Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists
Restoring Gaza's bakeries and ensuring a regular supply of flour, water and fuel will be crucial to stopping famine from spreading.
Sun May 05 2024
Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief
World Food Programme is appealing for a greater volume and diversity of aid to be allowed into the enclave.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Three bakeries resume operations in Gaza with UN aid
Thousands of people showed up to buy food shortly after the announcement was made that bread would be baked in the bakeries again.
Mon Apr 15 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
UN agency says attempt to resume northern Gaza food deliveries 'largely unsuccessful'
WFP said it despatched a 14-truck food convoy to northern Gaza, but it was turned back by the Israeli army after a three-hour wait.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Little aid reaching Gaza prompting risk of 'pockets of famine' - WFP
A World Food Programme spokesperson said there was a "systematic limitation on getting into the north of Gaza, not just for the WFP".
Tue Jan 23 2024
Aid supplies to Gaza halted again, UN says starvation imminent
The United Nations' World Food Programme said civilians faced the "immediate possibility of starvation" due to the lack of food supplies.
Fri Nov 17 2023
UN warns that food aid running out for Sudanese refugees in Chad
By December, there will be no assistance, said Pierre Honnorat, Chad country director for the UN agency.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Hunger haunts Ethiopia's Tigray region after years of war
A persistent drought has deepened the problems.
Tue Jul 11 2023
FEATURE: Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts
Lack of funds forces World Food Programme to slash food rations.
Tue Jun 20 2023
UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees
The call came at a time when the World Food Programme slashed food aid to Rohingya refugees from this month, blaming a funding shortfall.
Wed Mar 08 2023
With inflation, a Somali works two weeks to buy the same basic foods an American could in just over an hour
African countries plagued by hunger are suffering from the economic situation.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Haiti looting caused loss of some $6 mln in relief supplies, WFP says
Gangs have been blocking roads from the capital toward the country's rural provinces for months, complicating efforts to distribute food.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis
Rampant food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol are making daily life a battle for millions in Sri Lanka.
Wed Jul 27 2022
As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die
Early intervention is crucial to staving off the famine looming over six areas of Somalia.
Wed May 25 2022
RM2 juta rancakkan program JEJAK tahun ini, persiapan Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026
Sebanyak RM2 juta diperuntukkan bagi bantuan insentif program JEJAK sebagai sokongan awal menggerakkan koperasi yang terlibat dalam sektor pelancongan.
Thu May 16 2024
Istiadat Pertabalan YDP Agong pada 20 Julai, sambutan Hari Keputeraan pada September
Istiadat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17 akan dilangsungkan pada 20 Julai akan datang.
Thu May 16 2024
Brazil komited bekerjasama dengan Jakim dalam pembangunan halal
Badan pensijilan halal Brazil, Fambras Halal optimis Malaysia akan sentiasa menjadi peneraju dalam industri halal di peringkat global.
Thu May 16 2024
Wai Ching mahu 'tawan' Merdeka 118, pecah Rekod Dunia Guinness
Wai Ching bercadang untuk melawat menara Merdeka 118 pada Julai bagi mengenal pasti jumlah langkahan yang perlu dilakukan untuk lengkapkan larian.
Thu May 16 2024
WHO luluskan vaksin denggi baharu TAK-003
TAK-003 merupakan vaksin lemah hidup yang mengandungi versi lemah dari keempat-empat serotip virus yang menyebabkan denggi.
Thu May 16 2024
AWANI Ringkas: 46 negara guna 'autogate' | Kadar alkohol tinggi
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu May 16 2024
ICJ tolak permintaan Israel untuk tangguh perbicaraan
Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa (ICJ) menolak permintaan Israel untuk menangguhkan perbicaraan pada Khamis hingga minggu depan.
Thu May 16 2024
Sultan Perak perkenan belia baca khutbah Jumaat esok
Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah memperkenankan golongan belia diberikan penghormatan membaca khutbah Jumaat di masjid semua daerah di Perak esok.
Thu May 16 2024
Enam keldai akaun ditahan sebabkan kerugian sehingga RM106,030
Polis menahan enam individu yang dipercayai menjadi "keldai akaun" kepada beberapa sindiket penipuan.
Thu May 16 2024
Bekas penolong jurulatih boling dipenjara enam tahun lakukan amang seksual
Seorang bekas penolong jurulatih boling dijatuhi hukuman penjara enam tahun selepas didapati bersalah melakukan amang seksual fizikal terhadap seorang atlet Sukma.
Thu May 16 2024