The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding

Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, March 23 Movement (M23), which has…

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

The military junta is calling for foreign aid but agencies and rescuers must navigate crumbling roads, an overwhelmed health system and ongoing fighting

Myanmar's military leader has pleaded for foreign aid after the civil war-torn country was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

With developed countries all rushing to grow their defence spending, aid advocates argue development assistance can do more to prevent conflict.

In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid.

Researchers said that infections and deaths could surge to levels not seen in more than two decades.

Australia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad

This week’s budget will come as a relief to Australia’s neighbours in the Indo-Pacific that rely on development assistance. The Albanese government did not follow the lead of US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in cutting its foreign aid.

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says ‘hard strategic decisions’ need to be made