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International Development
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The Guardianpolitics11 days ago
Jared Kushner Finalizes $1.6 Billion Luxury Resort Deal on Albania's Sazan Island Amid Protests Over Environmental Impact
The project would develop tourism facilities on the island and surrounding wetlands. Demonstrators in Tirana have protested over environmental and corruption concerns.
japantimes.co.jpworld23 days ago
U.S. foreign aid shifts toward shorter-term, transactional arrangements
The U.S. is restructuring its foreign-aid programs to emphasize shorter commitments and greater cost-sharing by recipient nations. Mozambique illustrates the change in practice.
Timeworld33 days ago
UK Announces New Development Strategy After Iran Strait Blockade
British officials warned of a looming global food crisis tied to Iran's three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Global Partnerships Conference in London outlined a shift toward targeted aid and private investment partnerships.
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foxnews.compolitics39 days ago
Developers Remove Trump Name from Proposed 91-Story Australian Skyscraper After Petition
Developers have stripped the Trump name from a 91-story skyscraper still under construction in Australia after three months. A petition signed by 140,000 Australians prompted the move, with developers labeling the brand toxic and now seeking a different partner.
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vaticannews.vapolitics42 days ago
US Terminates USAID Program, Cuts Funding for Gaza Women's Group That Served 50,000
A Gaza-based women’s organization lost all USAID funding in early 2025 as part of broader agency changes under President Trump. The group now supports 50,000 people this year with reduced capacity while demand surges amid collapsed courts and institutions.
koreaherald.compolitics45 days ago
Prime Minister Presides Over Meeting on Five-Year ODA Strategy
The prime minister led a government meeting to discuss implementation of South Korea's official development assistance over the next five years with emphasis on healthcare and cultural sectors. Officials outlined plans to leverage disease prevention systems, IT-based medical capa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld76 days ago
African Countries Adapt to Reduced Foreign Aid from US and Major Donors
The United States and other major donors reduced foreign aid last year, prompting African countries to rely more on domestic resources. Analyst Landry Signe noted that these nations showed external financing serves as a supplement to internal capacity. The development highlights…
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