Bolivia Bus Crash: 31 dead
At least 31 people were killed and a dozen others injured after a bus plunged off a precipice in Bolivia's Yocalla municipality.
In its flagship 2025 Global Outlook report, released at the WFP's Rome headquarters, the agency said that at least 343 million people across 74 countries are currently facing acute food insecurity, marking a 10% increase compared to last year.
Some 16.9 billion U.S. dollars will be needed to help people in the world who need the most urgent humanitarian food assistance in 2025, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said on Friday 23 November.
In its flagship 2025 Global Outlook report, released at the WFP's Rome headquarters, the agency said that at least 343 million people across 74 countries are currently facing acute food insecurity, marking a 10% increase compared to last year.
The country contexts in which WFP operates are becoming more complex, making reaching people in need more difficult and costly, says the report.
The shortfalls in funding raised in 2024 have already forced the WFP to scale back its activities this year, often leaving some of the most vulnerable behind, according to the report.
The report projects that in 2025, approximately 16.9 billion U.S. dollars will be needed to provide assistance to 123 million people in hunger.
WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain stressed that global humanitarian needs are rising, fueled by devastating conflicts, more frequent climate disasters, and extensive economic turmoil, demanding financial and diplomatic support from the international community.
The iconic Dubai Fountain will close for five months starting in May for a major upgrade, enhancing its technology, choreography, and sound system. Visitors can expect a more spectacular show when it returns in October.
Apple is reportedly working on a version of AirPods Pro with integrated cameras, set to launch as early as 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the cameras won’t be featured in the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, the new tech aims to enhance AI-driven features and spatial audio integration.
Russian President has invited his U.S. counterpart, along with leaders from many other countries to Moscow in May to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which Russians refer to as the "Great Patriotic War."
Public sector strikes are causing major disruptions across Germany, including halted public transport in Frankfurt, as workers demand higher pay and better conditions.
USAID has long promoted itself as a supporter of press freedom, but reports suggest its media funding may have influenced domestic narratives in Europe and post-Soviet states. With the Trump administration freezing its grants, the agency’s role in shaping global information is under scrutiny.
Flooding in Kentucky has left 11 dead and prompted over 1,000 rescues as emergency teams continue relief efforts
At least 31 people were killed and a dozen others injured after a bus plunged off a precipice in Bolivia's Yocalla municipality.
King Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s opposition to Palestinian displacement during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington
A Delta plane has crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring at least 17 people
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