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US Funding Cut to ILO Threatens American Businesses
The White House's proposed $107 million cut to the International Labour Organization (ILO) jeopardizes US business interests by silencing their voice in setting international labor standards and potentially exposing them to unfair competition.
US Funding Cut to ILO Threatens American Businesses
The White House's proposed $107 million cut to the International Labour Organization (ILO) jeopardizes US business interests by silencing their voice in setting international labor standards and potentially exposing them to unfair competition.
Progress
60% Bias Score
UN to Cut Budget by 20%, Eliminate 6,900 Jobs Due to US Funding Crisis
The UN is implementing a 20% budget cut, eliminating nearly 6,900 jobs due to a $1.5 billion US payment delay and past funding reductions, impacting humanitarian aid and prompting internal reforms.
UN to Cut Budget by 20%, Eliminate 6,900 Jobs Due to US Funding Crisis
The UN is implementing a 20% budget cut, eliminating nearly 6,900 jobs due to a $1.5 billion US payment delay and past funding reductions, impacting humanitarian aid and prompting internal reforms.
Progress
36% Bias Score
\$365 Million for Puerto Rico Solar Projects Diverted to Grid Improvements
The U.S. Department of Energy diverted \$365 million from Puerto Rican solar projects to grid improvements, sparking controversy days before hurricane season, despite concerns about ongoing power outages affecting vulnerable populations and a fragile grid.
\$365 Million for Puerto Rico Solar Projects Diverted to Grid Improvements
The U.S. Department of Energy diverted \$365 million from Puerto Rican solar projects to grid improvements, sparking controversy days before hurricane season, despite concerns about ongoing power outages affecting vulnerable populations and a fragile grid.
Progress
48% Bias Score
WHO Faces $650 Million Budget Shortfall, Forces Staff Cuts
The World Health Organization faces a $560-$650 million budget shortfall for 2026-2027 due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024-2025 and reduced aid from other countries, forcing the WHO to cut its leadership team from 12 to 7 members and reduce the number of departments from 76 to 34.
WHO Faces $650 Million Budget Shortfall, Forces Staff Cuts
The World Health Organization faces a $560-$650 million budget shortfall for 2026-2027 due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024-2025 and reduced aid from other countries, forcing the WHO to cut its leadership team from 12 to 7 members and reduce the number of departments from 76 to 34.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accuses Billionaire Masri of Aiding Hamas Tunnel Construction Using International Funds
A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Palestinian-American billionaire Bashar Masri of using USAID and internationally-funded Gazan infrastructure projects, including the Gaza Industrial Estate and two luxury hotels, to facilitate Hamas tunnel systems used in the October 7, 2023 attacks; the suit alleges M...
Lawsuit Accuses Billionaire Masri of Aiding Hamas Tunnel Construction Using International Funds
A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Palestinian-American billionaire Bashar Masri of using USAID and internationally-funded Gazan infrastructure projects, including the Gaza Industrial Estate and two luxury hotels, to facilitate Hamas tunnel systems used in the October 7, 2023 attacks; the suit alleges M...
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48% Bias Score
RFE/RL Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts
The Trump administration canceled funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), prompting a lawsuit by the media group and raising concerns about press freedom amid Russia's disinformation campaigns; European support is emerging, but complete funding replacement is uncertain.
RFE/RL Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts
The Trump administration canceled funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), prompting a lawsuit by the media group and raising concerns about press freedom amid Russia's disinformation campaigns; European support is emerging, but complete funding replacement is uncertain.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Reduced US Aid Risks Major AIDS Resurgence
UNAIDS reports 40.8 million people lived with AIDS in 2024, but reduced US aid threatens progress, potentially causing six million new infections and four million more deaths by 2029 due to clinic closures and decreased testing; however, some African nations show resilience in combating the disease.
Reduced US Aid Risks Major AIDS Resurgence
UNAIDS reports 40.8 million people lived with AIDS in 2024, but reduced US aid threatens progress, potentially causing six million new infections and four million more deaths by 2029 due to clinic closures and decreased testing; however, some African nations show resilience in combating the disease.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Mauritanian economist Mohamed Tah won the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday with 76.18% of the vote, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Tah's victory comes amidst a challenging global economic climate and potential US funding cuts, though he plans to continue the AfDB's existin...
Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Mauritanian economist Mohamed Tah won the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday with 76.18% of the vote, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Tah's victory comes amidst a challenging global economic climate and potential US funding cuts, though he plans to continue the AfDB's existin...
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Force WHO to Reduce Operations, Lay Off Staff
Due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024 and 2025 and reduced aid from other nations, the WHO faces a $560-650 million budget deficit, necessitating staff layoffs and operational restructuring, with the most significant impact expected at its Geneva headquarters.
US Funding Cuts Force WHO to Reduce Operations, Lay Off Staff
Due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024 and 2025 and reduced aid from other nations, the WHO faces a $560-650 million budget deficit, necessitating staff layoffs and operational restructuring, with the most significant impact expected at its Geneva headquarters.
Progress
36% Bias Score
UNAIDS Warns of AIDS Resurgence Due to US Funding Cuts
UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima warns that US funding cuts for AIDS programs are causing a devastating impact, potentially leading to 6.3 million additional deaths and a resurgence of the AIDS pandemic in the next four years.
UNAIDS Warns of AIDS Resurgence Due to US Funding Cuts
UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima warns that US funding cuts for AIDS programs are causing a devastating impact, potentially leading to 6.3 million additional deaths and a resurgence of the AIDS pandemic in the next four years.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump's World Bank Review: A Threat to Global Development?
World Bank President Ajay Banga is defending the institution against a potential US withdrawal ordered by President Trump last month, which could see the US forgo its $117 billion in funding in 2024, impacting global development assistance. Banga highlights the bank's efficient funding model and its...
Trump's World Bank Review: A Threat to Global Development?
World Bank President Ajay Banga is defending the institution against a potential US withdrawal ordered by President Trump last month, which could see the US forgo its $117 billion in funding in 2024, impacting global development assistance. Banga highlights the bank's efficient funding model and its...
Progress
40% Bias Score
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