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Speakers at the global World Food Day ceremony in Rome today called for stronger political will and more financial support to end hunger and malnutrition in all its forms, urging the international community to step up its efforts until everyone has enough and quality food. FAO

Citizens in Yambio, South Sudan celebrated the launch of a Partnership for Recovery and Resilience which aims to re-establishing access to basic services, restoring productive capacities, rebuilding institutions, and nurturing effective partnerships. UNMISS

The UN’s top human rights official has called on Saudi Arabia and Turkey to “reveal everything they know” about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. UNTV CH

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is helping farmers in the Philippines be better prepared and assess damages caused by extreme weather events with the use of drones. FAO

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The World Health Organization expressed concern about the recent spike in violent incidents in Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is making the response more difficult and increasing the risk of the outbreak spreading not only within the DRC, but also to neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative in the DRC, Leila Zerrougui, announced to staff that a UN colleague based in Beni had tested positive for Ebola and is now receiving the necessary medical treatment. UNIFEED / FILE

A UN spokesperson said Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande condemned the reported killing of at least 15 civilians and injury to 20 others as a result of an airstrike on minibuses in Jabal Ras District of Hodeidah Governorate on Sunday describing the incident as “horrific.” UNIFEED / FILE

Yunus is among 900 Syrian refugees and Turkish community members who have benefitted from a partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Turkish government which provides agricultural training. FAO

Briefing by Monica Grayley, Spokesperson for the President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly.

As the International Monetary and Financial Committee gathers in Bali, Indonesia for the IMF’s Annual Meetings, leaders are looking to defuse trade tensions, boost cooperation and communication and move the global economy to more sustainable growth. IMF