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UN food agency warns that tens of thousands could die during third year of war in Sudan

UN food agency warns that tens of thousands could die during third year of war in Sudan

  • Shaun Hughes of the World Food Programme says 10 areas of the country are affected by famine and it could spread to another 17
  • His agency faces a $650m shortfall in its funding needs for Sudan over the next 6 months alone
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Analysis Will US pressure on Iraq succeed in bringing Iran-backed militias to heel? photos

Will US pressure on Iraq succeed in bringing Iran-backed militias to heel?

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Analysis The demise of ‘Iraq’s Sesame Street’ and a sea change in US soft power 

The demise of ‘Iraq’s Sesame Street’ and a sea change in US soft power 

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Analysis What shutdown of USAID programs means for vulnerable Arab countries

What shutdown of USAID programs means for vulnerable Arab countries

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Saudi visitors forecast to spend £940m in UK during 2025

Saudi visitors forecast to spend £940m in UK during 2025

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World’s best surfers riding Abu Dhabi’s perfect waves

World’s best surfers riding Abu Dhabi’s perfect waves

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Update Syrian FM says Russia, Iran have sent new government ‘positive indications’

Syrian FM says Russia, Iran have sent new government ‘positive indications’

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Tech chiefs hope diversified supply chains will protect against trade war

Tech chiefs hope diversified supply chains will protect against trade war

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Special Peace remains a distant hope as Sudan’s battle lines shift

Peace remains a distant hope as Sudan’s battle lines shift

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Analysis Why pressure is growing to finalize UK-GCC free trade agreement

Why pressure is growing to finalize UK-GCC free trade agreement

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Analysis Steven Witkoff, the real estate investor forging President Trump’s Middle East diplomatic deals

Steven Witkoff, the real estate investor forging President Trump’s Middle East diplomatic deals

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Social media disinformation fueling poor governance, Nigerian foreign minister tells WEF

Social media disinformation fueling poor governance, Nigerian foreign minister tells WEF

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Special How questions of sovereignty and security are fueling instability in the Sahel

How questions of sovereignty and security are fueling instability in the Sahel

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