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Yemen Country Security Report
Travel Advisory The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication assesses that travelers should not travel to Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines. T…
World food prices hit record high in 2022: UN
PARIS, World food prices fell for a ninth month in a row in December but hit their highest level on record for the full year in 2022, UN data showed.Food prices soared to a monthly record high in March after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukrai…
Recognizing and tackling a global food crisis
This year, acute food insecurity is projected to reach a new peak, surpassing the food crisis experienced in 2007-2008. A combination of factors—including greater poverty and supply chain disruptions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukr…
Third of world in recession this year, IMF Head warns
WASHINGTON— A third of the global economy will be in recession this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the US, EU and China see their economies slow.It c…
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West Africa food insecurity demands climate-smart response amid multiple crises
In the face of the crisis, the World Bank is deploying short- and long-term responses to boost food and nutrition security, reduce risks, and strengthen food systems.These actions form part of the institution’s global response to the ongoing food secur…
Typhoon Warnings Issued in South Korea, Businesses to Halt Operations
South Korea issued weather advisories and raised its typhoon alert level on Monday as Typhoon Hinnamnor neared, with heavy rain and strong wind already lashing southern parts of the country.The typhoon, traveling northward at a speed of 19 kilometers p…
US Announces Another $150 Million for Africa Food Crisis
ACCRA, GHANA — U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday announced a $150 million package for Africa to help address food and humanitarian crises.Speaking before a gathering of over 500 participants at the University of Ghana in Acc…
