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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel hopes to gradually reduce its dependence on United States military aid over the next decade. He said the aim is to strengthen Israel’s self-reliance by expanding domestic defence capabilities while continuing close strategic cooperation with Washington. Netanyahu said Israel deeply values long-standing US support
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Israel has said it will suspend the operations of more than two dozen international humanitarian organisations working in the Gaza Strip starting January 1, 2026. The move follows new government rules requiring detailed registration, including information on staff, funding and activities, that many groups did not meet. Groups Affected and Reason for Suspension Among the
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The United States has announced a $2 billion humanitarian assistance commitment to support United Nations relief operations across multiple crisis-hit regions worldwide. The funding is aimed at providing life-saving assistance to populations affected by conflict, food shortages, health emergencies, and displacement, according to officials familiar with the decision. Scope
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Donald Trump Jr has said the United States may stop supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Speaking at an international forum, he claimed the country could soon stop “acting like the one writing the cheque”, indicating a possible reduction in financial and military assistance. Criticism of Ukraine’s Leadership Trump Jr strongly criticised Ukraine’s political […]
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The United States announced it will stop aid to Colombia after President Donald Trump accused his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, of being an “illegal drug leader” and of failing to curb narcotics production. The remarks were made via Mr. Trump’s social-media platform and accompanied a declaration that U.S. payments and subsidies to Colombia will “no […]