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Ethiopia’s food security transformation highlighted ahead of COP32

Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on wheat imports were discussed at a high-level event held in London, focusing on the country’s agricultural transformation and its relevance ahead of COP32.

13 May 2026-18:40
Global food prices hit highest level in over three years amid Iran war impact

World food prices rose in April to their highest level in more than three years, driven in part by disruptions linked to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.

08 May 2026-17:06
6.5 million people in Somalia face crisis-level hunger as drought persists

The humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating rapidly, with millions now facing severe hunger due to a combination of drought, conflict, displacement, and declining humanitarian funding, according to the World Food Programme.

08 May 2026-16:49
World food prices rise for third straight month, Iran conflict disrupts supply

World food prices continued their upward trend in April, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

08 May 2026-12:55
Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO

Biopharmaceutical company Odyssey Therapeutics (ODTX.O), opens new tab has raised $279 million in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Thursday.

08 May 2026-05:35
Iran says no concerns over food supply despite external pressures

A senior Iranian lawmaker has said there are no concerns over the supply of agricultural products and essential goods in the country, adding that potential external pressures, including reported threats of a naval blockade, would not affect the agricultural sector due to the country’s high level of domestic self-sufficiency.

05 May 2026-14:55
Hormuz disruptions threaten Africa’s food supply

Africa’s next food crisis may not begin on the farm, but in a distant shipping lane.

05 May 2026-14:36
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi kicks off immersive family workshops this May

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has launched a diverse May program featuring science-based workshops, interactive activities, and wellness experiences for all ages.

03 May 2026-16:13
Chinese cancer patient uses food delivery app to seek companionship

A unique food delivery request from a cancer patient recently triggered a chain of caregiving efforts in Guangdong, China.

02 May 2026-10:21
Korea to expand livestock exports to Vietnam's "incredibly huge" market

Korea will expand exports to Vietnam to include the country’s entire meat market, a step up from Cheong Wa Dae’s announcement last week that the two nations had reached a quarantine agreement for Korean poultry exports to the Southeast Asian economy.

27 Apr 2026-14:53