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The US Agency for International Development has been at the centre of a major political storm after the Trump administration moved to freeze foreign aid, gut its staff and fold it under the State Department. Critics call the move cruel and illegal, arguing it ends decades of American humanitarian leadership, while supporters say the agency was wasteful and served ideology over US interests.
- 2Trump diverts Europe aid to Latin America, defying Democrats▼Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
President Trump has redirected US foreign assistance originally allocated for European programmes toward Latin America, overriding objections from congressional Democrats. The move, reported by The Washington Post, signals a shift in US foreign policy priorities toward the Western Hemisphere. The decision has drawn criticism from Democrats, who say the administration is bypassing Congress's authority over federal spending and undermining traditional alliances with European partners.
- 3Russian diplomat meets World Food Programme director in South Sudan●Meeting between a Russian diplomat in South Sudan and the World Food Programme Country Director
A Russian diplomat stationed in South Sudan held a meeting with the World Food Programme's Country Director, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The talks reportedly focused on cooperation in the country, where food insecurity remains severe. Details of what was discussed or agreed have not been disclosed.