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Frozen USAID funding strands groups that support marginalized people in the Western Balkans

Many nongovernmental organizations in the Western Balkans have been left stranded after President Donald Trump abruptly froze foreign aid for three months

The Independent UK

Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

Radio France Internationale

Trump Administration's Freeze Of Foreign Aid Impacts Global Health Programs

Retired USAID officer expresses concerns over Trump administration's aid freeze, impacting vulnerable populations worldwide.

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Funds Halted For Kenya-Led International Mission In Haiti As Part Of Trump's Freeze On Foreign Aid

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that Port-au-Prince could fall without more support

Latin Times

Australian foreign aid workers fear ‘deaths and suffering’ will result from Trump’s halt to USAid

The peak body for overseas aid organisations said without intervention the consequences of the president’s decision ‘will be catastrophic’

The Guardian - AU

As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it

U.S. foreign aid is in disarray.

The Conversation

House Republicans Push Trump's Foreign Aid Strategy

House Republicans defend Trump's foreign aid approach, criticize Biden's spending, and advocate for a review of aid programs.

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In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue

One of the executive orders US President Donald Trump signed the day he was inaugurated was a 90-day pause in US foreign development assistance.

The Conversation

Marco Rubio tweet calling foreign aid 'critical' resurfaces as he talks about cutting USAID

‘We must make sure it is well spent, but it is less than 1 percent of budget & critical to our national security,’ Rubio said in 2017

The Independent UK

USAid shutdown isn’t just a humanitarian issue – it’s a threat to American interests

The website for the United States Agency for International Development (USAid), the world’s biggest aid donor, has gone dark.

The Conversation

Senator Rubio Defends Aid Waiver Amid Disruption Concerns

Senator Marco Rubio addresses concerns about aid organizations' disruption despite a waiver for foreign assistance, emphasizing clarity and compliance in l...

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What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?

The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world

The Guardian - AU

Marco Rubio Takes Over USAID: How It Spent Millions on Foreign LGBTQ Programmes

Elon Musk, with Trump's backing, moves to shut down USAID, freezing billions in foreign aid and sparking controversy over taxpayer spending on LGBTQ initiatives.

International Business Times UK

President Trump Plans To Reduce USAID Role

President Trump announces plans to reduce USAID's role, citing mismanagement concerns and a focus on accountability in foreign aid.

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Marco Rubio Named Acting Director Of USAID

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appointed as acting director of USAID to enhance US foreign aid programs and promote global stability.

Al Jazeera

What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy?

Elon Musk’s criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.

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President Trump Plans To Cut Off Foreign Aid To South Africa

President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid to South Africa over land expropriation concerns sparks tensions and raises questions about US-South Africa r...

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Will multinational companies flock to Syria? Maybe, if foreign aid arrives first

Syria’s new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, recently appeared at the World Economic Forum’s annual conference in the Swiss resort of Davos. He announced that his country is open for business and seeking foreign investment.

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The Independent UK

Trump's aid freeze shocks a Syria camp holding families linked to the Islamic State group

The Trump administration’s unprecedented freeze on foreign aid has caused chaos and uncertainty in a camp holding thousands of people with alleged links to the Islamic State group in Syria

Latin Times

US Humanitarian Aid Website Abruptly Goes Dark as Trump Freezes US-Funded Foreign Aid Worldwide

On Saturday, as President Donald Trump continued carrying out his flurry of executive orders, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)'s website went dark.

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USAID Website Goes Offline Amid Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze

USAID website outage amid Trump's foreign aid freeze raises concerns about agency's future and role in global development and security efforts.

The Guardian - US

Trump ally Peter Marocco behind evisceration of USAid: ‘He’s a destroyer’

Campaign ally sowed trail of enmity during first Trump presidency and allegedly was present at January 6 riot

Al Jazeera

Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?

The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.

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Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Prohibit Foreign Aid For Abortions

The American Values Act seeks to restrict U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions and align foreign assistance with American values, emphasizing the sanctity ...

The Conversation

How nonprofits abroad can fill gaps when the US government cuts off foreign aid

The U.S. government gives other nations US$68 billion of foreign assistance annually – more than any other country. Over half of this sum is managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, including funds for programs aimed at fighting hunger and disease outbreaks, providing humanitarian relief in war zones, and…

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