food shortage
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Drives 400% Increase in Tomato Prices and Disrupts $2.3 Billion Annual Trade
Oct 24, 2025 12:28 am CST
The ongoing border closure between Pakistan and Afghanistan since October 11 has caused tomato prices to surge 400% in Pakistan and left 5,000 containers of goods stranded. This trade disruption is costing both nations approximately $1 million daily, affecting the $2.3 billion annual trade of essential commodities including fresh produce, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. A ceasefire has been established following talks in Qatar and Turkey, with further negotiations scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul.
WHO Reports Insufficient Aid and Persistent Hunger in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
The World Health Organization warns that despite the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza continues to face a humanitarian catastrophe with insufficient aid delivery and persistent hunger. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus states that only 200-300 trucks enter daily instead of the agreed 600, and Gaza's devastated health system will require at least $7 billion to rebuild.
Trapped In Gaza, Injured Mother 'Wishes To Die Together With Daughters'
Sep 24, 2025 05:25 pm CST
Explosions shake the walls of the dim basement in Gaza City where Noor Abu Hassira and her three daughters are sheltering. They can't see much through a small, raised window.