Geneva, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Tens of millions more in acute hunger if Mideast war drags on: UN

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An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Mideast war carried on through June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The war, now in its third week, has killed hundreds and seen Iran launch retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf nations, as well as a front opening in Lebanon with Israel battling Hezbollah. "If the Middle East conflict continues through June, an additional 45 m......

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