President Trump’s cuts to foreign assistance, including shutting down USAID, create an opportunity for Asian nations to step up in providing humanitarian aid to aid-dependent regions like Africa. This shift in aid distribution may lead to Asian countries playing a more prominent role in global humanitarian efforts. This change could potentially reshape the landscape of international aid provision.
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Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?
The video that went viral depicted a rural Indian village forming a new local government where six elected women were represented by their husbands, showcasing the common practice of male proxies in positions set aside for women. Despite national rules mandating female representation in village councils, the spirit of empowering women often falls short as husbands take on leadership roles while their wives serve as figureheads. Efforts to combat this issue include proposed penalties for...
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