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UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid

More than 11 million refugees risk losing access to humanitarian aid owing to a dramatic funding crisis, according to the United Nations refugee agency.

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UN report says aid cuts led to global development slowdown DW 05/06/2025

Iceland ranked first in Human Development Index; AI poses both opportunities and challenges for equitable progress.

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Without science, there can be no development

UN report says aid cuts led to global development slowdown DW 05/06/2025

Iceland ranked first in Human Development Index; AI poses both opportunities and challenges for equitable progress.

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Public health

Without science, there can be no development

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Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume international aid payments amid allegations of irreparable harm from funding cut-offs.

SF food

Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid

The pause in USAID funding is worsening the hunger crisis in Sudan, threatening millions with malnutrition.

How USAID squandered billions in Haiti and around the globe

Transparency and accountability in spending tax dollars for international aid are crucial, particularly regarding USAID's operations in Haiti.

Bill Gates announces end of Gates Foundation and decries Elon Musk for Doge cuts

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's funding cuts to USAID, warning they endanger vulnerable populations and criticizes Musk's philanthropic commitments.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.

USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.

fromThe Nation

5 months ago

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DOGE Is a Massive Scam-Even on Its Own Terms

Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume international aid payments amid allegations of irreparable harm from funding cut-offs.

SF food

Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid

The pause in USAID funding is worsening the hunger crisis in Sudan, threatening millions with malnutrition.

How USAID squandered billions in Haiti and around the globe

Transparency and accountability in spending tax dollars for international aid are crucial, particularly regarding USAID's operations in Haiti.

Bill Gates announces end of Gates Foundation and decries Elon Musk for Doge cuts

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's funding cuts to USAID, warning they endanger vulnerable populations and criticizes Musk's philanthropic commitments.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.

USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.

fromThe Nation

5 months ago

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DOGE Is a Massive Scam-Even on Its Own Terms

Without USAID, My Neighbors in Sudan are Starving

The establishment of community response centers in Sudan has been vital for survival during ongoing humanitarian crises.

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Myanmar highlight severe humanitarian crises amid military actions and government responses.

Foreign aid rushed to quake-hit Myanmar as more than 1,600 killed

Myanmar faces dire humanitarian needs after 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting international rescue and aid efforts.

Berlin food

A timeline of Israel's weaponisation of aid to Gaza

Israel is using hunger as a weapon against Palestinians in Gaza, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.

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Europe begins to take action against Israel over the unacceptable situation in Gaza

European nations are increasingly critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, prompting reviews of diplomatic relations.

Why is aid to Sudan falling while famine and conflict worsen?

Sudan faces its worst famine in 40 years due to ongoing conflict and dwindling international aid.

fromtime.com

Without USAID, My Neighbors in Sudan are Starving

The establishment of community response centers in Sudan has been vital for survival during ongoing humanitarian crises.

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Myanmar highlight severe humanitarian crises amid military actions and government responses.

Foreign aid rushed to quake-hit Myanmar as more than 1,600 killed

Myanmar faces dire humanitarian needs after 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting international rescue and aid efforts.

Berlin food

A timeline of Israel's weaponisation of aid to Gaza

Israel is using hunger as a weapon against Palestinians in Gaza, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.

Europe politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

Europe begins to take action against Israel over the unacceptable situation in Gaza

European nations are increasingly critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, prompting reviews of diplomatic relations.

Why is aid to Sudan falling while famine and conflict worsen?

Sudan faces its worst famine in 40 years due to ongoing conflict and dwindling international aid.

more#humanitarian-crisis

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Nations are meeting in Spain to combat poverty, but the U.S. isn't one of them. Here's why

Financing is the engine of development. And right now, this engine is sputtering. We are here in Sevilla to change course, to repair and rev up the engine of development.

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#reproductive-rights

Starmer faces growing concerns from MPs over brutal' cuts to foreign aid budget

The Independent emphasizes the importance of funding journalism to provide unbiased reporting during critical times.

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.

UK politics

UK cuts to international aid will have huge impact, minister admits

Starmer faces growing concerns from MPs over brutal' cuts to foreign aid budget

The Independent emphasizes the importance of funding journalism to provide unbiased reporting during critical times.

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.

UK politics

UK cuts to international aid will have huge impact, minister admits

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Government Cleaners Find Nasty-Looking Brickweed After DOGE Leaves Building

Musk's tenure at DOGE is marked by chaos, incompetence, and a failure in delivering humanitarian aid, leaving a harmful legacy for millions.

US politics

Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

Johns Hopkins University is laying off over 2,000 workers due to federal funding cuts, significantly impacting public health initiatives.

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Significant US funding cuts could lead to 25 million deaths globally over the next 15 years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing financial support for health initiatives.

US news

Trump's cuts to international aid are stifling Africa's HIV research

Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

Johns Hopkins University is laying off over 2,000 workers due to federal funding cuts, significantly impacting public health initiatives.

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Significant US funding cuts could lead to 25 million deaths globally over the next 15 years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing financial support for health initiatives.

US news

Trump's cuts to international aid are stifling Africa's HIV research

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World politics

Conversation on future of aid long overdue': UK looks to lead response to swingeing US cuts

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy proposes a global conference to rethink international aid architecture due to significant US-led budget cuts.

#reconstruction

Renovation

Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust

Europe politics

Donors pledge billions as Syria calls for sanctions relief DW 03/17/2025

Renovation

Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust

Europe politics

Donors pledge billions as Syria calls for sanctions relief DW 03/17/2025

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I know how global aid works. Here's how Britain can do the right thing and make its money count | David Miliband

Innovations in aid are notable, but political hostility threatens funding and effectiveness.

Public support for aid contrasts with government actions; critical discussions on aid's purpose are needed.

Video. Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

International support is mobilizing to assist Israel in combating a significant wildfire impacting public safety.

Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

Israel faces severe wildfires leading to major road closures and evacuations, significantly disrupting national memorial and Independence Day events.

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Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day

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Video. Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

International support is mobilizing to assist Israel in combating a significant wildfire impacting public safety.

Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

Israel faces severe wildfires leading to major road closures and evacuations, significantly disrupting national memorial and Independence Day events.

Germany news

Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day

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#trump-administration

Exclusive | Trump weighs banning nonprofits from sending grant money overseas

President Trump may issue an executive order to restrict nonprofit organizations from providing grants internationally, especially targeting prominent groups.

Trump is taking a hammer to traditional pillars of soft power

Trump's administration is dismantling U.S. institutions vital for international aid and soft power.

Exclusive | Trump weighs banning nonprofits from sending grant money overseas

President Trump may issue an executive order to restrict nonprofit organizations from providing grants internationally, especially targeting prominent groups.

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Trump is taking a hammer to traditional pillars of soft power

Trump's administration is dismantling U.S. institutions vital for international aid and soft power.

#haiti

Haiti nearing point of no return' amid gang violence, UN representative warns

Haiti is nearing total chaos due to escalating gang violence and dire need for international assistance.

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Haiti is nearing point of no return' as gang violence surges: UN official

Haiti nearing point of no return' amid gang violence, UN representative warns

Haiti is nearing total chaos due to escalating gang violence and dire need for international assistance.

Black Lives Matter

Haiti is nearing point of no return' as gang violence surges: UN official

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International aid fell in 2024 for first time in five years, data shows

Spending on international aid by wealthy countries fell in 2024 for the first time in five years, with a substantial drop in contributions attributed to various factors.

UK news

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The London Buzz - 16th April 2025

A rare otter sighting has been recorded in east London's financial hub Canary Wharf, highlighting the surprising urban wildlife that exists alongside the bustling business district.

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Europe politics

EU will struggle to fill gap left by USAID as European countries cut their budgets

The reduction in European aid budgets, along with cuts to USAID, severely threatens support for vulnerable populations in fragile states.

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Meet the Oldest and the Cutting-Edge Helicopters Powering the U.S. Army

Recently, South Korea has suffered deadly wildfires in the southeast part of the country, causing entire communities to evacuate and destroying thousands of buildings.

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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, With Shaking Felt in Bangkok: Live Updates

A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, leading to significant casualties and challenges for the military government amid ongoing unrest.

Myanmar and Thailand rocked by 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing significant destruction and a rare request for international aid from Myanmar's military junta.

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's military junta reported over 1,644 deaths due to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting international aid appeals.

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's military junta reported at least 1,644 deaths from a recent powerful earthquake, signaling a severe humanitarian crisis.

France news

Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar

UK news

How have you been affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand?

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, With Shaking Felt in Bangkok: Live Updates

A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, leading to significant casualties and challenges for the military government amid ongoing unrest.

Myanmar and Thailand rocked by 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing significant destruction and a rare request for international aid from Myanmar's military junta.

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's military junta reported over 1,644 deaths due to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting international aid appeals.

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600 DW 03/29/2025

Myanmar's military junta reported at least 1,644 deaths from a recent powerful earthquake, signaling a severe humanitarian crisis.

France news

Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar

UK news

How have you been affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand?

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One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

Cuts to international aid threaten progress in reducing maternal deaths, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

#myanmar-earthquake

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Myanmar heritage sites destroyed by earthquake

The earthquake and aftershock in Myanmar have caused significant devastation, with over 1,700 reported dead.

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.

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Myanmar heritage sites destroyed by earthquake

The earthquake and aftershock in Myanmar have caused significant devastation, with over 1,700 reported dead.

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.

more#myanmar-earthquake

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated 1.1 billion children since its founding in 2000, helping lower-resource countries combat devastating diseases.

US news

#keir-starmer

In this dangerous age, Britain needs to exert soft power as well as the hard stuff | Andrew Rawnsley

Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has shifted from domestic priorities to a focus on geopolitics and military spending.

Starmer's cuts are a huge mistake foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum

Keir Starmer's cuts to international aid undermine Labour's commitment to restore development spending, betraying vulnerable populations globally.

Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer's decision to cut aid budget

Anneliese Dodds resigned over cuts to international aid for defense spending, warning it could empower adversarial nations like Russia and China.

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UK politics

Ex minister 'fundamentally disagreed' with aid cut

In this dangerous age, Britain needs to exert soft power as well as the hard stuff | Andrew Rawnsley

Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has shifted from domestic priorities to a focus on geopolitics and military spending.

Starmer's cuts are a huge mistake foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum

Keir Starmer's cuts to international aid undermine Labour's commitment to restore development spending, betraying vulnerable populations globally.

Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer's decision to cut aid budget

Anneliese Dodds resigned over cuts to international aid for defense spending, warning it could empower adversarial nations like Russia and China.

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UK politics

Ex minister 'fundamentally disagreed' with aid cut

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EU pledges billions to Syria, but sanctions are a barrier DW 03/17/2025

Asaad Al-Shibani's front-and-center spot showed how Syrian authorities' efforts to shed their extremist image are paying off in the European Union.

Europe news

The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.

The U.S. withdrawal from the World Bank can significantly undermine its financial stability and mission.

US politics

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Trump's Cuts to USAID May Wipe Out Nearly a Tenth of Global Climate Finance

Adverse cuts to U.S. climate aid by the Trump administration threaten international climate finance and development efforts.

World politics

Biodiversity Talks in Rome End

World politics

The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.

The U.S. withdrawal from the World Bank can significantly undermine its financial stability and mission.

US politics

fromTruthout

Trump's Cuts to USAID May Wipe Out Nearly a Tenth of Global Climate Finance

Adverse cuts to U.S. climate aid by the Trump administration threaten international climate finance and development efforts.

World politics

Biodiversity Talks in Rome End

Biodiversity negotiations in Rome showed hope despite global setbacks, highlighting a shared commitment to environmental action among nations.

more#climate-change

Europe news

Muslim nations, European leaders back Arab proposal for Gaza

The $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza is supported by key European nations, offering a realistic path to recovery after prolonged conflict.

#uk-politics

We civil servants will cut UK aid if we are told to. But when people die, we'll make sure everyone knows it | The civil servant

The FCDO is facing unprecedented turmoil due to significant cuts in international aid and shifting government priorities, leading to staff disillusionment.

UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says

UK to boost defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by aid cuts.

Starmer planning big cuts to UK aid budget to boost defence spending, say sources

Keir Starmer plans to cut Britain's international aid budget to boost defense spending amid geopolitical tensions.

We civil servants will cut UK aid if we are told to. But when people die, we'll make sure everyone knows it | The civil servant

The FCDO is facing unprecedented turmoil due to significant cuts in international aid and shifting government priorities, leading to staff disillusionment.

UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says

UK to boost defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by aid cuts.

Starmer planning big cuts to UK aid budget to boost defence spending, say sources

Keir Starmer plans to cut Britain's international aid budget to boost defense spending amid geopolitical tensions.

International Development minister quits over aid cuts

Anneliese Dodds resigned due to cuts to the UK's international aid budget, raising concerns over humanitarian impacts and the UK's global standing.

Former Foreign Office head warns Reeves not to cut international aid

Cuts to international aid spending may damage Britain's global reputation and harm the world's poorest, according to Simon McDonald.

fromwww.bbc.com

International Development minister quits over aid cuts

Anneliese Dodds resigned due to cuts to the UK's international aid budget, raising concerns over humanitarian impacts and the UK's global standing.

Former Foreign Office head warns Reeves not to cut international aid

Cuts to international aid spending may damage Britain's global reputation and harm the world's poorest, according to Simon McDonald.

Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe's new reality

The UK government is shifting focus from international aid to increased defence spending, reflecting changing geopolitical realities.

Books

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review witty debut about Islamic State brides

The novel explores the impact of individual and collective beliefs through Nadia's challenges with deradicalisation and the UN's failures in Iraq.

fromWashington Post

Trump's foreign aid pause imperils education programs for Afghan women

Afghan women fear losing education opportunities due to suspension of foreign aid following the Taliban's takeover and U.S. policy changes.