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Taoiseach hits back at RTE star Tommy Tiernan over criticism of Ireland's foreign aid budget

The comedian said the government was giving “not enough money and they know it”

Irish Mirror

Canada seeks to boost foreign aid for food security - minister

An international food crisis exacerbated by the Ukraine war has spurred Canada to boost an over $6 billion annual foreign aid budget to help the most hard-hit countries in Africa and the Middle East, Canada's aid minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

Democrats introduce push to allow foreign aid to fund abortions

Senate Democrats continue to struggle with optics of Roe response

The Independent UK

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Tory MSP accused of 'hypocrisy' for praising UK Government aid record as ministers slash spending

The UK currently spends about £11.5 billion each year on foreign aid after cutting the budget by £3 billion last year.

Daily Record

Egypt Affirms 'Full Support' for Lebanon to Overcome 'Difficult Circumstances'

Egypt renewed its “full support” for Lebanon to overcome its “difficult conditions”, pointing to the importance of reviving production rather than relying solely on foreign aid. Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nivine El-Kabbag concluded a three-day visit to Beirut on Sunday, within the work program of the delegation of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

José Ramos-Horta accuses Alexander Downer of ‘distorting’ issues around 2004 Timor-Leste bugging

Exclusive: President of south-east Asian nation says Australia used cover of ‘supposedly altruistic foreign aid program’ to spy on behalf of oil companies

The Guardian - AU

Dispute over oversight is at heart of Senate’s Ukraine aid delay

WASHINGTON — To many observers on Capitol Hill and in foreign aid circles, Sen. Rand Paul’s lonely opposition to swift passage of a $40 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is nothing new. The Kentucky Republican has a well-known penchant for spending hawkishness mixed with dovishness…

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5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit

We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid.

WEKU

Chartered accountant of Coimbatore hospital among those arrested by CBI

This is part of a nationwide crackdown against officials of Home Ministry’s FCRA Division and others for alleged backdoor facilitation of registration and renewal of licences for NGOs to receive foreign aid

The Hindu

World Bank Urges Donors to Boost Financial Support for Palestinian Authority

The World Bank urged on Monday donors to boost support for the Palestinian Authority (PA), which it said was facing a destabilizing budget crisis linked partly to “record low” foreign aid contributions. In a report, published ahead of a donor conference in Brussels, the World Bank paints a contrasting view…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China on our doorstep: Australia should have taken better care of its Pacific family

The security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China has put this strategic nation firmly in China's orbit as a client state.

Newcastle Herald

US set to boost civil society and media in Asia Pacific to counter China's influence

The United States' foreign aid agency flags it will pump more resources into civil society and free media throughout Asia and the Pacific as it intensifies efforts to push back against China's influence across the globe.

ABC News

Penny Wong says annual aid to Solomon Islands is 28 per cent lower on average under the Coalition than it was under Labor. Is she correct?

Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong says the Coalition has spent 28 per cent less on development assistance to the Solomon Islands than Labor did when last in government. Is that correct?

ABC News

Unraveling the Controversies of Chinese Foreign Aid

China’s new aid and security pact with the Solomon Islands is the latest case to raise the question of whether Chinese aid is developmental or a political.

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Australians support more foreign aid and a tougher stance on China, Vote Compass data shows

As China seeks stronger relations in the Pacific, many Australians think the government should take a harsher position in its diplomatic dealings, new data shows.

ABC News

Labor promises to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific with $525 million step up in foreign aid

Labor will boost foreign aid to the Pacific by more than half a billion dollars, establishing climate and defence training programs and overhauling visa programs, as part of an effort to counter China's influence in the region.

The Guardian - AU

Labor pledges more foreign aid to Pacific with plan ‘to restore Australia’s place as first partner of choice’

Seven-point plan also includes funding boosts for regional broadcasting and fight against illegal fishing

ABC News

Scott Morrison says Chinese military base in Solomon Islands would be 'red line' for Australia, US

Scott Morrison says the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has assured him there will be no Chinese military bases and dismisses suggestions Australia's foreign aid cuts contributed to the security pact between the two nations.

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Labor's Jim Chalmers suggests foreign aid cuts partly to blame for Solomon Islands pact with China

Foreign aid cuts by Australia are partly to blame for the controversial security deal between China and Solomon Islands, says Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The Guardian - AU

Former chief of foreign aid contractor acquitted of bribery blasts police over investigation

Former Sinclair Knight Merz head Paul Dougas was acquitted of charges of conspiracy to bribe officials

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