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Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
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UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran
UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.
Published On 29 Apr 2026
Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs
Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an ‘irreversible humanitarian catastrophe’.
From: Inside Story
Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
Published On 28 Apr 2026
Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.
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France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
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Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon
An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns
UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law.
Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery
Devastated sectors in Palestinian enclave include housing, health, education, commerce and agriculture, EU and UN find.
French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack
The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza
UN Children’s Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and ‘ensure full accountability’.
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