Famine
Putin Plans to Let World Starve Unless Demands Met as Russia Hoards Grain
Russia said on Wednesday it would provide a humanitarian corridor for vessels with food to leave Ukraine if sanctions were eased.
Russian TV Says Allies Loyal to Putin Won't Starve as Country Hoards Food
Pundits on "60 Minutes" discussed food shortages caused by the war in Ukraine.
As Famine Descends on Somalia, We Must Act to Save Lives
The biggest obstacle right now in helping Somalia is low funding for food aid.
Widespread 'Famine, Death and Starvation' if Ukraine Ports Close: UN
The executive director of the U.N.'s World Food Program warned that a global food shortage and a spike in food prices would "spell disaster" for poorer nations.
India Teams with African Island Nation Madagascar to Fight Climate Change
"Climate change, for us, is not a concept, It is a reality because we already see the polluted ocean, the coral reefs dying and the sea level rising."
Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Creating a World Food Security Catastrophe
Ukraine is known as 'Europe's breadbasket,' but the war has turned the country 'from a breadbasket to a bread line' for millions of its people.
The Silent, Unseen Horror of the Ukraine War
We must increase our global food aid programs to meet the challenge of hunger in Ukraine.
Ethiopia Faces Famine-Like Conditions, U.S. Wants 'Negotiated Resolution'
"We repeat our calls to all actors to cease all offensive operations which also hinder...humanitarian access," said a State Department spokesperson.
The Christmas Gift Congress Can Give the World's Children
If we can stop deadly malnutrition around the world, we can pave the way for a better and bright future for every nation.
Kim Jong-Un Looks Noticeably Thinner in North Korea TV Appearance
An expert told Newsweek that Kim's weight loss could be him signalling to the public that he recognizes the tough economic environment in his country.
A Plea for a World Thanksgiving Day
While we enjoy Thanksgiving, let's envision a world where every nation can celebrate this wonderful holiday in peace and free from hunger.
Inspiration for a World Ceasefire on Armistice Day
We must do everything we can today to achieve ceasefires and peace treaties in war zones.
25 Kids at Afghan Hospital Died of Malnutrition in Two Months
Afghanistan has seen a huge surge in children's malnutrition cases because of drought and the worsening economic crisis under Taliban rule.
As Halloween Candy Sales Soar, Donations Run Low for Nigeria's Starving
This Halloween season can save Nigeria if people diverted even a small fraction of candy and party supplies toward donations to feed the hungry.
Risk of Famine in Yemen is High as Aid Agencies Run Out of Money, U.N. Says
Ramesh Rajasingham, UN's deputy humanitarian chief, warned that up to 4 million people could have their aid reduced "in the coming weeks and months."
16 Million Yemenis Facing Ration Reductions if Program Doesn't Get Funding
"They don't have any money left over to buy anything. It is a heartbreak. It really is," said the head of the U.N.'s World Food Program.
Deputy Sec. of State: U.S. 'Offered to Sit and Dialogue' with North Korea
Wendy Sherman has expressed concerns about food security and the COVID pandemic in the isolated country.
As We Celebrate America's Birthday, Help South Sudan Survive Their 10th
What South Sudan needs most immediately is food and there is lack of funding to provide this critical aid.
Ethiopia Enacts Cease-Fire in Tigray to Allow Farmers to Plant Crops
As hundreds of thousands face the world's worst famine crisis in a decade, Ethiopia issued the cease-fire through the end of the planting season in September.
Global Leaders to Ethiopian PM: End Atrocities in Tigray
For the good of Tigray, Ethiopia, the East Africa region and the world, we ask Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to work toward a political solution as fast as possible.
G7 Must Also Fight Famine
The G7 must boost famine relief at the summit while it also ramps up vaccine distribution to stop the coronavirus.
We Must Stop Famine Before it Starts
Conflict and the climate crisis form a vicious circle that serves as a flywheel for hunger.
As Famine Threatens the Globe, the U.S. Must Answer the Call
Now more than ever, the U.S. must exhibit global leadership in the fight against hunger.
World at Risk of 'Multiple Famines of Biblical Proportions' Amid COVID-19
Millions of civilians living in conflict-scarred nations face being pushed to the brink of starvation," said the executive director of the World Food Programme.
North Korea Drought: Lowest Rainfall in 100 Years Threatens Vital Crops
The United Nations has said more than 10 million North Koreans are facing severe food shortages.
Flamethrower Executions and Death Camps in North Korea
North Korea's ruling regime keeps more than 100,000 individuals in death camps and has carried out a series of horrific executions.
Saudi Arabia Is Using Famine as a Weapon of War
A blockade is doing silent, long-term damage to the people of Yemen.
Europe's Largest Mass Grave Found in Czech Republic?
The skeletons are suspected to be those of plague and starvation victims.
Cancer Risk Is Higher for Holocaust Survivors: Study
Among the stressors survivors were exposed to: starvation, overcrowding, infectious diseases, strenuous physical activity and physical and emotional abuse.
What Role Can the U.S. Play in Fixing South Sudan?
The U.S. backed the country in its independence struggle. Now, it is needed again.