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Global food supply has become ‘collateral damage’ in conflicts: Secretary-General

UN News · Official source · Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has worsened hunger crises and must immediately end, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.

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World · Blaze Media

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World · BBC News

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World · Blaze Media

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World · Nikkei Asia

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Technology · TechCrunch

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Business · NPR

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

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