![Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710806278_TBUNRWAAID.jpg)
Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says
The IPC estimated two people out of every 10,000 dying daily from starvation or from malnutrition and disease.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710745233_TBAwomanjpg.jpg)
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
AWANI Global: Food Security: Combating hunger in an evolving landscape
Dr Oleg Barabanov from the Russian Academy of Sciences weighs in on the challenges posed by climate crises and conflicts on global food security, as he explores actionable steps countries and Malaysia can counter food shortages and price spikes while strengthening self-reliance.
Sun Nov 26 2023
![North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid food shortages North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid food shortages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677567827_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid food shortages
Kim said hitting grain production targets this year was a top priority and emphasized the importance of stable agriculture production.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676437918_KOREA.jpg)
North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening, South Korea says
North Korea has effectively acknowledged serious food shortages, South Korea's unification ministry said.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675826237_Yanomami.jpg)
Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says
About 20,000 wildcat miners on the Yanomami reservation in northern Brazil have brought malaria and severe food shortages.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change? Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674190209_PaddyField.jpg)
Could genetically modified rice be the answer to food shortages caused by climate change?
Research reveals that by genetically modifying rice, it could grow successfully in different countries and environments.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Explainer: Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis Explainer: Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660101823_UKRAINE.jpg)
Explainer: Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis
The agreement was designed to alleviate global food shortages, with Ukraine's customers including some of the world's poorest countries.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Russian, Indonesian presidents discuss Ukraine, food supplies Russian, Indonesian presidents discuss Ukraine, food supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61656642665_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Russian, Indonesian presidents discuss Ukraine, food supplies
During a joint briefing after their talks in the Kremlin, Putin said that he informed Widodo in detail of the situation in Ukraine.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654653636_WHO.jpg)
Food shortages are next global health crisis - Expert
Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Sands warned.
Wed Jun 08 2022
!['We are going to die': Food shortages add to Sri Lanka's woes 'We are going to die': Food shortages add to Sri Lanka's woes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653026191_COLOMBO.jpg)
'We are going to die': Food shortages add to Sri Lanka's woes
President Gotabaya has warned of a food shortage as the island nation battles a devastating economic crisis.
Fri May 20 2022
![ANALYSIS - COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings ANALYSIS - COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652418811_VirusOutbreakNorth.jpg)
ANALYSIS - COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings
A nationwide lockdown would hamper ongoing anti-drought efforts and the mobilisation of labour, analysts said.
Fri May 13 2022
![Tumpat MP braves floodwaters to extend help to residents Tumpat MP braves floodwaters to extend help to residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646234141_PPusatKhidmatPa.jpg)
Tumpat MP braves floodwaters to extend help to residents
To ensure that no flood victims go hungry due to food shortage, Tumpat MP Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi decided to navigate through three kilometres of floodwaters using a boat to distribute food aid.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631160158_taliban.jpg)
World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy
People urged the leadership to revive the Afghan economy, which faces steep inflation, food shortages exacerbated by drought.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Home Ministry launches 'Op Bantu' to channel food aid to the needy Home Ministry launches 'Op Bantu' to channel food aid to the needy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625578858_HamzahZainuddin.jpg)
Home Ministry launches 'Op Bantu' to channel food aid to the needy
The Home Ministry launched Op Bantu today to help any individuals facing food shortages amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jul 06 2021