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Sudan's government and the World Food Programme are expanding their partnership to tackle hunger and boost farming development. The UN agency plans to move operations back to the capital as stability improves.
Ethan Hunger plans to complete 19 super sprint triathlons in 24 hours to break a world record and raise $500,000 for his local food bank. Since 2021, his extreme fitness challenges have already brought in $800,000 to fight hunger in his community.
Thailand has become a global food powerhouse by combining ancient market traditions with cutting-edge science. The country now ranks among the world's top three exporters for rice, chicken, cassava, tuna, shrimp, and sugar.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
Ghana just secured a major investment to revolutionize its struggling agriculture sector and feed more people. The World Bank is backing a project that will give farmers cutting-edge weather tech and boost production of essential crops.
A three-way partnership between Zimbabwe, Russia, and the World Food Programme is delivering critical food relief to drought-affected communities during the country's toughest months. The collaboration shows how international cooperation can directly combat hunger when it matters most.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Philadelphia International Airport just hosted the world's longest line of cheesesteaks, stretching 1,291 sandwiches long. The year-long effort brought together local businesses and community volunteers to celebrate the city's most famous food.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
South Korea is emerging as the world's top destination for food technology, transforming how people eat with AI-powered devices and apps. The country launched the World FoodTech Forum in 2024 to share its innovations with the world.
Philadelphia International Airport just earned a Guinness World Record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks in one delicious row. The citywide effort brought together businesses, volunteers, and iconic Philly brands to celebrate the city's most famous food.
A Berkeley company just won a global competition for its edible coating that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh longer. Akorn Technology beat 1,200+ entries from 113 countries to claim the prize and help solve one of the world's biggest food challenges.
Thailand is transforming from the "Kitchen of the World" into a global food innovation powerhouse. A new program backed by government and major corporations is helping startups turn scientific breakthroughs into real products that could change how we eat.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Thailand is transforming from the "kitchen of the world" into a global food innovation powerhouse with a new program targeting the $222 trillion global food market. The Thai Kitchen 2026 initiative will help local food entrepreneurs scale their ideas into high-value, sustainable products that compete worldwide.
Nigeria just launched a nationwide Community Food Bank Programme to tackle malnutrition in 2 million children under five. The initiative will provide food vouchers and nutrition counseling to vulnerable families through local health centers starting April 2026.
Ghana has secured $3.5 billion from the World Bank Group and development partners for a major agricultural initiative that promises to strengthen food security and create thousands of jobs. The AgriConnect Compact represents one of the largest investments in West African agriculture in recent years.
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