Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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biggest grain convoy

Ukraine dispatches its biggest grain convoy of U.N. deal so far – ministry

Ukraine said it had dispatched its biggest convoy of grain vessels under a U.N.-brokered deal so far after 13 ships set sail from its ports on Sunday carrying 282,500 tonnes of agricultural products to foreign markets.
'severe' need of food

Almost 50 percent of Tigray’s population in ‘severe’ need of food aid

The nearly two-year conflict in Ethiopia has left almost half the population of Tigray region in "severe" need of food, as aid groups struggle to reach the population because of insufficient fuel supplies, the World Food Programme (WFP) has said.
Ukrainian grain

UN chief to rich nations: ‘Open wallets’ and ‘hearts’ for developing countries to purchase...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for wealthier countries to help developing nations purchase Ukrainian grain as supplies begin returning to global markets, in an appeal from the Black Sea port of Odesa on Friday, World Humanitarian Day.
ease food crisis

Ukraine: Guterres welcomes departure of first grain ship, to help ease food crisis

The UN chief on Monday welcomed the departure of the first ship from the Ukrainian port of Odesa, carrying grain under the landmark deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and Türkiye, overseen by the UN.
First grain ship

First grain ship leaves Ukraine: What, where and why this matters

A vessel carrying Ukrainian grain has left the Black Sea port of Odesa for the first time since Russia’s invasion in late February.
Ukraine grain exports

Ukraine grain exports deal to be signed soon – Turkish President

Türkiye, UN, Russia, Ukraine to soon sign deal to overcome grain issue, Turkish President Erdogan has said.
Four-way grain talks

Russia-Ukraine live news: Four-way grain talks to start in Turkey

Military delegations from Ukraine, Russia and Turkey will meet United Nations officials in Istanbul on Wednesday to discuss a deal to export Ukraine’s...
Global hunger crisis

Global hunger crisis pushing one child per minute, into severe malnutrition

Because of the global hunger crisis, every single minute, one child is pushed into life-threatening, severe malnutrition.
#ZeroHunger

UN food agency announces further refugee ration cuts, in quest for #ZeroHunger

The UN World Food Programme, WFP, said on Monday that it will have no choice but to make further food ration cuts soon for refugees.
paying more for less food

World’s most vulnerable now paying even more, for less food: FAO

Countries are expected to spend a staggering $1.8 trillion importing food they need this year; this would be a new world record but worryingly, it’s going to buy them less food, not more.

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