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Cabinet rebellion over Rachel Reeves’s cut to foreign aid budget
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet rebellion over Rachel Reeves’s cut to foreign aid budget

The Telegraph  

Rachel Reeves’s plan to cut almost £2 billion from the foreign aid budget has sparked a Cabinet backlash, The Telegraph can reveal. Aid organisations, including the UK arm of the charity run by David Miliband, have warned that Ms Reeves’s plans will see the aid budget fall to a 17-year low and are lobbying ministers over the issue. ‘Iron grip’ …

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China's aid programs help other Global South nations realize shared prosperity
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China's aid programs help other Global South nations realize shared prosperity

China Daily  

Ogiji Sunday Uko's enriching journey in China came to an end in June, when he graduated from China Foreign Affairs University. Challenges seen Wang Yiwei, a professor at Renmin University of China's School of International Studies, said that foreign aid bolsters China's political influence, its ability to shape international rules and its global reputation. "It is crucial to recognize the …

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McConnell says deterring America’s adversaries should be ‘front and center’ for the next president
4 months ago

McConnell says deterring America’s adversaries should be ‘front and center’ for the next president

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pushing back against isolationism in his own ranks, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday the challenge of deterring America’s adversaries should be “front and center” for the next president, as he advocated maintaining a strong military and support for allies, especially in war-torn Ukraine. Speaking to a home-state crowd in Kentucky, McConnell evoked Ronald Reagan’s mantra …

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U.S. suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks at a security meeting in Singapore on Wednesday. The Biden administration on Wednesday suspended $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent and that sparked weeks of mass …

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Israel to Ukraine to Bulgaria: Which countries receive US military aid?
5 months, 1 week ago

Israel to Ukraine to Bulgaria: Which countries receive US military aid?

Al Jazeera  

The US is promising new bombs to Israel as part of billions in military aid it provides around the world. In 2023, foreign aid to Israel from the US was mostly military aid, while foreign aid to other countries, such as Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, was 100 percent economic aid. In an interview with PBS News Hour, Gilbert stated, “So, when …

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Some Badly Needed Clarifications About That “TikTok Ban” Biden Signed
54 years, 11 months ago

Some Badly Needed Clarifications About That “TikTok Ban” Biden Signed

Slate  

On Wednesday, the president signed into law the $95 billion aid package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. But the package also included another bill that’s arguably earned more attention: the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This legislation has been popularized in shorthand as “the TikTok ban.” Many of the app’s 100 million–plus users in …

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Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel
8 months ago

Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sanders announced this week he is introducing …

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Trump praises Mike Johnson for 'trying very hard' with a SLIM Republican majority and defends Speaker against Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust him
8 months ago

Trump praises Mike Johnson for 'trying very hard' with a SLIM Republican majority and defends Speaker against Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust him

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump praised Mike Johnson and pushed back on efforts from his own followers to oust the speaker in a seemingly toned-down message after the House passed a $95 billion foreign aid package over the weekend. Donald Trump praised Mike Johnson and pushed back on efforts from his own followers to oust the speaker in a seemingly toned down message …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass: ‘If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated’
8 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass: ‘If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated’

CNN  

CNN — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign. If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated,” Greene said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.” After months of resisting putting a …

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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
8 months ago

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?

Al Jazeera  

United States lawmakers are expected to vote on Saturday evening on three military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and other allies in the Asia Pacific region. Funding includes: $5.2bn to replenish and expand Israel’s missile and rocket defence system $3.5bn for purchasing advanced weapons systems $1bn to enhance weapons production $4.4bn for other supplies and services to Israel $9.2bn in …

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Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills
8 months ago

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills

NPR  

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills Enlarge this image toggle caption Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images The Republican foreign aid package passed a key procedural hurdle in the House on Friday, after Democrats provided the necessary votes to offset dozens of GOP defections. House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal earlier this week to split …

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Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him
8 months, 1 week ago

Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him

NPR  

Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a plan to vote on separate bills to provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel and U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific, despite growing criticism from within his conference and …

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Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
10 months ago

Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US

Hindustan Times  

MESQUITE, Texas — At a bustling construction site outside of Dallas, there are hopes that Congress can finally pass nearly $95 billion in foreign aid including funding for Ukraine — because factory jobs in the United States depend on that money. As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid, he wants voters to understand that nearly two-thirds …

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Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
10 months ago

Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US

Associated Press  

MESQUITE, Texas — At a bustling construction site outside of Dallas, there are hopes that Congress can finally pass nearly $95 billion in foreign aid including funding for Ukraine — because factory jobs in the United States depend on that money. As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid, he wants voters to understand that nearly two-thirds …

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Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardise Afghanistan health system, group says
10 months, 1 week ago

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardise Afghanistan health system, group says

The Hindu  

Human Rights Watch said on February 12 that Afghanistan's public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, jeopardising the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans. In a new report, the New York-based watchdog said this has left the “Afghan population increasingly vulnerable to severe …

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Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says
10 months, 1 week ago

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans. “The loss of foreign development aid and Taliban rights violations have caused a catastrophic health crisis in Afghanistan that …

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Trump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he’d ‘encourage’ Russia to do what it wanted
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he’d ‘encourage’ Russia to do what it wanted

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that are “delinquent” as the front-runner for the Republican nomination ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and long-standing international alliances. NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, said in a statement Sunday that “any suggestion …

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Trump told NATO ally: Pay more or Russia can ‘do whatever the hell they want’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump told NATO ally: Pay more or Russia can ‘do whatever the hell they want’

LA Times  

Republican front-runner Donald Trump said Saturday that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that are “delinquent,” as he ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and long-standing international alliances. Biden White House spokesperson Andrew Bates responded, saying: “Encouraging invasions of our closest allies by murderous regimes …

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Israel has an iron grip over Gaza and West Bank’s economy | Data
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel has an iron grip over Gaza and West Bank’s economy | Data

The Hindu  

The Data point published on October 23, 2023, titled ‘Five wars in 15 years stifled Gaza’s growth’ described how the Gaza Strip and West Bank lagged behind many countries on several socio-economic indicators. It showed that the long conflict between Hamas and Israel and the widespread use of violence by Israeli forces on Palestinian territories have stalled Gaza’s socio-economic growth. …

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Anchor’s ’don’t come for foreign aid’ jibe gets ’give Kohinoor back’ retort
1 year, 3 months ago

Anchor’s ’don’t come for foreign aid’ jibe gets ’give Kohinoor back’ retort

Live Mint  

A news presenter who works for a news organization in Britain had to face the wrath of the netizens after he made a comment that India should return the £2.3 billion of foreign aid which was provided by Britain. As a rule, if you can afford to fire a rocket to the dark side of the Moon, you shouldn’t be …

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US Republican candidates clash over support for Israel
1 year, 4 months ago

US Republican candidates clash over support for Israel

Al Jazeera  

With first 2024 presidential debate days away, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley hits out at Vivek Ramaswamy’s Israel remarks. Washington, DC – Ahead of the first Republican debate in the 2024 United States presidential race, two candidates have clashed over support for Israel, showing differences within the party over foreign aid. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley hit …

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Afghanistan is ready to work with the US, but sanctions must go
1 year, 9 months ago

Afghanistan is ready to work with the US, but sanctions must go

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan’s new leaders believe in dialogue and an exchange of ideas. A year and a half after the developments of August 15, 2021, when the Islamic Emirate regained control of Afghanistan, the situation in the country remains extremely hopeful. The government has taken steps to disentangle Afghanistan from the crippling reliance on foreign aid – which defined the political setup …

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’Pakistan in the pocket of China...’: Nikki Haley calls for foreign aid cuts
1 year, 9 months ago

’Pakistan in the pocket of China...’: Nikki Haley calls for foreign aid cuts

Live Mint  

Indian-American Nikki Haley who recently launched her 2024 presidential bid, on 26 February commented that debt-laden Pakistan is in the pocket of China, like Zimbabwe. Earlier on 24 February, the debt-laden Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced that State Bank of Pakistan received funds worth $700 million from China Development Bank. Funds $700 million received today by State Bank of …

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Top news of the day: February 26, 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Top news of the day: February 26, 2023

The Hindu  

Delhi excise policy case | AAP workers, leaders detained amid protest over Sisodia questioning The CBI on February 26 began its second round of questioning of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case. Will continue to ask questions about Adani till truth is out: Rahul Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 26 said …

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