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Trump urges congress to cut nearly $5 billion in foreign aid

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally asked Congress to approve cuts totaling $4.9 billion in foreign aid, the White House announced on Friday. The move raises the likelihood of a government shutdown at the end of September if lawmakers fail to reach a compromise. According to the White House budget......

Trump's foreign aid cuts spark fears of global humanitarian crisis

The Lancet Medical Journal has issued a dire warning about the potential consequences of drastic cuts to international foreign aid under the Trump administration. The report estimates that these reductions could result in 14 million deaths worldwide by 2030, with devastating effects on vulnerable populations......

Bill Gates pledges to donate $200 billion by 2045, criticizes Musk's foreign aid cuts

Bill Gates announced on Thursday that he plans to donate $200 billion through his charitable foundation by 2045, accelerating his strategy to divest nearly all of his wealth. He criticized Elon Musk for his role in slashing US foreign aid, accusing the billionaire of contributing to the suffering of......

Trump’s 100 days: Shaking the foundations of global order

In the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has disrupted the global order in ways that have left many countries uncertain about America's future direction. His administration has launched an aggressive tariff war, reduced U.S. foreign aid, and fostered tensions within NATO,......

How the USAID cuts under Trump impact Moroccan development efforts

The recent decisions made by the Trump administration to drastically reduce funding for foreign aid through USAID are poised to have significant implications for humanitarian and economic development in Morocco. With the administration cutting over 90% of its foreign aid contracts and grants, various......

Spain allocates €85 million aid package to Morocco

Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Efforts to Halt Payments to Foreign Aid Groups

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to block payments to foreign aid organizations that had already fulfilled their contractual obligations. The court’s 5-4 decision upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who had instructed the administration......

Starmer's defence spending plan: a strategic shift or a risky gamble?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a significant increase in the UK’s defence budget, a move he justifies as essential in navigating what he describes as a "dangerous new era." To fund this, his government will reduce foreign aid spending, a decision that has sparked intense......

USAID Workforce Reduction: Trump Administration's Controversial Move

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is implementing a large-scale reduction of personnel at the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Nearly all employees, except for those in mission-critical roles, leadership positions, or designated programs, will be placed on administrative......

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