Global food prices rose for the third month in May.
The Food and Agricultural Agency estimates global food prices increased by 0.9% in May, marking the third consecutive month of upward growth. This increase follows a period of decrease from the record highs established in March 2022.
Namibian desert town sees a return of sandboarding
Sandboarding is booming in Namibia's coastal resort town, surrounded by miles of captivating dunes. This growth is being aided by the nearly twofold increase in cruise ships that landed at nearby Walvis Bay in the previous year.
Food crisis in Haiti: UN warns of escalating starvation as gang rule
Over a million people are at risk of starvation due to Haiti's political unrest and gang-related violence, with child malnutrition comparable to that in conflict zones. Several issues, including gang violence, economic collapse, and political instability, have contributed to Haiti's catastrophic predicament.
Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
Climate change alters the feeding habits of Arctic Reindeer
The dietary patterns of reindeer have significantly changed due to climate change in the Arctic, especially in the last ten or so years. These fantastic animals are currently having difficulty surviving on their own, particularly in the cold. Stay tuned for additional information!
Honoring Taiwanese identity: a dialect that was once outlawed reappears
Taiwan observes February 28 as the anniversary of the Chinese nationalist government's 1947 crackdown. After 77 years, Taiwanese people celebrate a completely different identity from the one they feel mainland China imposed on them. Reviving a language that was formerly outlawed in public life is one way they're achieving this.
Niagara, Canada, announces a state of emergency due to a solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will take place; it will be the first of the year. According to NASA, the total solar eclipse will cross the US, Canada, and Mexico on its way across North America. The Niagara area of Ontario had proclaimed a state of emergency prior to that.
Israel-Hamas War: Food headed for Gaza rots as Egypt's Rafah gate remains closed.
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to decay, as the Rafah border crossing remains closed to relief deliveries for the third week in a row, and Palestinians face rising hunger. Watch to learn more.
Hundreds of farmers have participated in the continuing protests by driving their tractors into Madrid.
Farmers in Spain have clashed with police during protests in Madrid. They want the government to protect them from cheaper imports and to charge more for their produce. From the capital of Spain, Sonia Gallego reports.
Israel continues its attack on Gaza, putting lives on hold.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been uprooted, their houses have been reduced to ruins, and their futures are on hold indefinitely. Al Jazeera spoke with a young student, a father of three, and an artist about how the war is delaying their aspirations.
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