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hunger — Republicans' reckless gamble on hunger (featured)
United States

Republicans’ reckless gamble on hunger

Can Republicans afford to ignore the human cost of their food stamp cuts, or will it come back to haunt them at the ballot box?

31 Jul 2026 · 10:00 GMT 3 months ago
hunger — A Hunger for Change: Can the World Reverse Course on Food Insecurity? (featured)
United States

A Hunger for Change: Can the World Reverse Course on Food Insecurity?

A stark warning from a UN agency head: conflicts and energy shocks threaten to reverse decades of progress against global hunger, putting millions at risk of starvation.

22 Jul 2026 · 10:27 GMT 3 months ago
Afghanistan — Afghanistan Teeters on Chaos as Socioeconomic Pressures Fuel Violence (featured)
Europe

Afghanistan Teeters on Chaos as Socioeconomic Pressures Fuel Violence

The situation in Afghanistan is dire, with widespread poverty, unemployment, and restrictions on women's rights contributing to the escalating violence. Can humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts save the country from itself?

23 Jun 2026 · 18:47 GMT 4 months ago
South Asia — Is South Asia Ready for India's Economic Surge? (featured)
South Asia

Is South Asia Ready for India’s Economic Surge?

India’s impressive 7.8% GDP growth challenges perceptions of South Asia. The question remains: will this economic surge benefit all or deepen inequalities?

5 Jun 2026 · 11:47 GMT 4 months ago
Climate Change — Climate Crisis: South Asia's Scorching Heatwave Signals Urgency (featured)
South Asia

Climate Crisis: South Asia’s Scorching Heatwave Signals Urgency

South Asia is facing a brutal heatwave; lives hang in the balance as climate change wreaks havoc. Will global leaders finally wake up?

2 Jun 2026 · 22:38 GMT 4 months ago
South Asia Outbreak — South Asia's Outbreak: 500 Children Dead, Where's the Outrage? (featured)
South Asia

South Asia’s Outbreak: 500 Children Dead, Where’s the Outrage?

Over 500 children have died in South Asia due to a health crisis, yet global indifference persists. Will we finally confront this neglect?

24 May 2026 · 21:20 GMT 5 months ago

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