The administration has gutted agencies like U.S.A.I.D., and President Trump has denigrated their work as wasteful and rife with fraud. His views on humanitarian assistance have seesawed since he entered political life.
Tag: Developing Countries
Mpox Surges in Sierra Leone
West African nations are struggling to track and treat infections, and experts warn the outbreak is rapidly spreading, while the United States is cutting global vaccination efforts.
World Bank Ends Its Ban on Funding Nuclear Power Projects
The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.
World Bank Ends Its Ban on Funding Nuclear Power Projects
The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.
Trump Budget Eliminates Funding for Crucial Global Vaccination Programs
The spending proposal terminates support of health programs that, according to the proposal, “do not make Americans safer.”
Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy
N.I.H. restrictions on payments to foreign partners may jeopardize research into conditions that would benefit Americans.
Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move
Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.
Global Growth Expected to Sputter Amid Trade War Fallout Fears
The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.
IMF Expects Trump’s Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.