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White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show

White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show

Published on Feb 13, 2026 04:32 pm IST

USAID didn't receive funding of $21mn for voter turnout in India: Govt

Proceeding of the Rajya Sabha underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Wednesday

Published on Aug 22, 2025 02:41 pm IST

Trump not banning birth control, but US is destroying contraceptives. Here's why

The US State Department will destroy the contraceptives at a French facility which handles medical waste. Image for representation

Updated on Aug 11, 2025 06:15 am IST

$21mn USAID for voters in India never existed: Congressman Gregory Meeks

Democrat Gregory Meeks is the top opposition lawmaker on the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee in the US House of Representatives.

Updated on Jul 20, 2025 04:52 am IST

As USAID stops foreign aid, Rubio says future US assistance will be limited

Marco Rubio said the US was abandoning what he called a charity-based model and would focus on empowering countries to grow sustainably.

Published on Jul 02, 2025 03:45 am IST

USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted

A USAID flag flutters outside the USAID building in Washington on February 3.

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:29 pm IST

Lancet study projects US foreign aid cuts could result in over 1.4 crore preventable deaths globally

Lancet study projects US foreign aid cuts could result in over 1.4 crore preventable deaths globally

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:34 am IST

Bush, Obama, singer Bono rebuke Trump for dismantling USAID on agency's last day

USAID logo and US flag are seen in this illustration.

Published on Jul 01, 2025 08:26 am IST

‘Funding by USAID prevented 91.8mn deaths worldwide’

The study estimated that over the past two decades, USAID-funded programs have prevented more than 91 million deaths globally

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 06:03 am IST

Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts

Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:21 pm IST

Bono's appearance on Joe Rogan show sparks outrage as Elon Musk calls him ‘liar’

Bono appeared on Joe Rogan's well-liked podcast broadcast on Friday.

Published on Jun 01, 2025 12:33 am IST

US aid kept many hungry Somali children alive. Now that money is disappearing

US aid kept many hungry Somali children alive. Now that money is disappearing

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:24 pm IST

Trump calls his own foreign aid cuts at USAID 'devastating'

Trump calls his own foreign aid cuts at USAID 'devastating'

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:57 pm IST

Trump 100 days: Which departments have faced DOGE's cuts so far - complete list

During his first 100 days in office, President Trump has enacted some of the biggest federal cuts in modern US history in a bold decision.

Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:54 pm IST

Bashar Masri: American billionaire accused of facilitating Hamas Oct 7 attack

Bashar Masri, a prominent Palestinian-American businessman and founder of Rawabi, the first planned Palestinian city in the West Bank.

Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:31 pm IST

George Soros-linked Bengaluru firm also received funding from USAID: ED

The Open Society Foundation (OSF) is one of several entities funded by Soros is under the home ministry's “prior reference category”, which mandates prior sanction to fund any Indian non-profit organisation.

Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:30 pm IST

DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025

The process of shutting down USAID began in February, with workers getting placed on indefinite leave by the Trump administration as a part of cost-cutting initiatives

Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:48 am IST

Another leak? Trump’s spreadsheet scandal puts ‘lives in danger’

Donald Trump's administration was reportedly hit with another leak

Published on Mar 30, 2025 03:20 am IST

Trump administration to officially end USAID, merge it with State Dept on July 1

The Trump administration is officially ending the USAID program and will merge some of its operations with the State Department on July 1

Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:21 am IST

Trump's unfiltered words complicate legal challenges for his administration

During the campaign last year, Donald Trump's "shoot-from-the-lip" attitude kept voters on the edge of their seats. However, in the flurry of lawsuits opposing his agenda, his statements are being used against him in court now that he is speaking as president rather than as a candidate.

Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:30 pm IST

Trump Officials Circulate Plan That Would Overhaul USAID

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Trump Officials Circulate Plan That Would Overhaul USAID

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:38 am IST

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Published on Mar 20, 2025 03:56 am IST

Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts

Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 03:04 pm IST

DOGE faces major setback as judge finds USAID shutdown likely unconstitutional

US District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled against Elon Musk's DOGE.

Published on Mar 19, 2025 01:23 am IST

India has asked US embassy for details on USAID funds: MEA

The ministry of external affairs told the Rajya Sabha that the Government of India understandably expects an official response from the US Government on the reports on USAID activities. (Sansad TV)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:12 pm IST

New Jersey hospitals ask parents to identify sexual orientation of newborns

Inspira Health's SOGI form asked parents to classify newborns' gender identity.

Published on Mar 17, 2025 02:00 am IST

US official proposed ending aid for Rohingya refugees, says email

A US official proposed ending aid for Rohingya refugees

Published on Mar 15, 2025 09:27 am IST

Judges don't intervene after the Trump administration says it's stopped destroying USAID records

Judges don't intervene after the Trump administration says it's stopped destroying USAID records

Published on Mar 15, 2025 03:19 am IST

USAID cancels 83 percent of worldwide contracts, says Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio would assume control of the remaining contracts, “in consultation with Congress.” (JACK GUEZ/Pool via REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 10, 2025 05:45 pm IST

Afghan women who fled Taliban for education to return amid Trump's USAID freeze

Afghan women, clad in burqa, reportedly said that everyone was shocked and crying as the scholarships got terminated.

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 08:12 am IST

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