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Egyptian farmers harvest wheat on their land on 10 May 2025 in Banha, Al-Qalyubia governorate, Egypt. [Getty]

Egypt

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Russia sends grain supplies to crisis-hit Egypt amid Iran war

The war has disrupted essential supplies to Egypt, especially energy, with Gulf crude shipments, particularly from Kuwait.

Saleh Salem

06 April, 2026

A mother holding her baby is pictured, 22 November 2005, in her home in Naples near a package of baby milk by Swiss food group Nestle.

Qatar

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UAE recalls some Nestle infant formula products, Qatar warns

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 January, 2026

The public market in the Nuseirat Camp comes back to life after months of restrictions, in Gaza on October 29, 2025.

World Food Programme

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UN warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding squeeze

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 November, 2025

Over 17 million in Yemen are going hungry, including children

Yemen

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Over 17 million in Yemen are going hungry, including children

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 July, 2025

Food distribution Gaza [Getty]

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UN slams 'ridiculous' Israeli claim of 'plenty food' in Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 April, 2025

Lebanon IDPS

Lebanon-Israel conflict

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Rising Lebanon IDP numbers fuel fears of a water and food crisis

Suzanne Abou Said

Suzanne Abou Said

10 October, 2024

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Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 August, 2024

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Israel's brutal war batters Gaza's economy

Abeer Ayyoub

20 June, 2024

Egypt

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Egyptians struggle with first bread subsidy cut in 21st century

Thaer Mansour

18 June, 2024

Egyptian economy

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Egypt's basic goods prices soar despite decline in US$ value

Thaer Mansour

04 March, 2024

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Israel 'deliberately attacks' bakeries in Gaza: official

Sally Ibrahim

25 October, 2023

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The solution to UN food aid cuts to Palestinians is justice

Yara M. Asi

22 August, 2023

Morocco

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Moroccans protest cost of livings despite ban on demos

Basma El Atti

20 February, 2023

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Morocco suspends vegetables export as food crisis brews

Basma El Atti

15 February, 2023

Ukraine

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Ukraine urges UN, Turkey to stop Russia blocking grain deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 February, 2023

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IMF

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Food crisis: IMF warns 20 countries may require assistance

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

03 October, 2022

Lebanon

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Lebanon's Mikati warns of 'worsening' food insecurity

The New Arab Staff

23 September, 2022

David Beasley warned of famine across the world [Getty]

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'Knocking on famine's door': UN food chief wants action now

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 September, 2022

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UN ship leaves Ukraine with wheat for Ethiopia: ministry

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 September, 2022

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Erdogan to urge Russia to sends goods through Black Sea

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 September, 2022

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Bangladesh to buy 500,000 tonnes of Russian grain: sources

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 August, 2022