LONDON The UN’s World Food Program (WFP) on Friday called for $16.9 billion to address global food insecurity, which affects 343 million people in 74 countries. In a statement, the WFP warned that hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. The UN agency has released its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for $16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. "WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched