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Elon Musk says he ‘got carried away’ with DOGE and Trump after gutting the government

The world’s wealthiest man says he ‘got a little too involved in politics’ after devastating global aid and the federal workforce

The Independent UK

What a reporter learned covering the impact of USAID cuts on aid workers-turned-sex workers in Nepal

Associated Press reporter Kristen Gelineau, who has been covering the impact of the U.S. foreign aid cuts, reported and wrote the story of how the cuts have prompted scores of unemployed aid workers in Nepal to turn to sex work to survive

The Independent UK

What to know from the AP's report on the impact of USAID cuts on impoverished aid workers in Nepal

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs

The Independent UK

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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs

The Independent UK

Trump’s HIV funding cuts having ‘severe and devastating’ impact around the world

The President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief has saved 26m lives globally, but slashing of funds and dismantling of USAID have forced clinics to shut in dozens of countries

The Guardian - UK

Why the latest blow to the HIV/AIDS response at the UN should have everyone sounding the alarm

The American and Russian delegations at the United Nations, along with six others, recently voted against the new Political Declaration on AIDS. The United States complained about the inclusion of “divisive” political topics “not related to the fight against AIDS.”

The Conversation

State Department Emails Reveal Confusion On Trump Administration Plan to Destroy $10 Million in Contraceptives

Internal emails reveal confusion within the Trump administration over plans to destroy contraceptives, highlighting misclassification issues and diplomatic challenges.

International Business Times UK

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Researchers Estimate USAID Cuts Have Already Led to 700,000 Deaths Worldwide

World Health Organization estimates show that emergency health services reached more than 80 million people in 2024 but more than 50 million fewer in 2025

Latin Times

75% of Americans want Trump to reverse US aid cuts over Ebola outbreak, poll finds

Survey finds significant number of those are Trump supporters, with 72 per cent also backing the restoration of some or all global health funding worldwide

The Independent UK

What will define Elon Musk’s legacy? Doge cuts to USAID Ebola programs

Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths

The Guardian - US

‘The risks are growing and the resources are shrinking’: Experts blame DOGE cuts for intensifying the Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than 500

U.S. humanitarian foreign aid fell from $14 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion last year, in large part a result of the gutting of USAID.

Fortune

Elon Musk Seeks One Name Tied to Aid Cuts; NYT Journalist Responds With Detailed List

Elon Musk disputes claims that USAID cuts led to deaths, challenging critics to name victims. Nicholas Kristof responds with documented cases, highlighting the humanitarian impact of reduced foreign aid.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's 'Not a Single Name' Challenge Backfires as Reporter Lists Children Killed After USAID Cuts

Elon Musk faces criticism for dismantling USAID, accused of causing a humanitarian crisis. Representative Ro Khanna and journalist Nicholas Kristof highlight the severe impact on global health and aid.

International Business Times UK

Venezuela: Things could change

Bad things happen, and some of them are nobody's fault. Big earthquakes in Venezuela are about a century apart (1812, 1902, 2026), so you can't blame the planners and the politicians for not being well prepared for this one. How high a priority should they have given to an event…

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International Business Times UK

Nobel Laureate Unleashes Furious Attack on Elon Musk: 'Millions of Children's Blood Is on His Hands'

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman launches a fierce attack on Elon Musk, claiming USAID cuts contributed to millions of deaths and sparked a global humanitarian catastrophe.

International Business Times UK

'A Horrible, Terrible Person': Paul Krugman Blasts Elon Musk's Reign as America's Former 'Second Most Powerful Man'

Economist Paul Krugman criticises Elon Musk for his role in reducing USAID funding, arguing it has led to significant humanitarian consequences, including millions of preventable deaths.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID

Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in January

Latin Times

U.S. Rushes Elite Rescuers, Starlink Terminals, and Warships Into Venezuela's Disaster Zone

The U.S. pledges $150M, warships, rescue teams and Starlink terminals to quake-hit Venezuela in its biggest relief push since USAID closed.

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The Economic Times

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors will find an increased National Guard presence, the repurposing of federal agencies like USAID, and the prominent display of Trump's image on government buildings. Iconic landmarks like the Reflecting Pool have been…

The Guardian - UK

Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached ‘alarming’ levels since aid cuts, survey finds

Fears hard-won gains in reducing child mortality over 20 years are at risk after end of USAID funding for nutrition programmes

International Business Times UK

The Real Cost of DOGE: Why Critics Say Elon Musk Can't Tweet His Way Out of the USAID Disaster

Elon Musk defends foreign aid cuts under DOGE amid accusations of potential humanitarian harm, sparking a debate over the balance between government efficiency and humanitarian costs.

International Business Times UK

'You're Not Going to Intimidate Me': House Dem Refuses to Back Down From Elon Musk's Threat of Prison

Elon Musk and Representative Ro Khanna are embroiled in a dispute over USAID cuts, with Khanna accusing Musk's reforms of risking millions of lives, while Musk threatens legal action.

International Business Times UK

Musk vs Khanna Feud Escalates: Musk Calls for Arrest Over Insider Trading as Khanna Seeks TV Debate on DOGE Cuts

The controversy between Elon Musk and Representative Ro Khanna focuses on allegations of insider trading and the impact of USAID cuts.

Salon

Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid

Congress gave orders to Trump officials on foreign aid spending, but officials have largely refused

The Independent UK

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

Democrat Ro Khanna cited a 2025 study that estimated more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030

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