A new UN report paints a stark picture: hunger is rising and becoming entrenched across many countries. Here’s what you need to know.
Palestinians queue to receive a meal in Rafah, in the Gaza Strip in February 2024.
A new UN report paints a stark picture: hunger is rising and becoming entrenched across many countries. Here’s what you need to know.
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May 20, 2026 - 09:00
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Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.
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