Tracking the Trump-Musk death toll A researcher at Boston University is keeping tabs on deaths likely caused by dismantling U.S. foreign aid programs Salon · Apr 26, 2025
WHO warns Trump cuts put millions of HIV patients at risk Exclusive: World Health Organisation says shortage of most commonly used Aids drug caused by withdrawal of US foreign aid will sabotage effectiveness of treatment for millions in a ‘recipe for disaster’ The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Beating malaria: what can be done with shrinking funds and rising threats Healthcare in Africa faces a perfect storm: high rates of infectious diseases like malaria and HIV, a rise in non-communicable diseases, and dwindling foreign aid. The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025
Americans spent $71 billion on weight loss drugs in 2023 - as much as the country spent on foreign aid Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic saw a spike in growth as they gained attention on social media The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Leaked memo reveals plan for huge State Department overhaul: Africa, climate and women’s issues all primed for the chop Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims the document is a ‘hoax’ The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Crossbench calls for aid lift in face of meagre pledges As Australia's foreign aid drops as a proportion of the country's wealth, most crossbenchers have signalled they want an increase to meet UN benchmarks. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
International aid fell in 2024 for first time in five years – and is expected to get worse Foreign aid spending by 24 countries, including the US, UK and European Union, fell by more than $15bn last year – before the impact of huge cuts by Donald Trump have taken effect. Nick Ferris reports The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery. The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025
Trump Official Behind USAID Closure Leaves Post As Musk-Led Cuts Reshape Agency The move came as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cut funding and laid off contractors across many federal agencies, claiming it was part of a plan to reduce wasteful spending. International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025
Britain’s aid cuts harm the world – and the UK itself THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: New figures on the global impact of Labour’s aid cuts make sobering reading. Britain must not shirk its duty on foreign aid The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025
A lifesaving midwife in Afghanistan: Noriko Hayashi’s best photograph ‘This woman was nine months pregnant but had never had a checkup. Anisa is listening to the baby’s heartbeat with a stethoscope. After foreign aid cuts, including Trump’s, she is now out of a job’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Trump Administration Reinstates Some Foreign Aid Programs After WFP Warns Of Deadly Consequences: Report Sources with knowledge of the matter said Jeremy Lewin, the acting deputy administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), instructed the staff Tuesday to reverse the termination of multiple foreign aid programs. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025
As a future of US foreign aid cuts comes into focus, so do efforts to respond The reality of the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. foreign assistance are sinking in within the field of international development The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll crosses 3,000 The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455 The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025 Other Governments 'Weaponising' Trump Language To Attack NGOs: Rights Groups Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point 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…
Euronews · Mar 30, 2025 From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds? Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025 ‘No one came’: Myanmar volunteers dig with bare hands to save earthquake victims The military junta is calling for foreign aid but agencies and rescuers must navigate crumbling roads, an overwhelmed health system and ongoing fighting
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 28, 2025 Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar And Thailand: ‘It Was So Hectic’ Myanmar's military leader has pleaded for foreign aid after the civil war-torn country was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
AAP · Mar 27, 2025 Aid sector welcome small gains in federal budget With developed countries all rushing to grow their defence spending, aid advocates argue development assistance can do more to prevent conflict.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025 Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Foreign aid cuts will lead to more HIV infections and deaths, study suggests Researchers said that infections and deaths could surge to levels not seen in more than two decades.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs 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
The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025 Australia stands firm behind its foreign aid in the budget, but the future remains precarious 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.