Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: minister


by Global News

Global News— The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.

Axios—Trump doubles down on Mike Johnson after foreign aid vote. Former President Trump reiterated his support for Mike Johnson as the House speaker continues to face a threat to his gavel from GOP...

South China Morning Post—Argentina’s foreign minister pledges ‘China-friendly’ policy amid strained ties. Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges 'deeper cooperation' amid reports of US concerns over Chinese deep space telescope operating in Argentina.

The Guardian—EU ministers warned not to relax support for Ukraine amid requests for air defence aid. Member states warned at meeting not to be complacent but ministers stop short of pledging Patriot missilesEU ministers have been warned against “relaxing” support for Ukraine but stopped short of new pledges to supply air defence systems that Kyiv is urgently seeking to defend itself against relentless Russian bombardment.The Ukrainian government has said it is running out of US-made Patriot air defence missiles as Russia intensifies attacks on infrastructure and cities. Continue reading