Guterres calls on US to exempt development and humanitarian funds from aid ‘pause’

President Trump issued an executive order to re-evaluate all foreign aid to align with his new foreign policy priorities, resulting in a suspension of new funding by Secretary of State Marco Rubio pending review. The State Department directive also halted funding for existing programs, with exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt and emergency food aid. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the aid freeze, calling for exemptions to ensure continued support for vulnerable communities and urging constructive engagement with the US on development assistance.

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