The US government shutdown has gone critical. Over 41 million Americans are about to lose their crucial food benefits as November funding runs dry. At the same time, air traffic controllers, working without pay, miss their first full paycheck, triggering a surge of nearly 7,000 flight delays nationwide. This is not just politics; this is a safety crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe. Watch the shocking details of how Congress is letting America break.  

Americans Brace for Food Stamps to Run Out, No Pay for Air Traffic Controllers

Canada reeling under massive food crisis, 25% parents eating less to feed kids: Report

Climate change is making Africa a country where growing nutritious food is becoming hard. We bring you a report from Africa where bouillon or stock cubes are being used to make up for the food scarcity.

Climate change and food security in Africa

Afghanistan is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis. According to the UN, 23.7 million people, nearly three-quarters of the population, require humanitarian assistance this year. Food insecurity is a major concern, with un estimates suggesting 15.8 million Afghans face emergency or crisis levels of hunger.

UN seeks $3.6 billion budget to address Afghan needs

Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year. This is according to the latest Global report on the food crisis.

Global Food Crisis 2024 report: 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action

In the world of agriculture, 2023 has been a year of shifting landscapes and growing challenges. A surge in global food prices prompted farmers worldwide to increase the cultivation of cereals and oilseeds. However, as we step into 2024, a complex interplay of factors threatens to tighten food supplies. Despite improved grain production in some regions, concerns persist, setting the stage for a precarious year ahead.

El nino and export restrictions threaten supply chains into 2024 | World Business Watch

Pakistan Army taking over govt land for farming to boost food production: Report

Few days of scorching heat to push billions in throes of food insecurity: Study

The UN agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), will not be able to feed 100,000 Haitians this month due to a lack of resources to address the country's growing humanitarian needs. The WFP declared on Monday that Haitians suffering from severe malnutrition will have to cope without essential food and financial support during the worst food crisis the nation has ever experienced.

Unable to feed 100,000 Haitians this month: United Nations

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow suspends participation in Black Sea grain deal

The United Nations-mediated grain contract with Ukraine is slated to expire on May 18 and Chief Cindy McCain has stated that it will be difficult to send food grains to the wild if Russia does not renew the agreement.

WFP Chief: If grain deal not renewed, it could trigger global food crisis

There are reports of worsening food shortages in North Korea. The isolated nuclear-armed nation, under sanctions over its weapons programmes, has long struggled to feed itself. Now, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has urged government officials to make sure the country meets its grain production goals without fail.

Kim Jong-un demands more farmland, Nuclear-armed North Korea has struggled to feed itself

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sweats over food shortage, holds rare meeting on agricultural practices

WFP's David Wesley speaks to WION about aid to Syria, food crisis, and more

As African leaders gathered at the Dakar Summit to discuss food security, Senegalese farmers are asking for health and support as Africa faces its worst food crisis ever. The Russia Ukraine war has added to it.

UN: Africa faces its worst hunger crisis; leaders discuss food security

Eurozone inflation slows to 10 per cent in November but rate rises expected

Global food import costs may near record $2 trillion, hurting world's poorest

A possible food crisis looms over the flood-hit nation of Nigeria. The heavier than average rains in the country have harmed crops and farmers are now expecting poor harvest this year.

WION Climate Tracker: Food crisis looms over flood hit Nigeria

Nigeria, Brace up! Analysts warn citizens that the food crisis could worsen if the federal government doesn't step in fast. As Erik Njoka and Louisa Olaniyi report, prices of basic food items have spiked.

World of Africa: Nigerians brace for food crisis

As UK is struggling with political instability. The economic instability is also becoming increasingly worrying for average households.

Millions of people marching towards starvation as UK's cost of living crisis deepens

A Russian military plane has crashed into a residential building in the western city of Yeysk. At least 13 people have been killed and 25 others have been injured.

13 killed as Russian military plane crashes in Yeysk | World News

The United Nations food chief has warned 345 million people marching towards starvation and 70 million forced towards starvation due to war in Ukraine.

UN warns 345 million people face starvation | World on a brink of another humanitarian crisis

"We have not sought help from India. We are helping our people and many have come forward to help Pakistan. Relief and rescue operations are underway," Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said over the flood situation in the country.

WION Fineprint| Pakistan faces impending food crisis; Islamabad resists taking aid from New Delhi

IMF confirms 'food shock window' plan to assist countries with food crisis

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