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Aid Cuts

US cuts UN aid to $2B, sharp drop under Trump

The United States will contribute only $2 billion to United Nations humanitarian assistance in 2026, a dramatic reduction from the $17 billion it has provided in recent years, officials said. The move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to downsize its role in foreign aid.

29 Dec 2025-12:40
UN refugee agency praises record donations amid US aid cuts

02 Dec 2025-23:59
Thailand lets refugees work amid aid cuts and labor shortages

Thailand has started granting refugees in border camps the right to work, marking a major policy shift designed to reduce aid dependency and address the country's labor shortages, according to media reports on Wednesday.

22 Oct 2025-18:42
Malnutrition kills 652 children in Nigeria amid aid cuts

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has reported that at least 652 children died from malnutrition in Nigeria’s Katsina State during the first half of 2025. The crisis, the organization says, is driven by significant funding cuts from major international donors including the US, UK, and EU.

26 Jul 2025-12:46