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Trump administration proposes deep cuts to State Department and foreign aid

The Trump administration proposes slashing State Department and USAID budgets by 48%, cutting global aid and international organisation funding, prompting bipartisan concern over U.S. diplomatic retreat and global influence loss.

USA is officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID: Marco Rubio

Rubio said that the 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.

From fighting HIV to interpreters, USAID cuts wide swath of programs

The lengthy list of programs from across the globe illustrates the far-reaching impact of Washington's cuts, which decimated USAID operations around the world and jeopardized the delivery of life-saving food and medical aid

'What American tax dollars ... ': Musk on closure of India's first transgender clinic after USAID freeze

Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted gender non-conforming people in a blitz of orders pushing his radical right-wing agenda at the start of his second term.

Trump eliminating 2,000 USAID positions in the US: Report

Just before midnight on Sunday US Eastern Time, all US Agency for International Development direct hire personnel with the exception of workers essential for critical functions, will be placed on leave

Orbán targets foreign-funded media, NGOs, likens USAID to political interference

Orbán has called on lawmakers to draft legislation allowing the expulsion of media outlets and civil society groups receiving foreign funding, Bloomberg reported, citing pro-government newspaper Magyar Nemzet

'Misrepresentation': BJP rejects claim that USAID's $21 million funding went to Bangladesh, not India

The Congress had latched on to the report and claimed that the "lies first spoken in Washington" were then amplified by the BJP without verifying the facts.

IRS data access under Musk’s DOGE team sparks legal concerns

Elon Musk’s government efficiency team is seeking access to sensitive IRS taxpayer data as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting and anti-fraud initiatives, raising legal and privacy concerns, according to The Washington Post.

DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID: Report

DOGE’s efforts to stop USAID payments undermine assurances that the department gave to federal lawmakers in a Tuesday letter that it sought only to review the integrity of the payments and had “read-only access” to the system as part of an audit process.

Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally: Report

Washington's primary humanitarian aid agency has been a target of a government reorganization program spearheaded by businessman Elon Musk, a close Trump ally, since the Republican president took office on January 20.

Over a fifth of USAID’s $2.9 billion assistance to India since 2001 came in last four years

A freeze on USAID assistance is expected to have the greatest impact on healthcare projects in India, which received two-thirds of the organisation's allocation for the country, during the last four years.

Fate of USAID hangs in balance as Trump Pauses Foreign Aid, Musk Criticizes USAID | N18G

US President Donald Trump’s 90-day foreign aid pause led to the removal of USAID security officials after they blocked access to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) representatives. Tensions escalated as DOGE personnel accessed restricted areas, sparking Musk’s criticism, calling USAID a "criminal organization." With Trump considering dissolving USAID, concerns arose about merging it with the State Department. Republican Brian Mast supports this, while Democrats argue it’s unconstitutional. USAID, created in 1961, has been the U.S.’s humanitarian arm, funding global aid and health programs. Critics fear Trump's actions may eliminate USAID’s independent status, creating a constitutional crisis.

Indian Railways joins hands with USAID for clean energy solutions

Indian Railways and USAID/India have signed an MoU to collaborate on clean energy and energy efficiency, aiming to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030.

USAID, IACC extend pact for 5 years towards enhanced collaboration across sectors

Addressing the MoU signing event here, USAID Mission Director Veena Reddy said the MoU leverages the combined capacities of the US government and the American and Indian private sectors to support shared development goals.

Reliance Foundation, USAID invite grant applications for WomenConnect Challenge India Round 2

Reliance Foundation to provide up to Rs 10 crore in grants for up to 10 organisations (up to Rs 1 crore for each grantee) to implement innovative solutions over 12-15 months.

Drone-based healthcare service pilot project launched in Arunachal

The drone network is being set-up up on a limited experimental basis to pilot aerial healthcare deliveries in the state.

USAID admin calls PM Wickremesinghe, offers support to overcome Sri Lanka crisis

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from the UK in 1948.

India going to play most important roles in bringing this pandemic to end: USAID administrator

India will resume the export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in October under the 'Vaccine Maitri' programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.

Global supply of COVAX hit due to coronavirus crisis in India, USAID tells lawmakers

"COVAX has suffered a big blow given the scale of the pandemic in India," Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), told members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations for a hearing on the Fiscal 2022 Budget Request for the USAID.

Exclusive | Securing vaccines, deal to remove COVID copyrights to top Jaishankar’s talks in US

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reached the US on Monday for a crucial five-day visit. This is the first official trip by a foreign minister from either side, after the Biden administration took charge.

Joe Biden administration working to expand oxygen supply chain in India: USAID official

India on Friday reported 3,86,452 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day rise so far, pushing the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,87,62,976, while active cases crossed the 31-lakh mark.

Explained | Why the latest aid from US doesn't include COVID-19 vaccines or ingredients

After more than a week of frantic diplomatic talks, the Biden administration has decided to provide crucial medical help for India. Even though the US has identified specific sources of raw materials required for Indian manufacturers of Covishield, it doesn’t say which is the raw material and how much will be available.