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Published on Apr 17, 2026

UN warns of global food crisis over Hormuz disruption

Published on: April 17, 2026 11:00 AM NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) has warned of a looming global food crisis if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the critical role of the route in global energy and agricultural supply chains …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on Apr 16, 2026

War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founder

Disruption of fertilizer flows through the Strait of Hormuz could slash harvests, Jose Andres of World Central Kitchen has warned Disruptions to fertilizer supplies caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran risk triggering a multi-year food crisis globally, …

Source: The Press United - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2026

Millions surviving on one meal a day as Sudan food crisis deepens, NGOs say

GENEVA — Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Sudan's war between ‌the …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2026

News diary 20-26 April: US-Iran ceasefire expires, tube strikes, London Marathon

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, following the revelation that he failed a security vetting. The top civil servant in the Foreign Office Olly Robbins has been fired …

Source: Press Gazette - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Millions of Sudanese live on 1 meal a day amid growing food crisis

Millions of Sudanese are surviving on just one meal a day as the country’s deepening food crisis threatens to spread, a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) said in a report published Monday. Sudan's war between the Sudanese ⁠army and the …

Source: Daily Sabah - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Sudanese eat leaves and animal feed as food crisis deepens

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on only one meal a day as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Audio By Carbonatix By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, April 13 (Reuters) – Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published on Monday by a group of …

Source: SRN News - Center-right
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Food crisis looms: Russian Security Council on Middle East conflict threats

MOSCOW, April 13. /TASS/. The continuation of the crisis in the Middle East threatens to create 45 mln more starving people, with global GDP potentially losing 2%, said Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Maslennikov in a …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 16, 2026

Sudan war enters fourth year with 150,000 dead and millions displaced

Sudan’s civil war has killed an estimated 150,000 and uprooted nearly 15 million people as it enters its fourth year, leaving over 33 million in need of humanitarian aid and 21 million facing a deepening food crisis. The conflict, which erupted on April 15 …

Source: 5Pillars - Right-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2026

What we’re watching: Weekly disaster update, April 13

Some disasters make headlines; others do not. Here at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), we monitor the status of disasters worldwide and compile a list of the ones we’re tracking weekly.   Here’s what we’re watching for the week of April 13, 2026 …

Source: Center for Disaster Philanthropy - Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2026

Fuel price hike worsens food crisis for vulnerable Zimbos

The organisation noted that such households are already grappling with high food prices and low incomes. SHARP increases in fuel prices are expected to further restrict poor households’ access to food, according to a new warning from the Famine Early …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Mar 31, 2026

Iran War Threatens World Food Crisis

Armed Conflicts, Climate Action, Crime & Justice, Economy & Trade, Energy, Environment, Financial Crisis, Food and Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Headlines, Human Rights, Middle East & North Africa, TerraViva United Nations Opinion …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Aussie economist who predicted the global financial crisis issues a warning as Iran crisis drags on: 'It would cause a ...

A leading Australian economist has issued a stark warning that disruptions to fertiliser supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis, putting billions of lives at risk. Steve Keen, who predicted the 2008 financial …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2026

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published on Monday by a group of non-governmental organisations. Sudan’s war between ‌the Sudanese army …

Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs). “Sudan’s war between the Sudanese army and …

Source: St. Kitts Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day: NGOs

Sudan's war has caused widespread hunger and displaced millions of people amid one of the world's largest humanitarian crises [Getty] Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2026

Sudan’s Forgotten War: Three Years Into the World’s Largest Humanitarian Catastrophe

Three years after Sudan’s civil war erupted on April 15, 2023, the country has become the epicentre of what humanitarian agencies describe as the world’s largest and most neglected crisis, with even the most basic measure of its human toll—an accurate …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2026

How the US-Israel war on Iran is affecting African economies

It remains a confusing situation, but the strait of Hormuz now appears to have been closed twice. Once by Iran, and then by the US, which this week announced a blockade of its own on the reduced number of ships using Iranian ports. Higher fuel and energy …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 15, 2026

US ‘feels good’ on prospects of Iran deal; Trump posts AI image of himself being held by Jesus

Wednesday: As it happened Key reads Katie Mellett - 5 hours ago That is all for this evening’s coverage. Follow along tomorrow for more. Good night. Katie Mellett - 5 hours ago Iran and Pakistan are to discuss messages exchanged between Iran and the US …

Source: The Irish Times - Center-left

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

France Denies Entry to Al-Haq Director, Blocking Europe Meetings

(MENAFN) France has refused entry to the director-general of the Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq, preventing him from participating in a series of high-level meetings across Europe, the group said on Thursday. In a statement, Al-Haq said …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:37 GMT

Humanitarian Groups Urge EU to Suspend Israel Agreement, Arms Transfers

(MENAFN) Over 60 humanitarian organizations and trade unions have called on the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, alongside demands to halt trade with illegal settlements and stop all arms transfers. In a joint letter …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:57 GMT

Belgian Lawmaker Says EU-Israel Trade Deal Suspension Conditions Met

(MENAFN) A Belgian member of the European Parliament declared Thursday that grounds to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement have been formally satisfied, pointing to the accelerating expansion of illegal Israeli settlements and the unchecked flow of …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Life in Prison for a First Time, Nonviolent Cannabis Charge? On 4/20, SSDP Brings Survivors of Extreme Cannabis ...

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 20, a date widely associated with cannabis culture, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) — the largest youth-led grassroots network dedicated to replacing the War on Drugs with policies rooted in …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 03:58 GMT

Oxfam reaction to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Reacting to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, Oxfam country director Bachir Ayoub said: "Tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon is desperately needed but must result in an end to the killing and forced displacement of …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 21:42 GMT

IRPOA Warns HB 5394 Creates Unequal Standards and Threatens Housing Supply

Illinois Rental Property Owners Association Warns HB 5394 Creates Unequal Standards, Disrupts Business Practices, and Threatens Housing Supply NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois Rental Property Owners …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

America’s PPE Supply Chain Built on Risks to National Security and Forced Labor, Domestic Makers Warn USTR

U.S. medical manufacturers warn that America’s PPE supply is dangerously concentrated overseas; urge US Trade Representative to support domestic makers WASHINGTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025

The ICRC delegation in Caracas works to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the violence. It also carries out activities related to its mandate and other immediate needs in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 23:33 GMT

Ex-White House Spokesman Bob Weiner Applauds National Launch of The Bankole Thompson Center

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and visionary tribute, Bob Weiner, a former White House spokesman has praised the national launch of a new youth empowerment leadership initiative called, The Bankole Thompson …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

UAE Chairs Landmark GCC–ASEANAPOL–Asia Security Meeting in Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Global Police Cooperation

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 15 April, the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates chaired the First Meeting of Directors General of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence of the Member States …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Branding Los Angeles Announces 6th Annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up in Santa Monica

Inviting the Community to Take Action, Build Connections, and Protect Our Coastline LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branding Los Angeles, a leading multicultural strategic branding agency known for driving digital …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

‘Coming Home’ Shines at Milwaukee Film Festival, Showcasing Tahira Malik's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Advocacy

Coming Home will air April 16 -30 at MKE’S historic Downer and Oriental theatres, portraying Malik’s remarkable story and creation of Samad’s House MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The critically acclaimed …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 15:38 GMT

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

100 BILLION MEALS CHALLENGE'S EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCE WITH JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS IN LAS VEGAS — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Every VIP Ticket to the “Nothing But Hits” Residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Provides 1,000 Meals to People Facing Hunger in the U.S. & Globally LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 100 Billion …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Woman Sexually Assaulted Inside San Diego Dollar Tree Files Lawsuit as Similar Attacks Surface Nationwide

San Diego woman files lawsuit after sexual assault inside Dollar Tree, a disturbing and growing pattern inside Dollar Tree stores across the country. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A San Diego woman has filed a …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:01 GMT

Madam Nselaa Ward, JD to Present on Reproductive Justice at the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale

International speaker examines the intersection of mental health, shame, and reproductive autonomy NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW HAVEN, CT — The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature Madam Nselaa …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:44 GMT

Dr. Tracy Latz to Present Neurobiological Model of Burnout at the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale

Integrative psychiatrist brings systems-level approach to burnout in high-achieving women NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature integrative psychiatrist Dr. Tracy …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:27 GMT

Dr. Natasha Williams to Address the Psychological Cost of the Strong Black Woman Archetype at Yale

International psychologist brings culturally adapted CBT framework to the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

Mrs. Durga Chamoli Highlights Labour Welfare at National PR Day Conclave, 2026 Through Strategic Communication

It is not merely education or knowledge that defines influence, but the responsible and impactful use of that power in shaping public thought and discourse DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second day of the six-day …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Elder Abuse Air Force Surpasses Alzheimer Fundraising Goal. Now launching 'Operation Circle of Protection' for June 15

Elder Abuse Air Force raises $5,450 for Alzheimer Research, now launching nationwide pilot campaign for June 15 to demand prosecution of elder fraud and abuse. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Ehud Peled Challenges the Pursuit of Immortality in New Mythic Allegory 'Back to the Tree of Life'

Visionary Author of ‘The Holy Grail Code’ Explores the True Essence of Humanity in a Lyrical Journey Through the Garden of Eden. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What would you sacrifice for one more day with the person …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:02 GMT

Dr. Gail Christopher Reflects on Five Decades of Advocacy for Black Maternal Health at Black Maternal Health Conference

Sharing insights from her work, Dr. Christopher asserted that achieving health equity requires addressing racism at both individual and structural levels. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:24 GMT

Creative Enterprises Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Adults with Disabilities

Milestone Anniversary Event to Take Place April 25th, 2026 GWINNETT COUNTY, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Enterprises, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities, is proud to …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Hedrick Brothers Construction Begins Work on Legacy at Lake Talmo, a 140-Unit Independent Living Community.

Amenity-rich independent living community in Winter Springs reflects rising demand in Central Florida and introduces innovative precast construction approach ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hedricks Brothers …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Banyan Treatment Centers Expands Heartland’s Primary Mental Health Residential Program

Banyan expands Heartland’s residential mental health program in Illinois, adding beds to address shortages and improve access to care for adults. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New dedicated residential mental …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 03:58 GMT

Oxfam reaction to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Reacting to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, Oxfam country director Bachir Ayoub said: "Tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon is desperately needed but must result in an end to the killing and forced displacement of …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 15:52 GMT

Health Partners International Canada Celebrates Volunteers at Appreciation Tea April 23 in Oakville

Izzy Doll crafters and humanitarian volunteers to be honoured during National Volunteer Week April 19 to 25 OAKVILLE, ON, CANADA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This National Volunteer Week, Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) will honour …

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