China has delivered 15,000 tons of rice to Cuba, the first of several shipments totaling 60,000 tons, to help alleviate acute shortages. The aid arrives as Cuba faces severe blackouts and an economic crisis exacerbated by US sanctions.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea urged its people to intensify efforts towa...
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill affordThe Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, the head of the world’s largest fertiliser company has said.Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Yara International, said world leaders needed to guard against soaring prices and shortages of fertiliser causing a de facto global auction that would leave the poorest countries, particularly in Africa, scrambling for supplies they could ill afford. Continue reading...
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises reveals catastrophic hunger has increased ninefold since 2016, with acute hunger cases doubling. For the first time in the report's history, Phase 5 catastrophic hunger was declared in Gaza Strip and parts of Sudan in 2025. Ten countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen account for two-thirds of the 266 million people facing acute food insecurity, while 35.5 million children suffer acute malnutrition.
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
UK government officials are planning for worst-case scenarios of food shortages including chicken and pork by summer if Iran war continues with Strait of Hormuz closure and CO2 supply disruptions. Officials stress no immediate shortages expected and are working with industry.
