When President Donald Trump froze foreign assistance for 90 days, he argued that such a drastic step was needed to eliminate waste and block what he derides as “woke” spending that doesn’t align with American interests. Experts say the suspension has another, far more serious consequence: emboldening authoritarian strongmen. Wrapped into the billions the U.S. spends annually on foreign aid — more than any other nation — are hundreds of grants for grassroots groups dedicated to fighting for democracy in authoritarian countries around the world. Among the groups that won’t be receiving critical funding is an organization that trained poll…
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Jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli gets weaker every day as her hunger strike has reached three weeks in Rustavi, a town near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, her lawyer says. Now the 49-year-old is having difficulty walking the short distance from her cell to the room where they usually meet, and human rights officials, colleagues and family fear for her life. Amaghlobeli was arrested Jan. 12 during an anti-government protest in the coastal city of Batumi, one of over 40 people in custody on criminal charges from a series of demonstrations that have hit the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million…
The resurgent Hindu nationalist party of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a state legislature election in Delhi where it is looking to unseat the governing movement which has led the Indian capital for over a decade but has recently been embroiled in graft allegations. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, which failed to secure a majority of its own in last year’s national election but formed the government with coalition partners, has gained some lost ground by winning two state elections in northern Haryana and western Maharashtra states. It is up against the Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP, led by…
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International and a former lead official at USAID, about efforts to shutter the global aid agency.
After DHS revoked previous guidance for immigration enforcement, we VERIFY if ICE agents can now enter schools, churches and hospitals. After DHS revoked previous guidance for immigration enforcement, we VERIFY if ICE agents can now enter schools, churches and hospitals. After DHS revoked previous guidance for immigration enforcement, we VERIFY if ICE agents can now enter schools, churches and hospitals. Shortly after President Donald Trump took office, his administration eliminated a Department of Homeland Security policy that previously limited where federal immigration arrests and other enforcement actions can take place. The Department of Homeland Security’s new directive “rescinds the Biden…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about Monday’s series finale of 9-1-1: Lone Star. With 9-1-1: Lone Star answering its final call Monday, the series finale was a particularly emotional ride-along for star Gina Torres. Sitting down with showrunner Rashad Raisani, the actress behind Station 126 paramedic’s Captain Tommy Vega told Deadline it’s “so rare” […]SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about Monday’s series finale of 9-1-1: Lone Star. With 9-1-1: Lone Star answering its final call Monday, the series finale was a particularly emotional ride-along for star Gina Torres. Sitting down with showrunner Rashad Raisani, the actress behind Station…
James Marsden has been the heartthrob and even the president (in Hulu’s currently airing Dan Fogelman political thriller Paradise), but Jury Duty marked the first time the Emmy nominee played an exaggerated, asshole version of himself — something he said he felt bad about, especially given unsuspecting leading man (and victim) Ronald Gladden’s lack of […]James Marsden has been the heartthrob and even the president (in Hulu’s currently airing Dan Fogelman political thriller Paradise), but Jury Duty marked the first time the Emmy nominee played an exaggerated, asshole version of himself — something he said he felt bad about, especially…
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelor. The first week of dates are upon us, and the ladies are ready to get this show on the road. In case you missed it, there are 18 women left vying for Grant’s heart after night one. Alexe has the first one-on-one, since […]SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelor. The first week of dates are upon us, and the ladies are ready to get this show on the road. In case you missed it, there are 18 women left vying for Grant’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu is not proceeding with Downforce, opting not to pick up the comedy pilot starring Eve Hewson and Murray Bartlett to series, sources tell Deadline. From writers Alec Berg and Adam Countee, Downforce follows Victoria (Hewson), the estranged daughter of a storied racing team’s owner, Sir Trevor (Bartlett), who is thrust back into the […]EXCLUSIVE: Hulu is not proceeding with Downforce, opting not to pick up the comedy pilot starring Eve Hewson and Murray Bartlett to series, sources tell Deadline. From writers Alec Berg and Adam Countee, Downforce follows Victoria (Hewson), the estranged daughter of a storied racing team’s…
Tom Sermanni, the interim Matildas coach who handed Sam Kerr her international debut as a 15-year-old in 2009, says he hasn’t contemplated whether she should be stripped of the captain’s armband. Tom Sermanni, the interim Matildas coach who handed Sam Kerr her international debut as a 15-year-old in 2009, says he hasn’t contemplated whether she should be stripped of the captain’s armband. Updated Sport Soccer Australian soccer By Vince Rugari Updated February 4, 2025 — 1.57pmfirst published at 9.05am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come…
The Sydney Summit is under way, with the city’s finest minds collecting to face the big issues. Follow our live coverage to see what’s being discussed. The Sydney Summit is under way, with the city’s finest minds collecting to face the big issues. Follow our live coverage to see what’s being discussed. Former NSW Liberal energy minister Matt Kean has condemned the Coalition’s nuclear election pitch, saying we must focus on renewables instead of being “distracted by unicorns”. “The best way to ensure reliable, cheap and clean electricity is to build new generation into the system, and that’s why renewables…
The media titan was curiously relegated to a new role on Monday – Donald Trump’s stage prop when the president announced plans for a US sovereign wealth fund. The media titan was curiously relegated to a new role on Monday – Donald Trump’s stage prop when the president announced plans for a US sovereign wealth fund. Business Companies Billionaires Opinion Elizabeth Knight Business columnist February 4, 2025 — 2.00pm February 4, 2025 — 2.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.…
After years of having “fantasized” about starring in action films, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan is finally fulfilling that dream with Universal Pictures’ forthcoming Love Hurts, which he revealed he passed up a couple times before Steven Spielberg convinced him otherwise. In a new cover story with Empire, the Everything Everywhere All At Once star […]After years of having “fantasized” about starring in action films, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan is finally fulfilling that dream with Universal Pictures’ forthcoming Love Hurts, which he revealed he passed up a couple times before Steven Spielberg convinced him otherwise. In a new cover…
The Concacaf stars are hoping to combine and be the difference for Milan this season The Concacaf stars are hoping to combine and be the difference for Milan this season Getty Images With Santiago Gimenez joining Milan from Feyenoord, not only will their attack be bolstered, but there is also a Concacaf flavor in the side with American internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah being joined by the Mexican international. While this may not feel significant, there are only three teams in a top-five league where an American plays alongside a Mexican. Bournemouth have Tyler Adams and Julian Araujo, Fulham…
NFL referees were at the centre of controversy after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got some cheap penalties. NFL referees were at the centre of controversy after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got some cheap penalties. Video: Refs slammed for Mahomes call Refs slammed for Mahomes call We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement NFL referees were at the centre of controversy after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got some cheap penalties. February 4, 2025 — 2.21pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later.…
The American tennis star, who taunted the crowd after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava, has made good on her pledge to splash her Australian Open winnings on a luxury break. The American tennis star, who taunted the crowd after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava, has made good on her pledge to splash her Australian Open winnings on a luxury break. Sport Tennis Australian Open By Billie Eder February 4, 2025 — 2.23pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Australia’s…
Details have been trickling out since the news broke, painting a stunning picture of how the trade materialized Details have been trickling out since the news broke, painting a stunning picture of how the trade materialized USATSI When the Luka Doncic trade news broke and everyone assumed ESPN’s Shams Charania’s had been hacked (even Shams himself initially thought his phone was hacked when he got the scoop), everyone across the NBA media landscape started trying to organize some semblance of an understanding of what had just happened. It led to a lot of speculative takes because nobody had any of…
Dart Mining has staked some 192km2 of the historic Raglan goldfield in central Queensland, a region renowned for its multi-million-ounce gold deposits. Dart Mining has staked some 192km2 of the historic Raglan goldfield in central Queensland, a region renowned for its multi-million-ounce gold deposits. Sponsored Business Companies Bulls N’ Bears Brought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS By Andrew Todd February 4, 2025 — 2.29pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Dart Mining is consolidating its central Queensland foothold…
I’m far more interested in how politicians of all stripes will address fundamental inequality than spurious debates on DEIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton announced on Friday that if elected, the Coalition will shutter government-funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs and fire the people who work in those roles, arguing that DEI does “nothing to improve the lives of everyday Australians”.There’s good reason to ignore this latest salvo. Dutton is a master divider when it comes to First Nations peoples and migrants, and his remarks at…
Who will be voted school captain this year?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…Who will be voted school captain this year?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading… Who will be voted school captain this year?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…