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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicUS humanitarian aid

Topic: US humanitarian aid

UN trims aid appeal for 2026 despite increase in humanitarian need worldwide

The funding cuts come on top of other challenges for aid agencies that include security risks to staff in conflict zones and lack of access.

White House fires 22 members of National Council on Humanities for ‘anti-American values’

Just 4 of the 26 members remained on the council’s website as of Wednesday. The body advises the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities on policy issues, grants & funding.

Trump administration memo tells USAID to put “America First” in reviewing foreign aid

The sharply-worded memo sent Saturday to USAID staff effectively put a sweeping freeze on US foreign aid worldwide.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.