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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicForeign Aid

Topic: Foreign Aid

Trump’s foreign aid cuts stall water & sanitation projects around the globe

With hundreds of millions of dollars in funding cancelled since January, dozens of water & sanitation projects remain half-finished. Reuters has identified 21 unfinished projects in 16 countries.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s plea to freeze foreign aid

In a 5-4 ruling, the court did not immediately say when the funds must be released, allowing the White House to continue to dispute the issue in lower courts.

UK government to launch consultation on protecting universities from foreign security threats

The consultation will include measures to prevent institutions becoming dependent on foreign investment.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.