World Food Programme
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Middle East conflict likely to push global hunger to record level, warns UN body
World | Mar 18, 2026, 09:42 AM ISTThe UN World Food Programme has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could push 45 million more people into acute hunger due to rising food and fuel costs. With 320 million already food insecure, funding shortages and supply disruptions are worsening the crisis in several countries.
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Hurricane Melissa Relief: World Food Programme Supports Caribbean Recovery and Aid Operations
News | Nov 05, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTThe World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a major relief mission across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa's devastation. With homes destroyed and food chains disrupted, WFP is delivering aid, nutrition, and logistics support while helping rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience.
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World Food Safety Day 2024: 5 effective storage practices to keep your food safe during power cut
Lifestyle | Jun 07, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTKnow five effective storage practices to keep your food safe during power outages on World Food Safety Day 2024. Learn essential tips to ensure your food remains fresh and safe in unexpected situations.
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West Africa to lose $3.6 bn annually owing to Ebola: UN
World | Mar 13, 2015, 10:32 AM ISTUnited Nations:West Africa would lose at least $3.6 billion annually on an average between 2014 and 2017 as a result of the ripple effects of the Ebola disease, a UN report has said.Owing to a
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WFP assistance reaches one mn displaced Iraqis
World | Sep 24, 2014, 07:23 AM ISTGeneva: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday said it provided food assistance to more than one million civilians across Iraq who were displaced since conflict erupted in mid-June, despite a challenging security