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Deadline arrives for Trump administration to make foreign aid payments

The Trump administration faced a judge's deadline of 6 p.m. EDT on Monday to repay millions in foreign aid funds. It's unclear at this point if it followed through with the order. Tom Dupree, ...

CBS News - 6d

Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it

PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.

The Hill - 4d

Ivory Coast is losing US aid as al-Qaida and other extremist groups are approaching

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts in foreign aid have impacted programs in northern Ivory Coast to counter the spread of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group

ABC News - 1d

UN secretary-general arrives in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya refugee camps and push for aid

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh on a four-day visit to review the situation of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees amid the fear of aid cuts that could seriously ...

ABC News - 3d

US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...

ABC News - 3d

Trump Orders U.S. Strikes Against Houthi Militant Sites in Yemen

The air and naval strikes on targets controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters were intended to open up international shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

The New York Times - 1d

Fresh US strikes in Yemen with 53 now dead, Houthis say

The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday.

BBC News - 3h

Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid to Ukraine

NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports that President Trump wants to see more than a rare earth minerals deal to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Graham on Ukraine aid pause: 'If we pull the plug on Ukraine, it'd be worse than Afghanistan'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he is worried about the consequences of suspending aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as the fighting continues against Russia. “Yeah, I am worried ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Maggie Haberman: Stock market drop not something Trump, aides can ‘explain away’

New York Times political correspondent and CNN contributor Maggie Haberman said the drop in the stock market is not something President Trump or his aides can “explain away.” Haberman joined CNN’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Aid workers warn ‘people are dying and they’re going to continue dying’ as funding cuts hit

Moves by US, UK and other donors to cut aid mean ‘high malnutrition rates, starvation and death’, say experts. Cuts to food assistance by the US, Britain and others are already leading to more ...

The Guardian - 2d

A Baltimore doctor's patients come to his aid

Dr. Michael Zollicoffer is a 66-year-old private family practitioner in Baltimore. His spirit is infectious, and his patients have been on the receiving end of his generous care for years. But ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Trump's terms for restarting Ukraine aid are still murky

"The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He said it is paused," said U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Germany calls on Israel to resume aid and electricity to Gaza

Yahoo News - 6d

The U.S. Agreed to Resume Military Aid to Ukraine

Also, Trump walked back a plan to double metal tariffs on Canada. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - 5d

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine

Plus, a tale of two Rwandas.

The New York Times - 5d

Football club to get revamp to aid promotion bid

Trowbridge Town FC has raised thousands of pounds to bring its pitch up to standard.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts

Christian organizations helped create Pepfar, credited with preventing 25m early deaths, particularly in Africa. Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has ...

The Guardian - 1h

Labour councillor guilty of indecent exposure should quit, says health secretary

The health secretary calls for his former aide to resign after the aide admitted indecent exposure.

BBC News - 4d

Houthi Drones Could Become Stealthier and Fly Farther

A new report documented efforts to smuggle hydrogen fuel cell components into Yemen that will provide Houthi fighters a technological leap ahead.

The New York Times - 3d

Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UK

Farouk Abdulhak fled to Yemen within hours of Martine Vik Magnussen's death in 2008.

BBC News - 2d

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

Trump is promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.

NBC News - 1d

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

Trump is promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.

NBC News - 1d

Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live

US says airstrikes are intended to deter rebel group from attacking Red Sea shipping. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier today that Iran will respond to Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 36m

California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid

California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

What US military aid suspension means for Ukraine’s soldiers

From geospatial imagery to weapon maintenance, the impact is far-reaching

Financial Times - 6d

With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.

The New York Times - 6d

Sen. Mark Kelly on Ukraine aid, Elon Musk's criticism and U.S. responsibility

Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democratic lawmaker and Navy combat veteran, is standing by his call for continued U.S. support for Ukraine after visiting the country. His remarks drew criticism from Elon Musk, ...

CBS News - 5d

Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid

Leaders worked hard to get President Volodymyr Zelensky back in the good graces of President Trump, no matter how humiliating, and to shift the onus to Russia.

The New York Times - 4d

Maurice Cheeks reunites with Trail Blazers national anthem singer he aided

Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.

ESPN - 4d