CAIRO — International experts portrayed a grim picture for war-torn Sudan, warning in a report Thursday…
Humanitarian crises
Experts say Gaza is at ‘high risk’ of famine despite increased aid to the north
JUBA, South Sudan — An influx of aid appears to have eased a hunger crisis in…
As the number of displaced people surges, an ‘Inflatable Refugee’ in Barcelona sparks questions
BARCELONA, Spain — Hugging his knees and clad in a bright orange life vest, the giant…
The UN says a quarter of the world’s children under 5 have severe food poverty. Many are in Africa
KALTUNGO, Nigeria — The 9-month-old twins cried nonstop and tugged at their mother, seeking attention but…
NYC policy on how long migrant families can stay in shelters was ‘haphazard,’ audit finds
NEW YORK — A New York City policy imposing 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant…
The UN says there’s ‘full-blown famine’ in northern Gaza. What does that mean?
TEL AVIV, Israel — The head of the United Nations World Food Program says northern Gaza…
A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’
WASHINGTON — A top U.N. official said Friday that hard-hit northern Gaza was now in “full-blown…
Biden will give election-year roast at annual correspondents’ dinner amid protests
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast Saturday night before a…
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023,…