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US to Incinerate $800,000 in Expired Food Aid Amidst Cuts to International Programs
The Trump administration will incinerate tons of expired food aid meant for malnourished children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, costing $130,000, amidst a drastic reduction in US international aid due to USAID's elimination and significant budget cuts.
US to Incinerate $800,000 in Expired Food Aid Amidst Cuts to International Programs
The Trump administration will incinerate tons of expired food aid meant for malnourished children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, costing $130,000, amidst a drastic reduction in US international aid due to USAID's elimination and significant budget cuts.
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56% Bias Score
US to Destroy $100,000 of Expired Food Aid, Blaming Trump Administration Restructuring
The US will destroy 500 tons of emergency food aid in Dubai due to expiration, costing $100,000; a former USAID official blames the Trump administration's restructuring for the waste, noting that previously, such food would have been sent to areas in need like Gaza.
US to Destroy $100,000 of Expired Food Aid, Blaming Trump Administration Restructuring
The US will destroy 500 tons of emergency food aid in Dubai due to expiration, costing $100,000; a former USAID official blames the Trump administration's restructuring for the waste, noting that previously, such food would have been sent to areas in need like Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
Global Humanitarian Aid Funding to Drop 34-45% by Year's End
A report by ALNAP reveals a projected 34-45% decrease in global humanitarian aid funding by year-end, driven by reduced US and EU contributions and defense budget reallocations, exacerbating the needs gap for 70 million people since 2021, despite Palestine receiving a 51% increase to $2.9 billion an...
Global Humanitarian Aid Funding to Drop 34-45% by Year's End
A report by ALNAP reveals a projected 34-45% decrease in global humanitarian aid funding by year-end, driven by reduced US and EU contributions and defense budget reallocations, exacerbating the needs gap for 70 million people since 2021, despite Palestine receiving a 51% increase to $2.9 billion an...
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32% Bias Score
USAID Dissolved: Shift to Trade-Based Foreign Policy Amidst Projected 14 Million Deaths
The US government terminated USAID's financial aid on July 1st, 2024, transferring its functions to the State Department and shifting towards a "trade instead of aid" model, potentially leading to 14 million deaths by 2030 according to a recent study, citing inefficiency and a prioritization of nati...
USAID Dissolved: Shift to Trade-Based Foreign Policy Amidst Projected 14 Million Deaths
The US government terminated USAID's financial aid on July 1st, 2024, transferring its functions to the State Department and shifting towards a "trade instead of aid" model, potentially leading to 14 million deaths by 2030 according to a recent study, citing inefficiency and a prioritization of nati...
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52% Bias Score
Obama, Bush Condemn Trump's Dismantling of USAID
Former Presidents Obama and Bush joined Bono in condemning President Trump's decision to disband USAID, a 60-year-old humanitarian agency, transferring its functions to the State Department and resulting in thousands of job losses and the end of numerous programs providing over 40 percent of global ...
Obama, Bush Condemn Trump's Dismantling of USAID
Former Presidents Obama and Bush joined Bono in condemning President Trump's decision to disband USAID, a 60-year-old humanitarian agency, transferring its functions to the State Department and resulting in thousands of job losses and the end of numerous programs providing over 40 percent of global ...
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64% Bias Score
State Department Launches "America First" Rebranding Amidst Major Restructuring
The State Department launched a new "America First" rebranding initiative on Wednesday, unifying all office logos under an American flag design to improve recognition of U.S. efforts abroad; this follows the agency's largest restructuring since the Cold War, which includes absorbing USAID's remainin...
State Department Launches "America First" Rebranding Amidst Major Restructuring
The State Department launched a new "America First" rebranding initiative on Wednesday, unifying all office logos under an American flag design to improve recognition of U.S. efforts abroad; this follows the agency's largest restructuring since the Cold War, which includes absorbing USAID's remainin...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Seeks $7.9 Billion Foreign Aid Rescission Amidst Evidence Disputes
The Trump administration seeks to reclaim $7.9 billion in foreign aid funds, alleging waste, fraud, and abuse, a claim disputed by former and current officials who say the review was superficial and politically motivated, jeopardizing crucial humanitarian programs.
Trump Administration Seeks $7.9 Billion Foreign Aid Rescission Amidst Evidence Disputes
The Trump administration seeks to reclaim $7.9 billion in foreign aid funds, alleging waste, fraud, and abuse, a claim disputed by former and current officials who say the review was superficial and politically motivated, jeopardizing crucial humanitarian programs.
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60% Bias Score
Crowd Crush Kills 20 at Gaza Aid Site
At least 20 people died in a crowd crush at a Gaza aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) on Wednesday; the GHF blamed agitators, while the Palestinian health ministry cited tear gas and GHF actions, with eyewitnesses corroborating the latter.
Crowd Crush Kills 20 at Gaza Aid Site
At least 20 people died in a crowd crush at a Gaza aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) on Wednesday; the GHF blamed agitators, while the Palestinian health ministry cited tear gas and GHF actions, with eyewitnesses corroborating the latter.
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40% Bias Score
USAID Concerns Ignored: $30 Million Gaza Aid Grant Approved Despite Serious Flaws
A USAID internal review raised serious concerns about Gaza Humanitarian Relief's capacity and safety protocols before a $30 million US grant was approved, highlighting a lack of detail in the funding request and bypassing standard procedures.
USAID Concerns Ignored: $30 Million Gaza Aid Grant Approved Despite Serious Flaws
A USAID internal review raised serious concerns about Gaza Humanitarian Relief's capacity and safety protocols before a $30 million US grant was approved, highlighting a lack of detail in the funding request and bypassing standard procedures.
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56% Bias Score
Haiti's Humanitarian Crisis: Violence, Displacement, and the Collapse of Aid
Haiti faces a severe humanitarian crisis with over 5,000 deaths from gang violence in 2024, one million internally displaced people, and the forced deportation of 300,000 Haitian workers from the Dominican Republic, while USAID's withdrawal further hinders aid efforts.
Haiti's Humanitarian Crisis: Violence, Displacement, and the Collapse of Aid
Haiti faces a severe humanitarian crisis with over 5,000 deaths from gang violence in 2024, one million internally displaced people, and the forced deportation of 300,000 Haitian workers from the Dominican Republic, while USAID's withdrawal further hinders aid efforts.
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64% Bias Score
USAID Dissolved: Trump Administration Ends Six Decades of US Foreign Aid
President Trump dissolved the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after six decades, citing inefficiency and waste, transferring its functions to the State Department under a new 'America First' initiative.
USAID Dissolved: Trump Administration Ends Six Decades of US Foreign Aid
President Trump dissolved the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after six decades, citing inefficiency and waste, transferring its functions to the State Department under a new 'America First' initiative.
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60% Bias Score
USAID Closure Projected to Cause 14 Million Avoidable Deaths
Former US presidents Obama and Bush criticized the closure of USAID, which a Lancet study says could cause over 14 million avoidable deaths by 2030 due to the cancellation of 83% of its programs, impacting healthcare, nutrition, and humanitarian aid in low- and middle-income countries.
USAID Closure Projected to Cause 14 Million Avoidable Deaths
Former US presidents Obama and Bush criticized the closure of USAID, which a Lancet study says could cause over 14 million avoidable deaths by 2030 due to the cancellation of 83% of its programs, impacting healthcare, nutrition, and humanitarian aid in low- and middle-income countries.
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64% Bias Score
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