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The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

The Independent UK

Federal Aid In Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Loans And Grants

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

International Business Times

UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid

Experts say Trump administration’s order to halt foreign assistance will ‘cost many, many lives’.

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

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Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Comments follow an announcement from newly inaugurated US secretary of state Marco Rubio that he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days

The Guardian - AU

‘Thank God’: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine despite threat, Zelensky says

Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, says Ukrainian president

The Independent UK

State Department halts new funding on nearly all US aid programs worldwide

The order makes exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt

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Trump Admin Orders Immediate Stop to All Foreign Aid, But Makes Special Exception for Israel

The U.S. froze nearly all foreign aid under Secretary of State Marco Rubio's directive, sparing only Israel and Egypt, a decision that's sparked geopolitical and legal concerns.

International Business Times

US Freezes Almost All Aid Except For Israel, Egypt: Memo

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.

International Business Times

‘Deeply inspiring and humbling’: how neighbourhoods in Sudan are coming together to fill gaps left by foreign aid

Community kitchens and emergency response rooms are providing a lifeline in serving the 11.5m people displaced by civil war

The Guardian - UK

Rep. Massie Criticizes US Foreign Aid Spending Amid Government Shutdown

Rep. Thomas Massie's analogy on foreign aid sparks debate on government spending and fiscal responsibility among Republicans.

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Biden Administration Pressures Sierra Leone On Abortion Policy

The Biden administration pressures Sierra Leone to change abortion laws for foreign aid, sparking controversy and protests.

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Elon Musk And Ron Paul Agree To End Foreign Aid

Elon Musk and DOGE leaders support ending foreign aid to enhance government efficiency and transparency.

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$13-Billion Drug War Funded By U.S. Taxpayers Fuels Violence In Developing Countries: New Report

U.S. taxpayer funding for drug war has led to human rights abuses and failed policies. Learn how foreign aid reinforces punitive drug control.

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The Guardian - UK

Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a single year

With clean air projects receiving just 1% of aid, activists say nations ‘cannot continue polluting practices at expense of climate stability’

International Business Times

Myanmar Junta Makes Rare Request For Foreign Aid To Cope With Deadly Floods

Myanmar's junta chief made a rare request Saturday for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people who have endured three years of war.

Al Jazeera

Israel to Ukraine to Bulgaria: Which countries receive US military aid?

The US provides billions in military aid around the world, but who benefits the most – and why?

Roll Call

Border security and foreign aid fights - Roll Call

The House plans to take up spending bills this week for the Homeland Security Department and the State Department and related agencies.

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The Conversation

Foreign aid can help strengthen the economies of donor countries by boosting business

Support for foreign aid is dwindling in many developed countries, including Canada. Reflecting this trend, a recent survey found 59 per cent of Canadians want to reduce foreign aid to developing countries.

International Business Times

Schumer Announces Senate To Vote Again On Bipartisan Border Bill After Previous Blockage

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate will vote this week on a standalone border policy package. The long-negotiated bipartisan border bill, which originally included tough border provisions and foreign aid to U.S. allies, was blocked in February.

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Vietnam Loses Billions In Foreign Aid Due To Anti-Graft Measures

Vietnam's economy faces setbacks as anti-graft measures lead to loss of foreign aid.

Axios

Republicans want to force Biden to send weapons to Israel with legislation

One Republican bill would require weapons approved in the foreign aid package to be sent within 30 days.

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Conservative Anger Intensifies Over House Speaker's Foreign Aid Support

Conservative backlash against Speaker Mike Johnson for supporting foreign aid to Ukraine. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads the movement to remove him.

The Guardian - AU

What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?

The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the US

Latin Times

Republican infighting in Texas deepens as Gov. Abbott endorses Rep. Gonzales, at odds with party members

Gonzales made headlines this week after calling out colleagues for not supporting foreign aid and calling them "klansmen"

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