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Somalia refutes U.S. allegation of food aid warehouse demolition
Somalia’s government has denied claims from the United States that authorities in the country destroyed a U.S.-funded food aid warehouse and seized supplies meant for vulnerable civilians, a dispute that has prompted the United States to suspend assistance to the country’s federal government. The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it was halting all support…
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U.S. halts Somalia aid after alleged seizure of food meant for the poor
The United States has halted all assistance that supports Somalia’s federal government...
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U.S. widens visa bond policy, slaps up to $15,000 entry requirement on more countries
The United States has expanded its visa bond policy, pulling seven more countries into a system...
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Africa, Asia hit hardest as Trump recalls U.S. ambassadors
A major personnel change is underway at the State Department as the Trump administration orders...
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Trump administration faces questions over $7.5 million transfer to Equatorial Guinea
The Trump administration has been subjected to scrutiny after making a $7.5 million payment to Equatorial Guinea’s government, a country long marred by corruption allegations, as part of its efforts...
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Trump signals possible Pentagon move against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare plans for possible military intervention in Nigeria, following his criticism of the West African nation’s handling of alleged Christian...
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Coalition sues Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, slams move as ‘illegal power grab’
A coalition of hospitals, faith-based organizations, educators, and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. They called it an...
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Trump administration shifts global health aid toward bilateral country deals
The Trump administration is overhauling America’s approach to global health aid, shifting away from large-scale foreign assistance programs toward negotiated bilateral agreements with recipient nations....
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Court rules Trump administration’s mass probationary worker firings were illegal
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when its personnel office ordered massive dismissals of probationary employees in an early push to reduce the size of federal workforce....
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Trump administration approves $825M missile sale to Ukraine amid stalled peace talks with Russia
The Trump administration has signed off on another major weapons package for Ukraine, an $825 million deal that includes thousands of extended-range missiles and supporting equipment. The move comes as...
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55 million foreign visa holders subject to Trump administration violation review
The Trump administration has launched an expansive review of U.S. visa holders, saying more than 55 million people with valid visas are now under scrutiny for potential violations that could lead to deportation....
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U.S. halts routine visas for Zimbabwe as Trump administration expands African travel restrictions
The United States has suspended all routine visa processing for Zimbabwean citizens, marking another escalation in Trump administration’s tightening of travel rules for parts of Africa. The State...
