Paris, France – A major new report released today highlights significant progress in maternal health, with women today more likely to survive pregnancy and childbirth than ever before. However, United Nations (UN) agencies raise concerns about potential setbacks due to unprecedented aid cuts worldwide. The UN report, “Trends in maternal mortality,” released on World Health … Read more
Yangon, Myanmar – A devastating earthquake originating in Myanmar has left a trail of destruction, claiming the lives of over 150 people in both Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, struck northwest of Myanmar’s Sagaing region at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Shortly after, a powerful aftershock measuring 6.7 … Read more
Washington, D.C. – The impact of US foreign aid on saving lives around the world is a critical issue to evaluate. Many questions arise about the effectiveness of this aid and the extent to which it truly makes a difference in the lives of those in need. Researchers at the Center for Global Development have … Read more
Boston, MA – Renowned mathematician and infectious diseases modeler, Brooke Nichols, was shocked when news broke about the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration. As an expert in calculating the impacts of infectious diseases globally, Nichols immediately pondered the potential consequences of such a decision on the … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – Denis Leahy, a dangerous inmate responsible for the violent stabbing of Rose Kenny in 2014, is set to be released from Midlands Prison in Co Laois. Leahy, who was given a 14-year sentence for the attempted murder of Kenny, had been transferred to the tougher prison after being found with a mobile … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Defense experts in Pakistan are speculating on the potential targeting of Abu Qatal, a close aide to Hafiz Saeed, by an unidentified gunman. Reports suggest that this gunman may have connections to the killings of pilgrims in Shiv Khori, stirring concerns within the security and intelligence communities. The situation has raised alarms … Read more
Washington, DC – Tuberculosis remains a significant global health threat, with the potential to escalate into a crisis if not effectively addressed. Amidst these concerns, changes in US aid policies could have a significant impact on efforts to combat the spread of this infectious disease worldwide. The Center for Global Development warns that cuts in … Read more
Washington, USA – During the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration, President Donald Trump made a series of false claims on various topics, including aid to Ukraine, trade with the European Union, and international education rankings. Trump’s remarks also lacked context in relation to Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the federal government. A fact … Read more
Washington D.C. – Critical supplies of life-saving medicines have been disrupted, children are left without food, and the fight against malnutrition intensifies globally after Elon Musk’s decision to shut down the US government’s main international aid agency. Around the world, chaotic scenes are unfolding as aid organizations warn of escalating disease and famine due to … Read more
Khartoum, Sudan – A troubling imbalance between the urgent needs of the population and the woefully inadequate response from international aid groups has left many in Sudan facing immense suffering. Dr. Burkhardt, who has experience working in both North and South Darfur, highlights the pressing need for increased support in key areas like healthcare, food … Read more