convoy Bombed in Sudan

(MENAFN) The United Nations reported Friday that a World Food Programme humanitarian convoy was struck by drone fire in Sudan's North Kordofan state, killing at least one person. Denise Brown, the UN resident coordinator in Sudan, issued a statement …

Distribution channels: ...

Published on February 28, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Aims to Support Over 1 Million Families This Ramadan 2026

UK-registered Muslim charity Al Mustafa Welfare Trust launches Global Ramadan food pack campaign targeting over one million vulnerable families worldwide. HOUNSLOW, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Al Mustafa Welfare Trust …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on February 27, 2026 - 11:56 GMT

Canada to Deploy USD5.8M in Humanitarian Aid to Cuba

(MENAFN) Canada announced Wednesday it will immediately deploy 8 million Canadian dollars — approximately 5.8 million U.S. dollars — in emergency humanitarian aid to Cuba, as the island nation's deteriorating conditions reach a critical threshold. The …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:19 GMT

Qatar Denounces Drone Strike on Sudan Aid Convoy

(MENAFN) Qatar issued a sharp rebuke Saturday following a deadly assault on a World Food Program humanitarian convoy in Sudan's North Kordofan State, decrying the incident as a flagrant breach of international humanitarian law. The Qatari Foreign …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

Qatar Denounces Assault on Humanitarian Convoy in North Kordofan

(MENAFN) Qatar has voiced strong condemnation of an assault targeting a World Food Program relief convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan State, describing the incident as a serious breach of international humanitarian law. According to official statements, Doha …

Distribution channels: ...

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more WFP news or search news using your own keywords. There are 898,798,069 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

WFP News by Country

WFP News by U.S. State

WFP News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 02/12/2026

World Media Directory

International Organizations Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Got news to share? Submit it now.

International Organizations Events

See All

No event was found.

Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.

Track news from thousands of sources
Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
Build your own customized email newsletters

Use of our RSS Feeds
Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
Uncluttered & advertising free news pages