Rubio Announces Official Closure of USAID
Washington, July 2, 2025 (Agencies) — In a sweeping policy shift, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the formal closure of the United States Agency for International Development…
Lancet Study Warns of 14 Million Potential Deaths Following U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts
Seville, July 1, 2025 (Agencies) — A landmark study published in The Lancet has warned that deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid could result in over 14 million avoidable deaths…
Trump Administration Orders Closure of All USAID Offices by September 30
Washington (Agencies): The Trump administration has announced the complete shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) offices worldwide by September 30, marking a major restructuring of US…
After USAID, It’s CIA’s Turn—Trump Administration Cuts Intelligence Jobs Amid Federal Overhaul
Washington (Agencies): Following the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is now facing major workforce reductions, with 1,200…
Trump Administration Proposes Massive Cuts to State Department and Foreign Aid
Washington (Agencies): The Trump administration is reportedly planning significant budget reductions for the U.S. State Department and foreign aid programs. The proposed cuts would slash the State Department’s budget from…
USAID Workers Assisting Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts Fired by Trump Administration
Washington (Agencies): The Trump administration has terminated three USAID workers who were deployed to Myanmar to assess potential U.S. relief efforts following last month’s devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The disaster, which…
RIP USAID! State Department moves to formally dismantle USAID
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to “undertake a reorganization” that would effectively dissolve the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington’s primary…
DOGE Official Takes Key Role at USAID Amid Controversy Over Agency Cuts
Washington (AP): A senior official from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been appointed to a leadership position at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a…
Trump administration cutting USAID contracts by 90% – AP
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut more than 90% of US Agency for International Development (USAID) contracts and a total of $60 billion in…
Rethinking Development Amid the US Funding Freeze: An Opportunity for Self-Reliance
The suspension of U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration marks a pivotal moment for the development sector. Driven by shifting geopolitical priorities and a recalibration of foreign aid strategies,…