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Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- International aid organizations are warning that humanitarian efforts in Gaza would be severely impacted if the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is shut down by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.Musk said he was "in the process" of "shutting down" the... Read More.

China counters Trump by announcing new tariffs, saying it firmly opposes US plan

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(HONG KONG and LONDON) -- Select American goods imported into China will be subject to tariffs of up to 15%, Chinese officials said Tuesday, as they rolled out a series of retaliatory measures to counteract U.S. President Donald Trump's planned tariffs.China said it would... Read More.

Wisconsin man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, according to familys lawsuit

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(APPLETON, WI) -- A young Wisconsin man died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed nearly $500, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, suffered from asthma, a chronic disease, that he treated with an Advair Diskus... Read More.

Canadians are perplexed by Trumps tariffs, ambassador to the US says

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Canadians are "perplexed" and "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's tariffs.White House officials announced Saturday that Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada... Read More.

Trump to discuss tariffs with Canadian, Mexican leaders, as Mexico readies Plan B response

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans on Monday to announce her country's "Plan B" response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imported goods.Trump told reporters he would speak on Monday with Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,... Read More.

American hostage Keith Siegel freed from Gaza

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American Keith Siegel has been released from captivity Saturday morning.His release took place in Gaza City where he was taken onto a stage wearing a cap, flanked by masked and armed Hamas forces with the waters of the Mediterranean and the destroyed... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: NASA could help solve mystery of 2024 warming

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

17 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(ALLAHABAD, INDIA) -- At least 17 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years, authorities said.The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every dozen years... Read More.

7 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(ALLAHABAD, INDIA) -- At least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years, authorities said.The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every dozen years in the... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israel gives UNRWA 48 hours to cease operations

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Many residents of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon are expected to return to their homes in the coming days and weeks, with most of the fighting in both areas paused under Israeli ceasefire agreements with Hamas and Hezbollah.Under Israel's multi-phased deal with... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid

China counters Trump by announcing new tariffs, saying it firmly opposes US plan

Wisconsin man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, according to familys lawsuit

Canadians are perplexed by Trumps tariffs, ambassador to the US says

Trump to discuss tariffs with Canadian, Mexican leaders, as Mexico readies Plan B response

American hostage Keith Siegel freed from Gaza

Climate and environment updates: NASA could help solve mystery of 2024 warming

17 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

7 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

Middle East live updates: Israel gives UNRWA 48 hours to cease operations

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