The Latest Breaking News on Food Insecurity

The World Food Program will end its main assistance program in Syria in January, affecting millions

The U.N. World Food Program says it will end in January its main assistance program across war-torn Syria, where over 12 million people lack regular access to sufficient food

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Maratha quota: BJP Minister Girish Mahajan says blanket reservation ‘impossible’

Mahajan says blanket reservation for Marathas impossible; Jarange Patil warns of making viral clip of Mahajan's promise to grant quota. Mahajan stresses govt committed to giving foolproof quota, Jarange Patil exhorts govt to grant it by Dec 24 or face consequences.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Sunak’s Rwanda asylum plan: three options after supreme court rejection

UK prime minister is preparing a response aimed at overcoming barriers to his key immigration policy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Ministers hiding soaring costs of Rwanda deportation plan, says MP

Committee head says report of £15m being paid on top of £140m already spent shows ‘total disregard’ for parliamentary scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

Battle of wits between ruling Congress and Opposition on the cards as winter session begins on December 4 in Belagavi

State legislature in Belagavi to start Mon. Battle of wits between Congress & Opposition. 15 Bills to be moved. 2,512 & 1,207 starred/unstarred questions in Assembly & Council respectively. Privilege motion against Housing Minister. 2 days for North Karnataka issues. Awards for legislators who come on time. Schoolchildren to sit…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

In Kenya's biggest slum, HIV patients skip meds because of hunger

Recent studies show that food insecurity is a barrier to the optimal treatment of HIV because some people forego crucial medication for fear of the side effects they experience when taking the drugs on an empty stomach. The problem is especially acute among people living in poverty – like the…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2023

UK 'ready to give Rwanda £15m to seal new small boats treaty'

The Sunday Times reported that the Home Secretary could fly out as soon as Monday to ratify fresh terms with Kigali.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023

Airstrikes leave no safe place for Palestinians in southern Gaza

A health crisis is looming as residents fleeing the north are crowded into a small area that lacks basic services

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

East African Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DRC

The East African Community (EAC) regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday morning after Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2023

UN Security Council terminates its mission in war-hit Sudan

At the request of Sudanese authorities, the UN Security Council has ended the world body's political mission in the African country ravaged by more than seven months of fighting between two rival generals.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2023