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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 Economic Times · Jun 26

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

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 · Jun 24

Refugee numbers dropped in 2025 – but aid cuts and others trends suggest little to celebrate

There was surprisingly good news when the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, released its latest report on June 10: The number of displaced people in the world fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade.

The Conversation · Jun 18

Malawi’s education choices in the wake of aid cuts

Over a year has passed since the Donald Trump administration dismantled USAID, cutting more than 5,000 programmes and slashing US$40 billion in funding worldwide.

The Conversation · Jun 17

Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why

Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful, says economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

‘Troubling’ Trump health deals with Africa jeopardise human rights, report says

Report from Human Rights Watch says countries should be ‘wary’ of US push for agreements with individual African nations

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Do aid cuts fuel violent conflict in Africa? How to promote peace

The last 18 months have seen a historic decline in development aid budgets from various donor countries, in a period where many of them are earmarking more funds for rearmament. The biggest waves have been made by the abrupt and massive reduction in American aid.

The Conversation · Jun 10

Elon Musk Faces Backlash as a Horrific Texas Screwworm Outbreak Follows Brutal DOGE Budget Cuts

A flesh-eating parasite, unseen in the US for 60 years, has resurfaced in Texas, sparking political debate over budget cuts that dismantled key prevention programmes.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Elon Musk Labeled 'Evil' After Exposé Claims His USAID 'Wood Chipper' Killed Hundreds of Thousands

A former USAID health chief alleges Elon Musk helped dismantle the aid agency while serving in Trump's administration, harming 'hundreds of thousands' of people.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2