Friday, 20 May 2022 (YJC)_ "We support the efforts and leadership of the United Nations in addressing food insecurity issues, and we are ready to assist in these efforts," said Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Friday, 19 March 2021_Palestinian refugees in the blockaded Gaza Strip have demonstrated in front UNRWA aid office against cuts to vital services and assistance by the UN agency.
Thursday, 05 November 2020 _The world's biggest iceberg is set to smash into a remote South Atlantic island that is home to thousands of penguins and seals, and could impede their ability to gather food , scientists told Agence France-Presse (AFP) Wednesday.
Saturday, 05 September 2020_The head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization has said that the country is facing bans harsher than oil-for- food sanctions as it is being prohibited from selling its oil in exchange for food or medicine.
Saturday, 11 July 2020_The United Nations has warned that almost 10 million Yemenis are facing acute food shortages in the impoverished Arab country, stressing that urgent action is needed to avert a famine there.
Tehran, 09 June_The United States has activated a set of sanctions it imposed on Iran’s shipping network six months ago, in a move expected to further hamper imports of food and medical supplies into Iran at a time when the country is fighting to contain a deadly coronavirus outbreak.
A Yemeni maritime official says the Saudi-led coalition has impounded more than a dozen ships carrying energy derivatives and food destined for the conflict-plagued and impoverished Arab country, despite the fact that the vessels had earlier acquired necessary permits from the United Nations.
Tehran 11 March_Tehran says the United States has blocked the entry of food stuffs and medicine into Iran through its unlawful sanctions, but shamelessly denies doing so.
Tehran 21 January_Around 108,000 flood-stricken people have been provided with relief during outreach operations in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, where unprecedented torrential downpours have left a trail of destruction.
TEHRAN, Dec 25_The Trump administration’s new policy to strip 3.7 million people of their nutrition benefits will deepen the crisis of hunger in America with some states being deeply affected.
TEHRAN, Dec 24_Displaced Syrians from the south of Idlib province fight the cold as they sit out in the open and queue to receive food aid from a truck in the countryside west of the town of Dana in the northwestern Syrian region.
TEHRAN, Dec 14_Iran has described as an act of “sabotage” drugs intentionally inserted in various Iranian confectionery products, saying its food industry was targeted in a bid to spread “terror.”
TEHRAN, August 11 - Authorities enforcing a strict curfew in Indian-administered Kashmir promised easing of restrictions on Sunday and essential supplies for an Islamic festival, as the divided Himalayan region remained in a lockdown after India's decision to strip it of its constitutional autonomy.
TEHRAN, August 8- McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC: If you pass by these and other fast- food outlets on your daily commute, weight gain might be the result, new research shows.
TEHRAN, Jul 24 -What's on the menu? Far too often, it's cheap, unhealthy food s, which are a leading risk factor for about one-fifth of all deaths around the world, new research shows.
TEHRAN, Jun 3 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a good look at the safety and effectiveness of CBD products on Friday, as it weighs how to best regulate the hemp-derived compound going forward.
TEHRAN, May 30 - People who eat large amounts of heavily-processed food s, from breakfast cereals and ready meals to muffins and ice cream, have a greater risk of heart attack, stroke and early death, according to two major studies.
TEHRAN, May 28 - Ships carrying food and fuel intended for Venezuela have been sabotaged to prevent them from reaching their destination, President Nicolas Maduro has said, labeling the acts “torture to the economic body of the country.”