Congressional representatives
The House Republicans' passage of H.R.1, a bill aiming to overhaul the tax code and make significant cuts to social programs, has been met with fierce opposition from Democrats, who describe it as a "bad deal for the American people." The bill, which passed 218-214,
Foreign food assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a dire warning about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the entire population is facing severe food insecurity and nearly 500,000 people are on the brink of famine. WFP Deputy Executive Director Karl Skau described the situation as "worse
Food supply
Humanitarian needs in the war-torn Gaza Strip have reached an all-time high, with the entire population of 2 million people struggling with acute food insecurity. According to Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director at the World Food Programme, children are going hungry, and malnutrition is surging, with 90,000 children in
Food supply
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono has reiterated the importance of food security as the focus of ASEAN Plus Three (APT) during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Citing recent reports from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), Sugiono emphasized that food
Congressional representatives
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has issued a scathing statement on the passage of the Republicans' reconciliation bill, highlighting the bill's devastating consequences for millions of Americans. According to Dingell, the bill will rip healthcare away from 17 million people, make the biggest cuts to food assistance ever, and
Food supply
As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) has resumed relief convoys to the Gaza Strip, with a convoy of 40 trucks loaded with basic food supplies crossing into Gaza on Wednesday. The aid, provided in cooperation with the World Food Programme (WFP), will be
Food supply
China continues to demonstrate its support for Yemen's relief and development efforts, with recent statements emphasizing its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis. The Chinese Embassy in Yemen's Charge d'Affaires, Shao Zheng, met with the Senior Representative of the UN World Food Programme in
Congressional representatives
Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a scathing statement regarding the House passage of President Trump's budget, which imposes the largest cut to health care and food assistance in American history. The "Big, Beautiful Bill" aims to provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest 0.1 percent,
Congressional representatives
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released a scathing statement after voting against the bill, emphasizing the devastating impact it will have on millions of Americans. The legislation allocates $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, primarily benefiting the wealthy, while stripping healthcare from 17 million people and threatening food assistance
Food supply
The UN World Food Programme has launched its Second-Generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Lesotho, a five-year plan worth USD 94,896,929, marking a new chapter in the fight against hunger, malnutrition, and climate-related challenges in the country. The plan focuses on sustainable development and national ownership, with Lesotho&
United Nations
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the death in detention of a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member in Yemen, renewing his call for an immediate, transparent, and thorough investigation and accountability. The detention has further constrained the UN's ability to operate effectively in Yemen and has
United Nations
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) continues to face significant challenges in delivering life-saving food assistance to the people of Gaza, where nearly one in three people are not eating for days due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation. With over two million people in need of food assistance, the WFP
