UN warns thirteen hotspots face imminent starvation

The United Nations has identified 13 global "hotspots" facing severe food insecurity and potential famine in the coming months, including Sudan, Gaza, and Haiti. The World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN highlighted Sudan, South Sudan, Gaza, Mali, and Haiti as the five countries at highest risk. Yemen, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, and Nigeria also face significant threats. The UN attributes the crisis to conflicts, economic instability, and climate issues, urging immediate humanitarian aid and increased funding to prevent widespread starvation and address the escalating global hunger crisis.