Kathmandu. The United Nations has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East risks making the global hunger problem even more severe. The UN's World Food Programme indicated that the number of people facing acute food shortages worldwide could reach a new record by 2026.If the conflict prolongs, an estimated 45 million more people could fall into food insecurity. According to experts, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting not only oil transport but also the movement of ships carrying fertilizer, which is directly impacting food production.The United Nations stated it is intensifying efforts to provide food, water,...