The Latest Breaking News on Food Insecurity

ICE Has Arrested More Than 37,000 Immigrants in NY and NJ Under Trump, More Than Double Biden-Era Pace

A Gothamist analysis of federal records reveals ICE arrested over 37,500 immigrants in NY and NJ in 18 months, with over 41% already deported.

Latin Times · 5h ago

Trump's Food Cuts Leave Food Banks Scrambling as 5 Million Lose Food Stamps

SNAP participation fell by more than 5 million by June 2026 after eligibility changes, adding pressure on US food banks facing rising demand and costs.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Hunger and disease spread in Yemen as Houthi and government forces clash

Renewed fighting has pushed Yemen into its worst humanitarian crisis since 2022, with hunger accelerating, hospitals overwhelmed and more than 200,000 people forced from their homes. As international aid funding shrinks, government troops have launched a counter-offensive against Houthi rebels with the ultimate aim of advancing on the capital, Sanaa,…

Radio France Internationale · 6h ago

Ethiopian police ask residents in Tigray regional capital to help restore order after rebel pullout

Ethiopia's federal police are driving through the regional capital of Tigray after anti-government forces withdrew over the weekend following renewed fighting, and calling on resident over loudspeakers to help establish a new administration

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage on

Clashes between South African and foreign nationals in Soweto have led to nine vehicles being set on fire

The Independent UK · Oct 8

The Guardian view on Ethiopia’s return to conflict: civilian catastrophe and a spiralling regional polycrisis

Editorial: The escalating violence reflects deep domestic rifts – but is fuelled by broader geopolitical power games

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray

Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean forces in northern Tigray city

Ethiopian drone strikes have targeted Eritrean forces who had reached a northern Tigrayan city, a conflict monitor and witnesses said on Thursday, amid fears of a wider regional war.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8

Bullet and blast injuries … and a constant need for blood: inside South Sudan’s overwhelmed trauma wards

Renewed fighting is bringing a flow of wounded to Juba’s military hospital, where medics never know what the next day will bring

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Eritrean soldiers entered northern Ethiopian towns, government-allied commander says

A commander allied with Ethiopia’s government reports Eritrean soldiers entered in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with military officers conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus

The Independent UK · Oct 8