The UN says global hunger has hit a new high

The world faces an alarming 295 million people struggling with acute hunger in 2024, according to the United Nations—a dire warning as major donors slash funding for aid amid climate change, economic crises, and conflicts in countries like Syria, Yemen, Sudan, and Gaza. The humanitarian crisis has deepened into its third month in Gaza, with access to basic necessities increasingly strained by Israel's blockades. The growing crisis raises questions about whether global hunger is rooted in systemic failures or a neglect of humanity’s basic needs.