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United States Agency for International Development: US government civilian foreign aid agency
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

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Trump Slashes USAID Workforce Before Midnight, 1,600 Jobs Cut Amid Foreign Aid Pause | Details [Video]

Trump Slashes USAID Workforce Before Midnight, 1,600 Jobs Cut Amid Foreign Aid Pause | Details

The Trump administration is cutting 1,600 positions at USAID, placing most remaining staff on administrative leave. Fewer than 300 employees will stay to oversee select life-saving programs. The cuts..

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Trump Demands Ukraine Repay U.S Aid With Rare Earth Minerals And Oil At CPAC 2025 In DC [Video]

Trump Demands Ukraine Repay U.S Aid With Rare Earth Minerals And Oil At CPAC 2025 In DC

US President Donald Trump has demanded that Ukraine compensate the US for the aid provided during its war with Russia. Speaking at CPAC, Trump criticized past administrations for excessive spending on..

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MEA Responds to Trump's Remarks on USAID & 'Foreign Interference' in Elections, Calls it 'Troubling' [Video]

MEA Responds to Trump's Remarks on USAID & 'Foreign Interference' in Elections, Calls it 'Troubling'

MEA Responds to Trump's Remarks on USAID & 'Foreign Interference' in Elections. Indiaā€™s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to former U.S. President Donald Trumpā€™s remarks on USAID and..

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White House Bars AP Journalist Over ā€œGulf Of Americaā€ Naming Dispute, Media Freedom Concerns Rise [Video]

White House Bars AP Journalist Over ā€œGulf Of Americaā€ Naming Dispute, Media Freedom Concerns Rise

The White House denied an Associated Press reporter access to a key event after AP refused to adopt Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." The barring comes amid..

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Trump, Musk Unveil Goal of Dept of Govt Efficiency, Call Federal Cuts ā€˜Essentialā€™ in Oval Office [Video]

Trump, Musk Unveil Goal of Dept of Govt Efficiency, Call Federal Cuts ā€˜Essentialā€™ in Oval Office

Joined by Elon Musk, President Trump signed an executive order to slash federal jobs and overhaul government agencies. Muskā€™s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will lead the effort, aiming..

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U.S Taxpayers Funded Trans Clinic in India? Senator Blows Whistle | Musk Slams ā€˜Wasteful Spendingā€™ [Video]

U.S Taxpayers Funded Trans Clinic in India? Senator Blows Whistle | Musk Slams ā€˜Wasteful Spendingā€™

A shocking revelation has emerged as Senator John Kennedy claims that USAID, the U.S. government's humanitarian agency, funded a transgender clinic in Indiaā€”sparking outrage among conservatives. Elon..

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Trump Defends Elon Musk with a Smile: ā€˜Heā€™s Not Shy!ā€™ | Elon Muskā€™s Press Moment Incoming? [Video]

Trump Defends Elon Musk with a Smile: ā€˜Heā€™s Not Shy!ā€™ | Elon Muskā€™s Press Moment Incoming?

President Donald Trump defended Elon Musk amid Democratic backlash over his access to Treasury payment systems. During a press conference with Japanā€™s PM Ishiba, Trump dismissed concerns, calling..

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Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns [Video]

Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns

Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

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Trumpā€™s plan to shutdown USAID would lead to rise in conflict and insecurity, expert says [Video]

Trumpā€™s plan to shutdown USAID would lead to rise in conflict and insecurity, expert says

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Petro Slams Trump in Fiery Tweet, Declares Colombia Free from U.S. Domination and Open to the World [Video]

Petro Slams Trump in Fiery Tweet, Declares Colombia Free from U.S. Domination and Open to the World

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump, rejecting U.S. interference and economic pressures. Calling out Americaā€™s history of imperialism, he defended Colombiaā€™s..

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USAID $40bn budget frozen: Int'l aid by UN agencies, NGO's, public/private sector severely impacted [Video]

USAID $40bn budget frozen: Int'l aid by UN agencies, NGO's, public/private sector severely impacted

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Truth Behind Trump's Claims of $100 Million Worth of Condoms Sent to Hamas ā€“ Watch Full Video [Video]

Truth Behind Trump's Claims of $100 Million Worth of Condoms Sent to Hamas ā€“ Watch Full Video

In this video, we dive into President Donald Trump's explosive claims about $100 million worth of condoms allegedly being sent to Hamas. Despite making these serious allegations from the White House,..

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk work to shut down US humanitarian aid agency [Video]

Donald Trump and Elon Musk work to shut down US humanitarian aid agency

Thousands of USAID employees have been laid off and programmes shut down around the world in the two weeks since Trump became president and imposed a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance.

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Zelensky-Trump Breaking: US Sent $200 Billion Aid To Attack Russia Missing | Who Took USā€™ War Money? [Video]

Zelensky-Trump Breaking: US Sent $200 Billion Aid To Attack Russia Missing | Who Took USā€™ War Money?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refuted claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that the U.S. has not sent $200 billion in aid to Ukraine as Trump has asserted. Zelensky..

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Trump Suspends 60 USAID Officials Amid 90-Day Foreign Pause - Halts and Layoffs Impact $72 Billion [Video]

Trump Suspends 60 USAID Officials Amid 90-Day Foreign Pause - Halts and Layoffs Impact $72 Billion

The Trump administration has placed around 60 USAID officials on leave amid a sweeping foreign aid review. The move follows Trumpā€™s executive order halting most foreign aid for 90 days, citing..

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Congress backing 'covert interference' to hurt democracy: BJP

BJP accused Congress of defending foreign donors' interference in India's democracy, citing USAID-funded projects linked to George Soros. Amit Malviya claimed these efforts aim to meddle in India's..
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'Jhoot brigade': Congress cites finance ministry report to target Centre on USAID funding


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Donald Trump brings up USAID again, says Joe Biden admin gave India $18m to help with polls


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BJP peddling 'fake news' from America, indulging in 'anti-national work': Congress

Congress has accused BJP of spreading fake news by claiming that USAID funds intended for India were used for voter turnout. They also criticized BJP for remaining silent on US President Trump and Elon..
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FinMin: India was working on 7 projects with USAID

India has been implementing seven projects worth $750 million in collaboration with USAID. The focus is on agriculture, climate adaptation, water and sanitation, renewable energy, health, and disaster..
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No mention of USAID funding for 'voter turnout' in finance ministry report

The finance ministry's annual report revealed that USAID funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24, focusing on agriculture, water, renewable energy, and health. Meanwhile, a political..
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'Is '21 million dollars' from US part of BJP's trillion-dollar narrative?': Akhilesh Yadav on Trump's remark

Akhilesh Yadav questions the BJP government's $5 trillion economy claim while hinting at foreign influence in India's governance. Simultaneously, Donald Trump alleges USAID funding to India to boost..
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'They take advantage of us pretty good': Trump questions USAID funding to India again

US President Trump criticized USAID's $18 million funding to aid India's elections, questioning why such efforts arenā€™t made to boost voter turnout in the US. Trump also raised concerns about high..
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Facts on USAID funding will come out: EAM S Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding statements by the Trump administration suggesting foreign interference in Indian elections, with US President Trump questioning..
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Donald Trump spares neither opposition nor government with USAID claims

President Trump commented on a purported $21 million USAID allocation to boost voter turnout in India, suggesting potential interference. He previously implied this was a kickback during the Biden..
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Refute Donald Trumpā€™s USAID charges, Congress dares PM Modi

Congress intensified its counter-attack on the USAID funding controversy, demanding PM Modi respond to Donald Trump's allegation of receiving $21 million to influence Indian elections. Congress..
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'It's worrisome, if there's something to it, then country should know': Jaishankar on Trump's $21 million fund for 'voter turnout in India'

External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding a $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India, raised by former US President Donald Trump. He assured that the government is..
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'A matter between two friends': Congress mocks Modi govt as Washington Post debunks USAID funding claim

The Washington Post's report has disproven Donald Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to India to boost voter turnout. Instead, the funding was for Bangladesh, adding to the political..
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US has bankrolled RSS since 1960s: Congress

The AICC accused the BJP and RSS of taking American funds since the 60s to destabilize Congress governments. They claimed the $21 million in USAID funds mentioned by BJP were intended for Bangladesh,..
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USAID fund claim troubling, investigation is on: Government

The external affairs ministry of India expressed deep concerns over US President Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to increase voter turnout in India, labelling the matter as 'deeply..
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'Traitor': BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of colluding with foreign forces over USAID funding to weaken India


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Who is Veena Reddy? The former US diplomat who got embroiled in USAID $21 million voter turnout controversy

Former USAID mission director for India, Veena Reddy, is under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump questioned a $21 million aid package aimed at boosting voter turnout in India. The BJP claims..
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ā€˜Brutal assault on democracyā€™: VP Dhankhar calls for exposing those who accepted ā€˜invasionā€™ amid USAID funding row


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'$21m USAID fund to India': Trumpā€™s ā€˜kickback schemeā€™ remark fuels fresh BJP-Congress face-off

A fresh dispute has arisen between BJP and Congress after US President Trump questioned $21 million USAID funds for voter turnout in India, calling it a ā€œkickback scheme.ā€ BJP accused Congress of..
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Donald Trump's claim on 2012 USAID funding nonsensical: Congress


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Donald Trump's remark vindicates PM Modi, says BJP, attacks Congress

US President Trump claimed that the $21 million USAID grant was intended to influence India's elections, backing PM Modi's assertion of foreign interference. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned..
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'They have a lot more money': US President Donald Trump questions $21 million USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India

US President Donald Trump questioned the allocation of $21 million by USAID to India for boosting voter turnout, highlighting India's high tariffs and taxation. Both BJP and Congress have called for a..
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Amid USAID row, Congress calls Smriti Irani 'real agent of Soros', BJP cites Dikshit

Congress accused BJP's Smriti Irani of being the "real agent" of George Soros, citing her stint as USAID Goodwill Ambassador. BJP refuted the claim, stating she was a WHO ORS Goodwill Ambassador from..
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Probe US funding of $21 million for India's 'voter turnout': BJP

BJP has demanded an investigation into USAID's alleged $21 million contribution to boost voter turnout in India, following revelations by Elon Musk-led DOGE. Despite claims of no funding involvement by..
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PM Modi's advisor on how USAID influenced key policies besides elections

Sanjeev Sanyal, PM Modi's economic advisor, revealed USAID's significant influence on India's National Family Health Survey (NFHS) until 2022, which allowed foreign agencies to control medical data and..
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BJP MP seeks probe into USAID funding, alleges Congress-Soros link

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged in Lok Sabha that USAID funded anti-India elements aligned with Congress, demanding a thorough investigation. Dubey's remarks gained attention amidst growing US..
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'People will die': Chaos and mounting fear in Uganda as USAID cuts lead to 'total panic'

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In what will be seen as a signature act of the new Trump administration, the president and his team have denounced and dismembered the US government's international assistance arm, USAID, in a matter..
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Judge pauses Trump's plan to put thousands of federal employees on forced leave

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A federal court has paused aspects of a plan by Donald Trump to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and put roughly 2,700 of its staff on leave.
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Trump's USAID shutdown threatens the health of millions of South Africans living with HIV

A woman walks up to the security guards outside a shuttered USAID-funded sexual health clinic in Johannesburg's inner-city district.
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Ben Stiller Hits Back at Claim USAID Funded His Trip to Ukraine

Ben Stiller is setting the record straight about his humanitarian trip to Ukraine ... denying he ever received any payment from USAID to visit the war-torn country. Elon Musk pushed out a purported E!..
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Trump's USAID funds freeze set to hit India health, education projects hard


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What is USAID and why did Musk call it a 'ball of worms'?

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The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is reportedly being shut down as part of Elon Musk's plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
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Senior USAID pair suspended after refusing Musk's DOGE staff access to secure systems

senior usaid pair suspended after refusing musk's doge staff access to secure systems
Two senior officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been suspended after they tried to stop members of Elon Musk's efficiency team from accessing secure systems, according..
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MoU between India, USAID/India to help Railways achieve net-zero carbon emission gets Cabinet nod

The Union Cabinet approves an MoU between India and USAID/India to help the Indian Railways achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2030. The MoU facilitates utility modernisation, advanced energy..
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MHA suspends FCRA licence of CARE India over violations

The NGO is part of CARE International Confederation and has been working in India for the past 70 years with declared objectives like ending poverty and social exclusion. CARE India, which works with..
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India reacted swiftly to help Sri Lanka: USAID administrator Samantha Power


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