The United Nations is facing its most severe financial crisis in decades after the United States, its largest contributor, halted payments to the organization’s regular budget. The move, driven by President Donald Trump’s renewed “America First” approach, has left the U.N. preparing for sweeping cuts, staff reductions, and potential relocation […]
Trump Officials Reject WHO Health Regulations Over Sovereignty Concerns
Trump administration officials formally rejected a set of World Health Organization (WHO) amendments on Friday, citing threats to U.S. sovereignty and constitutional freedoms. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a joint statement rejecting the 2024 International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments, […]
“Secretary of State Rubio Says Purge of USAID Programs Complete, With 83% of Agency’s Programs Gone”
Summary: This article reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the completion of a major overhaul of USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) under the Trump administration. Here are the key points: The administration has completed a six-week review and purge of USAID programs. Only 18% of USAID’s […]
“Trump Announces Three-Way Talks on War in Munich”
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced that U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials would meet at a security conference in Munich to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. However, Russia, which is not officially attending the conference, did not comment, and a senior Ukrainian official indicated no plans for talks with Russia […]
“Belarus Releases Three Prisoners, Including US Citizen and Jailed Journalist”
Belarusian authorities released a jailed US citizen, a Belarusian journalist for a US-funded media outlet and an opposition supporter in what the White House on Wednesday called a “remarkable victory” for the Trump administration. The release is viewed as a bid by Minsk to repair ties with Washington. SUMMARY: Belarusian […]