The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They rejected a request to keep billions in foreign aid frozen. This aid was meant for important global health programs and other key initiatives. The court didn't say exactly when the money must be released, though. This means the White House can keep arguing about it in lower courts. The ruling was close, with a 5-4 ...
The current administration in the US is making huge changes to how the country gives aid to other nations. The plan is to cut more than 90% of the contracts from the US Agency for International Development. This means that a lot of the money that was going to help other countries will now be stopped. The administration has sent out a memo and made court fili...
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Washington gave the Trump administration a tight deadline to release billions of dollars in frozen foreign aid. The judge was frustrated that the administration hadn't followed his earlier order to unfreeze the funds. This order came after a lawsuit from nonprofits who rely on this money for their work abroad. The i...
Britain is planning to spend more on defense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the country will increase its military spending from 2. 3% of its GDP to 2. 5% by 2027. This isn't the end of the story, though. By 2028, the spending will go up again to 2. 6%. Starmer made this announcement just before his meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump in Washington...
China has stepped into the spotlight, backing peace talks between the US and Russia over the Ukraine conflict. This move comes as a surprise to many, given China's usual stance on such matters. At a recent G20 meeting in South Africa, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed support for the new direct peace talks between Washington and Moscow. He also promised to p...
Last week, Paul Martin, the federal watchdog overseeing the US Agency for International Development (USAid), was suddenly fired. This happened after he released a report saying that the agency's work had been disrupted. The report highlighted some serious issues. It said that a big reduction in staff, along with confusion about how to handle foreign assistance, had ...
The abrupt halt to the U. S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) operations has left both large and small businesses in the United States facing a serious cash crunch. The freeze on foreign aid has left critical contracts incomplete and unpaid. This halt has led to massive job cuts, with one company, Chemonics International, a company that works in Washi...
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In a surprising move, the current administration has decided to significantly cut back on the workforce of USAID. This controversial decision could affect around 10, 000 employees who have dedicated their time and lives to USAID. This shake up started with agency officials. They were informed that the majority of employees will be sent home very quickly! Preside...
In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process of funding has led to essential lives, supplies of clean water being...