The United Nations has warned that nearly 45 million people could face extreme hunger as global economic pressures intensify amid disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Rising oil prices, supply chain stress, and fears of prolonged trade disruption are pushing inflation higher worldwide, with global inflation projected to reach 5.4%. 


United Nations Warns: 45 Million Could Face Extreme Hunger 

Kenya is facing worsening food insecurity as prolonged drought and failed rains intensify the climate crisis across northern regions. Communities already vulnerable to water shortages and crop losses are confronting rising hunger and heightened risks of famine. Aid agencies warn that erratic weather patterns and repeated drought cycles continue to strain livelihoods, livestock, and local food systems.


Kenya’s Climate Crisis Deepens Hunger As Failed Rains Push Northern Regions Toward Famine | WION

The United Nations warns that up to 35 million people worldwide could face severe food shortages by 2026 if urgent action is not taken.


UN: Violence drives 'catastrophic' hunger in Nigeria 

Syria is on the brink of a major food crisis. As the country reels from nearly 14 years of war, an unprecedented drought is pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity in 2025. The worst climate conditions in 60 years have crippled wheat production across nearly 2.5 million hectares of farmland, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

In both government- and Kurdish-controlled regions, producers are scrambling for a shrinking harvest, raising fears of famine, instability, and a deeper humanitarian crisis. With wheat output falling millions of tonnes short of national needs, Syria's dependence on imports is expected to soar  even as its economy continues to collapse.

Syria’s wheat war leaves 16 million people facing hunger as drought and conflict devastate crops.

The UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.

'Israel firing as if given licence to kill': United Nations calls GHF 'sadistic death trap' as Gazan doctors faint due to starvation

UNICEF warned that at least 14 million children face hunger and an increased risk of malnutrition or death this year as major international donors, including the United States, cut aid budgets.

UNICEF: 14 million children face malnutrition amid international aid cuts

The G7 leaders are turning their attention to migration on day two of the Summit in Italy. The leaders plan to discuss ways to combat human trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out. Watch in for more details!

G7 Summit 2024: China & migration top agenda on second day; Pope Francis to address leaders

Leaders of advanced economies are gearing up for the annual G7 meeting in Italy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is amongst the attendees who has reached Italy to participate in the 50th G7 Summit. He will likely meet US President Joe Biden and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

G7 Summit 2024 Italy: French President Macron & PM Modi hold bilateral talks

G7 Summit 2024 Italy: G7 agrees on loan to support Ukraine with Russian assets

G7 Summit 2024: Hunger & Debt crisis in focus: Charity Oxfam urges wealthy Nations to boost spending on ending hunger as G7 leaders meet in Italy saying that just 3% of the G7 military spending could help solve the global food and debt crisis. Watch in for more details!

G7 Summit 2024: G7 spending shift could end global hunger, solve debt crisis

G7 Summit 2024: 3% of G7's defence spending can end hunger

As the UN Security Council demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and concerns grow that famine may take hold, the territory's hungry civilians are foraging for a wild green plant called Khobiza for lack of anything else to eat.

Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight

Ugandan minister says people who die of hunger are 'idiots', faces backlash

India slips in Global Hunger Index report, ranks 111th among 125 countries; govt calls it ‘flawed’

One of the busiest in West Africa is the border crossing at Malanville, which is in northern Benin. Normally, trucks carrying food, humanitarian help, and industrial supplies routinely enter the neighboring Niger, one of the world's poorest nations. Niger is currently experiencing an economic crisis during a war. Watch to know more.

Niger: Line of economic sanctions trigger shortage of medical supplies

United Nations Security Council convened a high-level meeting on Thursday chaired by US Secretary of State, Blinken to address global food security concerns.

Russia should not use grain deal as a blackmailing tactic: Blinken

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: More than 735 million people worldwide face chronic hunger in 2022, a figure that threatens progress towards the 2030 global hunger goal.

UN: 735 million people hungry in 2022, off track to meet its 2030 goal

About 735 million people worldwide faced chronic hunger in 2022. The figure released by the UN is much higher than pre-pandemic levels. The numbers are a setback to the global goal to end hunger by 2030.

Number of people facing chronic hunger has increased by 122 million | WION Climate Tracker

Going hungry in the UK due to historically high levels of food inflation risks becoming "the new normal" for millions of people, according to a study released on Tuesday. The study by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex said it was "concerning" that 14 percent of the population was now suffering from food poverty.

Hunger may become a 'new normal' in UK, shows study

In inflation hit UK, hunger could become 'new normal': Study

Somalia is facing one of the worst droughts in decades. Reports say over 34,000 Somalians will die due to hunger in the first six months of this year. Are countries sending enough aid? Is the media ignoring the crisis in Somalia? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Somalia hit with drought & famine

Haiti has been grappling with multiple crises, soaring inflation, political instability and gangs blocking fuel deliveries at the main port.

Food, fuel and water shortages causing catastrophic hunger in Haiti

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

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