Published: May 01, 2026, 16:08 IST | Updated: May 01, 2026, 16:08 IST
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%.