A third of Afghanistan’s population at risk of severe or acute hunger amid war and drought – UN food agency

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that the dual impact of war and a drought has fueled an “extraordinarily difficult year for Afghanistan,” putting 14 million citizens at risk of severe or acute hunger. … Read More >A third of Afghanistan’s population at risk of severe or acute hunger amid war and drought – UN food agency

‘A slap in the face’: Workers angry after SPC canned food giant becomes first Australian company to mandate vaccination

Employees of Australia’s canned vegetable and fruit giant SPC have complained to local media that they’re furious about mandatory vaccinations but will abide by the order to keep their jobs and livelihoods. … Read More >‘A slap in the face’: Workers angry after SPC canned food giant becomes first Australian company to mandate vaccination

CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling BLASTS jailing of drone informant Daniel Hale

n this episode of Going Underground, we speak to CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling. He discusses the growing tensions between the US, Israel and Iran in the Persian Gulf, official leaks versus unofficial ‘frowned upon’ leaks, the weaponisation of the Espionage Act against himself and Daniel Hale, the man who revealed the shocking civilian casualties of the US drone program … Read More >CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling BLASTS jailing of drone informant Daniel Hale

Bolivian political analyst: US embargo main reason for Cuba’s hardships!

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Diego Von Vacano, a Bolivian political analyst. He discusses the protests in Cuba over a lack of Covid-19 vaccines, medical supplies and shortages in goods, the causes of Cuba’s hardships and why the US economic blockade is the largest cause, mainstream media focus on anti-revolution Cubans in Miami, many of whom are descendants of those that benefited from the US-backed Batista regime, the chances of US intervention in Cuba … Read More >Bolivian political analyst: US embargo main reason for Cuba’s hardships!

1 in 10 people malnourished in 2020, UN says, with pandemic stalling chances of eradicating world hunger by 2030

A United Nations (UN) report has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated world hunger, raising concerns that the organization’s goal of ensuring no one is starving by 2030 is now unattainable. … Read More >1 in 10 people malnourished in 2020, UN says, with pandemic stalling chances of eradicating world hunger by 2030

‘Freedom, food, vaccines!’ Mass protests in Cuba backed by US officials as president urges supporters to defy ‘foreign meddling’

Large anti-government protests broke out in Cuba’s major cities in a rare display of “pro-freedom” sentiment that was immediately cheered on by US officials and denounced as “foreign provocations” by President Miguel Diaz-Canel. … Read More >‘Freedom, food, vaccines!’ Mass protests in Cuba backed by US officials as president urges supporters to defy ‘foreign meddling’

North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country’s food situation is “getting tense” due to last year’s natural disaster. The “malignant virus” is also an issue, state media reported on Wednesday. … Read More >North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue