- February 18th, 2026
The U.S. State Department has instructed American diplomatic missions worldwide to immediately review all foreign aid programs to ensure compliance with newly expanded restrictions that bar funding for organizations working on family planning, diversity initiatives, or what the Trump administration...
As the United States pulls back from its decades-long leadership in foreign development assistance, a strategic vacuum is emerging—one that Russia is maneuvering to fill. With the recent shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a cornerstone of...
In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing them to continue efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The ruling by...
More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face the prospect of imminent deportation after the abrupt cancellation of their U.S.-funded scholarships. The decision, part of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical player in global development and humanitarian relief, finds itself in turbulent waters as President Donald Trump’s administration explores moves that could significantly weaken or even dismantle the agency. According to...
Azerbaijan's pro-government media has been expressing strong anti-U.S. sentiment, with the government considering banning USAID's activities. Azerbaijan's refusal of Western mediation in peace talks with Armenia has led to the arrest of a fourth media manager, indicating a preference for...