WORLDJul 19 · 05:14 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy OPE ADETAYO, Associated Press

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

The Iran war has caused a spike in petrol prices in Nigeria, leading to increased malnutrition among children, particularly in northern regions. UNICEF and the World Bank report rising poverty and food insecurity linked to the conflict's global economic impact.

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