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Published on Jun 10, 2026

WFP Warns: War on Iran Deepens Global Hunger Crisis

By Staff, Agencies The World Food Programme [WFP] warned that the ongoing war on Iran is worsening food insecurity in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions, as soaring fuel prices, disrupted supply chains, and shrinking humanitarian funding leave …

Source: Al Ahed - Pending
Published on Jun 10, 2026

The hunger crisis experts warned of is here – and it’s likely to get worse

Pregnant women in Kabul, sheep-herders outside of Modigushi, the urban-poor in Colombo. As the war in Iran passes 100 days, these are the people on the front line of a new hunger crisis. Months ago, the UN cautioned that a prolonged closure of the Strait …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jun 8, 2026

From Hormuz to Kabul: How a Maritime Crisis Is Reshaping Afghanistan’s Economy and Humanitarian Lifelines

By Farahnaz Amini Afghanistan has no coastline, no port, and no direct place in the maritime standoff unfolding around the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the crisis in one of the world’s most important sea routes is already being felt in Afghan markets, trade …

Source: Kabul Now - Neutral
Published on Jun 8, 2026

Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadership

India’s agricultural journey is one of the most remarkable stories of transformation in modern history. From a nation once dependent on food imports and vulnerable to droughts and shortages, India has emerged as a global agricultural powerhouse, feeding …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jun 5, 2026

West Asia crisis pushing millions into hunger: WFP

The West Asia conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Programme said on Friday. Joint US- …

Source: BDNews24 - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 5, 2026

Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Hunger Crisis as Food Aid Shrinks

The expanding conflict in the Middle East is creating far-reaching humanitarian consequences beyond the region, with the World Food Programme warning that millions of people worldwide are being pushed closer to hunger. Rising energy prices, disrupted …

Source: Modern Diplomacy - Neutral
Published on Jun 5, 2026

US-Israeli war against Iran pushing millions into hunger: WFP

The United Nations food relief organization has warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing millions of people in the West Asian region into hunger. "What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 2, 2026

Afghanistan’s labor market remains weak, WFP says

Employment opportunities in Afghanistan continued to deteriorate in late May despite easing food prices and generally stable markets, according to a new World Food Program report that highlights the ongoing pressure on household incomes across the country …

Source: Amu TV - Neutral
Published on Jun 2, 2026

How the Iran war is shaking up food supply chains

The conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global food industry — from growers to packaging firms and distributors — with major implications for food security and living standards. The war has cut off important sources of energy and …

Source: Gulf Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 31, 2026

Afghanistan and South Sudan Face Deepening Hunger Crises as Aid Funding Falls

Afghanistan and South Sudan Face Deepening Hunger Crises as Aid Funding Falls ———————————— Afghanistan and South Sudan are among the countries facing severe hunger emergencies as humanitarian agencies warn that millions of people risk losing access to food …

Source: Shia Waves - Pending
Published on May 24, 2026

The Termez Dialogue: A New Regional Architecture of Connectivity between Central and South Asia

Sadullaev Qudrat, Chief Research Fellow of the Academy of Public Policy and Administration under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Law (DSc) The contemporary system of international relations is being shaped by rapid geopolitical …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on May 25, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — When landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan started fighting late last year and their border crossings closed, Afghans turned to their western neighbor, Iran, for an alternate to Pakistan’s major shipping hub of Karachi. …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closure cuts trade and aid for Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan -- When landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan started fighting late last year and their border crossings closed, Afghans turned to their western neighbor, Iran, for an alternate to Pakistan's major shipping hub of Karachi. …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2026

Afghanistan Faces Trade Crisis Due To Pak Border Closure & Hormuz Tensions

According to Associated Press, Afghans had increasingly turned to Iranian routes as an alternative to Pakistan’s Karachi Port. Goods were being transported through Bandar Abbas, but the port lies along the Strait of Hormuz, where conflict has stranded …

Source: Afghanistan International - Pending
Published on Jun 6, 2026

World News in Brief: Millions displaced in South Sudan, global meat supply quadruples, Middle East crisis deepens global ...

Fighting between the national army and the opposing Sudan People’s Liberation Movement militia, has intensified, particularly in Jonglei’s Akobo County – and civilians continue to bear the brunt. Around 140,000 people have been displaced there alone, while …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on Jun 6, 2026

US-Iran war highlights: US struck Qeshm Island radar sites in ‘self-defence’ after Tehran's ‘drone threat’, says CENTCOM

US-Iran war news highlights: The US said it struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk in self-defence after shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the drones …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 25, 2026

'That means she is healthy': WFP-supported programme tackles child malnutrition in Pakistan

Saba Javaid holds little Faseeha, as she is screened for malnutrition as part of a multi-pronged effort to fight malnutrition in Pakistan. Photo: WFP/Sahil Zia Faseeha was just six months old when Saba Javaid carried her to the local Benazir Nashonuma …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on May 24, 2026

Bangladesh, the Land Flotilla for Rohingya Aid: Myanmar and the Geopolitics of One Million Refugees

“Borders contain territories. They do not always contain human suffering.”. One Million People Far from Their Homeland Bangladesh shelters nearly one million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. Most live in enormous camps in Cox’s Bazar and on the island of …

Source: Pressenza - Left-wing
Published on Jun 6, 2026

The Wages of Aggression

In the first three months of 2026, an account in the president’s name executed 3,642 trades worth hundreds of million of dollars. US regulators are examining oil futures trades placed shortly before major Trump policy shifts on Iran. In March, roughly $580 …

Source: Znetwork - Pending

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

War-Driven Disruptions in Iran Raise Global Hunger Risks

(MENAFN) The conflict linked to Iran is worsening global food insecurity and increasing the likelihood that millions more people will fall into crisis-level hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), as reported in a statement cited on Wednesday …

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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 3, 2026 - 11:28 GMT

UN Warns 7.2M in South Sudan Facing Urgent Food Crisis

(MENAFN) According to reports, the United Nations has warned that more than 7.2 million people in South Sudan are urgently in need of food assistance, describing the situation as increasingly severe in the conflict-affected country. The UN World Food …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Transforming Global Food Systems: New Geospatial Innovations Aim to Combat Hunger and Support Agricultural Stability

Strategic Funding Bridges the Gap Between Data and Real-World Action ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new suite of geospatial innovations designed to turn data into actionable intelligence for global food systems was …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

Published on June 4, 2026 - 11:01 GMT

Cyberattack Exposes Data of 600,000 Palestinian Households in Gaza

(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised sensitive personal data belonging to approximately 600,000 Palestinian households across Gaza, according to media reports. The UN food agency acknowledged it is currently …

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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 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 May 29, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

State Partnership Program: Indonesia History

Partnership Program moving to Indonesia What will be groundbreaking in the future will be our new state partnership programs with more countries in Asia. We’ve had a state partnership program with the Philippines for years now. The Guam National Guard will …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 04:55 GMT

Vancouverites Catch Taiwan’s Waves of Wonder as Contest Winners Receive Flights to Taiwan

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has announced the grand prize winners of its 2026 “Catch The Waves Of Wonder” contest, marking the successful conclusion of the second wave of its …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 01:15 GMT

Regional Nuclear Energy and SMR Development Take Centre Stage at Asia Nuclear Energy & SMR 2026 Summit in Singapore

Asia Nuclear Energy & SMR 2026 in Singapore examines nuclear policy, SMR deployment, financing and energy transition strategies across Asia. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing electricity demand from AI and …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

Colombia passes landmark bill to end female genital mutilation

Colombia has become the first Latin American country to prohibit FGM, with Indigenous women leading the campaign to protect girls from this harmful practice. BOGOTá, COLOMBIA, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colombia's Senate made …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Techbridge Girls Celebrates 25 Years with Milestone Giving from Oracle, Surpassing $250,000 in Total Support

TBG is proud to announce a $20K grant from Oracle, a milestone in a partnership that has contributed over $250K to advancing equity & access in STEM education OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Techbridge Girls ( …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Indian Home-Services Sector Formalising Faster Than Public Markets Reflect, ProNearMe Report Finds

Findings from a 5,000-respondent survey: verified-platform adoption tripled, blue-collar wages outpacing white-collar, 47% report fraud by service pros. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProNearMe's 2026 State of Indian …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

DKJ Agri Expands Access to Quality Agricultural Materials for Modern Farming

Comprehensive agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, construction, and packaging materials designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency. TAMILNADU, TN, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The agricultural sector …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

Humony Mindset: Cambia el mundo cambiando tu mentalidad ya disponible en español

Mentalidad Humony es la primera obra del autor traducida al español MEXICO CITY, ESTADO DE MEXICO , MEXICO, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caliente Press anuncia la publicación en español del libro galardonado HUMONY MINDSET: Change the …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Fedrus International Advances ESG Reporting with the Terra ESG Platform Built on Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability

International holding group strengthens ESG data foundations and audit-ready reporting to support long-term CSRD readiness. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fedrus International, a family-owned international holding group …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Ory Brings Agent DX to Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Other AI Coding Agents

Free plugins bring identity infrastructure directly into the new developer workspace SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ory, one of the world's most widely adopted platforms for customer, B2B, and agent …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on June 10, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Ikan Launches the Studio Rover, an Entire Broadcast Studio on a Single Mobile Cart

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ikan International, a leading provider of integrated broadcast and AV solutions, today announced the release of the Studio Rover 1 and Studio Rover 2, two fully integrated mobile …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Penta Security to Showcase Advanced Cloud Security Solutions at AWS Summit New York City

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a cyber security specialist company, announced that it will participate in the 'AWS Summit New York City' to be held at the Javits Convention Center in New York, USA …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Inoapps Acquires KS2 Technologies, Creating a Next-Generation JD Edwards, AI, and OCI Consultancy

Expanding Inoapps' extensive Oracle portfolio with an established JD Edwards practice and purpose-built homebuilding solutions HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inoapps, one of Oracle's top global partners, …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

New Documentary Tells the Story of Safety Town, the Nearly Century-Old American Child Safety Program

The film follows a hands-on program built around miniature towns that now reaches children across more than 40 U.S. states and 50 countries. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A feature documentary now …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Trademark Engine Launches AI-Powered ChatGPT App to Streamline USPTO Trademark Registration

Trademark Engine launches AI-powered Trademark ChatGPT App, built on the OpenAI platform, to perform trademark registrations with USPTO. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademark Engine, a leading provider of …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Adroit Infosystems Highlights Digital Healthcare Workflows at CCFP Trinidad WFDD Symposium

Tricia Medford shared real-world insights on EHR adoption, workflow digitization, and connected healthcare operations for Caribbean providers. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adroit Infosystems highlighted …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Paragon Capital Group Opens EB-5 Investment for Rare Steamboat Ski Resort Base Development

Paragon Capital Group Opens Wildair at Steamboat Ski Resort — An Exclusive EB-5 Offering for Global Investors STEAMBOAT SPRING , CO, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paragon Capital Group, a national EB-5 capital placement firm …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Phrase Expands Language Intelligence for Humans and AI Agents

New APIs, Style Guides, and agent-ready infrastructure make language intelligence accessible across enterprise workflows. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phrase, the world's leading Language Intelligence …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sustainability has become one of the most widely used terms within the construction and …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Podean Expands AI and Marketplace Technology Leadership with Appointment of Sarang Fegde as CTO and Board Member

Strengthening the Core: Two New Platforms, a Unified Technology Team, and a CTO Built for What Comes Next NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Podean, the world's largest independent marketplace focused growth …

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