Global News Podcast A famine has been confirmed in Gaza City
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Aug 22, 2025 A humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza City as a famine has been confirmed, putting over half a million people at risk due to blocked aid. The podcast delves into the dire impacts of conflict on food and medical supplies, especially for children. It also casts a spotlight on extreme heat in the workplace due to climate change and interesting scientific theories linking black holes to dark energy. Plus, catch the bizarre arrest of a crypto scammer in Seoul, highlighting the ongoing blend of crime and technology.
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Famine Officially Confirmed In Gaza City
- The IPC confirmed famine in Gaza City based on specific criteria of starvation, malnutrition and mortality.
- Caroline Hawley and the UN say obstruction of aid and destroyed local resources caused catastrophic conditions for over half a million people.
Journalist On-the-Ground Describes Scarcity
- Khada Al-Kurd described people in Gaza City struggling to access food, water and medical supplies amid looting of aid trucks.
- He said some improvements exist but they do not negate the ongoing famine and lack of basic supplies.
How Famine Is Defined And Caused
- The IPC defines famine by thresholds: extreme food lack, acute malnutrition and specific death rates.
- Caroline Hawley highlights destroyed cropland, decimated livestock and banned fishing as drivers that eliminate local food sources.