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PM Modi Gifts Assam's Joha Rice To UN Food Panel Chief. Why This Tiny Fragrant Grain Is So Special
Joha rice received its Geographical Indication (GI) status on April 27, 2017, officially recognising it as a product unique to Assam.
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NDTV Exclusive: A Catastrophe Captured By Satellites, Ignored By The World
In Darfur, the violence that once mobilised international outrage in the early years of the civil war, has returned in a form many here insist never truly disappeared.
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US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns
Fertiliser shortages - worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure - have already lowered agricultural productivity, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said.
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Rohingyas In Bangladesh Fear UN Food Aid Cuts Amid Drop In Global Funding
Refugees are officially not allowed to work in Bangladesh, and smaller rations make survival even more difficult for Rohingyas.
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Middle East War Could Trigger Worst Global Aid Crisis Since COVID, Warns UN
The World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned that the fallout from the conflict could rival, or exceed, disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.
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Iran May Allow Oil Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz, But There's A China Catch
Iran is reportedly considering a new approach to manage oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes.
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Famine Over In Gaza But Food Situation Remains Critical: UN
A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire.
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Jakarta, Not Tokyo, Is Now World's Most Populous City With Nearly 42 Million Residents
Jakarta is known for its energy, food, culture and fast-growing urban life. If you are planning a trip to the Indonesian capital, here are some cool things to do there
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India Rises To 9th Position Globally In Total Forest Area
India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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"Only Way To Save Lives": Upholding Gaza Ceasefire "Vital", Says UN
Maintaining the Gaza ceasefire is critical for delivering life-saving food aid in the territory, the United Nations said Tuesday, repeating a call for all border crossings to be opened.
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Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
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"Should Haunt Us All": UN Confirms Famine In Gaza, 1st Ever In Middle East
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East, with its experts saying 500,000 people were facing "catastrophic" hunger.
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US Promises Gaza Food Plan After Envoy Visit
President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid.
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Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
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PM Modi Gifts Assam's Joha Rice To UN Food Panel Chief. Why This Tiny Fragrant Grain Is So Special
Joha rice received its Geographical Indication (GI) status on April 27, 2017, officially recognising it as a product unique to Assam.
-
NDTV Exclusive: A Catastrophe Captured By Satellites, Ignored By The World
In Darfur, the violence that once mobilised international outrage in the early years of the civil war, has returned in a form many here insist never truly disappeared.
-
US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns
Fertiliser shortages - worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure - have already lowered agricultural productivity, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said.
-
Rohingyas In Bangladesh Fear UN Food Aid Cuts Amid Drop In Global Funding
Refugees are officially not allowed to work in Bangladesh, and smaller rations make survival even more difficult for Rohingyas.
-
Middle East War Could Trigger Worst Global Aid Crisis Since COVID, Warns UN
The World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned that the fallout from the conflict could rival, or exceed, disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.
-
Iran May Allow Oil Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz, But There's A China Catch
Iran is reportedly considering a new approach to manage oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes.
-
Famine Over In Gaza But Food Situation Remains Critical: UN
A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire.
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Jakarta, Not Tokyo, Is Now World's Most Populous City With Nearly 42 Million Residents
Jakarta is known for its energy, food, culture and fast-growing urban life. If you are planning a trip to the Indonesian capital, here are some cool things to do there
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India Rises To 9th Position Globally In Total Forest Area
India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
-
"Only Way To Save Lives": Upholding Gaza Ceasefire "Vital", Says UN
Maintaining the Gaza ceasefire is critical for delivering life-saving food aid in the territory, the United Nations said Tuesday, repeating a call for all border crossings to be opened.
-
Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
-
"Should Haunt Us All": UN Confirms Famine In Gaza, 1st Ever In Middle East
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East, with its experts saying 500,000 people were facing "catastrophic" hunger.
-
US Promises Gaza Food Plan After Envoy Visit
President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid.
-
Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
