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The World Bank warned of accelerating growth in energy and food prices due to the war against Iran, conflicts and El Niño. Food prices will rise by 10% in 2026 and energy prices by 32%. The bank has already provided $8.7 billion in emergency assistance to vulnerable countries.
Aziz KarimovDubai authorities announced the launch of the Dubai Food Security Strategy 2030, approved by Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The strategy covers five areas — availability, affordability, food quality and safety, sustainability, and support for the sector — and includes five initiatives: from developing local agriculture to reducing food waste and strengthening supply chains.
Otabek YusupovPrime Minister Andy Burnham recommended that UK residents keep a three-day supply of canned food and bottled water at home in case of emergencies — wars, cyberattacks or natural disasters. The advice came against the backdrop of storms and recent outages caused by a major cybersecurity vulnerability. The opposition criticised the government for insufficient explanation of the risks.
Javlon TursunovThe UN World Food Programme announced a reduction of aid in Gaza: the number of recipients will fall from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people, with cash payments and hot meals cut. The reason cited is a funding deficit — the organization has received less than half of its previous funding and is requesting $400 million. Residents who have lost their homes and incomes fear a complete loss of support.
Sevara AzamovaEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament about six attacks on civilian ships over 10 days off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria. According to her, Ukraine is losing about €60 million a day in export revenue, while the global food system faces a combination of threats: a super El Niño, drought in both hemispheres, and the Middle East conflict complicating fertilizer exports.
Javlon TursunovThe UN World Food Programme announced it is cutting food aid in Gaza by roughly a third: about 500,000 people will lose monthly support, with the number of recipients falling from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. Rations have been halved, hot meals reduced from 250,000 to 150,000 per day, and cash payments reduced for 75,000 families. The reason is a funding shortfall: the organization lacks $450 million for the next six months. According to the UN, 1.4 million people in Gaza, two-thirds of the population, fac
Aziz KarimovAccording to the FAO, in 32 landlocked developing countries home to nearly 600 million people, about 57% cannot afford a healthy diet, and one in six faces hunger. Logistics costs for imports there are 75% higher than in transit countries. The issues were discussed at a forum held by the FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
Aziz KarimovClashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan and Blue Nile are intensifying the crisis: 24.6 million people face acute food shortages, and the UN's 2026 plan is only 41% funded. Drought, floods and disrupted supplies of fertilizer and diesel through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait worsen the situation, while the UN Security Council extended the arms embargo only for Darfur.
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