Sri Lanka's economic and political landscape has undergone dramatic transformations following the severe economic crisis of 2022–23. The election of the National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in late 2024 positioned the country at a crucial turning point
U.S. foreign aid, though representing a small fraction of federal expenditure, remains a consistently debatable and impactful component of international relations. The recent actions by the Trump administration, including freezing aid and dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development
On January 19, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued a controversial executive order to halt all foreign assistance and aid programs for a 90-day period with only a few exceptions, intensifying debates and eliciting concern from human rights organizations and global political analysts. The primary
The dramatic changes within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have ignited widespread concern among international stakeholders and humanitarian aid organizations. The Trump administration's decision to freeze foreign assistance has caused considerable turmoil, disrupting
The early days of Donald Trump's second term as President of the United States have been marked by a series of bold and controversial decisions. Among these, his economic threats against Colombia stand out as a significant move that could reshape U.S. foreign policy. This article delves into the
Basra, a critical economic hub in Iraq due to its substantial oil fields, is currently grappling with a significant wage disparity between local Iraqi workers and their foreign counterparts in the oil industry, leading to mounting discontent and widespread frustration among the local population.
