Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

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.

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?

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?

Unraveling the Controversies of Chinese Foreign Aid

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.

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

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.

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.

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

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.

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

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

The Guardian - AU

How much aid does the US give to Israel?

How much aid does the US give to Israel?

Israel has received more foreign aid from the US than any other country since WWII.

1 … 20 21 22 23

People

Josh Frydenberg

Manasseh Sogavare

Alexandre Dayant

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

inkl

Organisations

the Defense Department

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

144,590 stories

Places

376,324 stories

The United States

Solomon Islands

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play