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Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Concerns Over Trump's Health Agency Cuts

Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Concerns Over Trump's Health Agency Cuts

Recent outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus have raised concerns about the impact of President Trump's cuts to federal health agencies. The hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship, resulting in multiple infections and deaths, while the Ebola outbreak in Africa has prompted international attention. Critics, including Democrats and public health officials, argue that the cuts have weakened the U.S. public health infrastructure, hindering the country's ability to respond effectively to such outbreaks. The administration has faced calls to reverse the cuts and rejoin the World Health Organization to bolster global health efforts.
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WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity

WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak
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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program
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Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

By Jonathan Landay, Steve Holland and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of
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Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire
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China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China's factory activity likely remained flat in May after expanding for two months, indicating that weak domestic demand and cost pressures stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran may have begun to weigh on the manufacturing sector.
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Analysis-Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

Analysis-Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get U.S. gasoline prices down but at the same time faces a potential backlash from Iran hawks in his own
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Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

By Humphrey Malalo NAIROBI, May 29 (Reuters) - A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit argued the site could endanger public health. 
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Pears Foundation Pledges $2.3M to Combat Trachoma in Ethiopia Amid USAID Cuts

Pears Foundation Pledges $2.3M to Combat Trachoma in Ethiopia Amid USAID Cuts

The Pears Foundation, a U.K.-based philanthropic organization, has announced a $2.3 million donation over five years to the NALA Foundation, an Israeli NGO, to combat trachoma in Ethiopia. This initiative aims to protect over 1.5 million people from the contagious infection that can lead to blindness. The funding comes in response to the Trump administration's significant cuts to the USAID budget, which previously supported trachoma prevention programs. The NALA Foundation will focus on areas where trachoma incidence has decreased but remains at risk of resurgence. The initiative will include educational programs, improvements in sanitation, and strengthening local health systems.
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Pears Foundation Pledges $2.3 Million to Combat Blindness in Ethiopia

Pears Foundation Pledges $2.3 Million to Combat Blindness in Ethiopia

The Pears Foundation, a U.K.-based philanthropic organization, has committed $2.3 million over five years to prevent blindness in Ethiopia. This initiative, in collaboration with the Israeli NALA Foundation, targets trachoma, a contagious infection that can lead to blindness. The funding aims to support areas where trachoma incidence is low but could resurge without continued intervention. This effort comes in response to cuts in USAID funding, which previously supported trachoma prevention programs. The initiative will focus on education, hygiene improvements, and strengthening local health systems to sustain progress against the disease.
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Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

By Jana Choukeir, Enas Alashray and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz
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Gaza Reconstruction Fund by Trump's Board of Peace Lacks Funds Despite Promises

Gaza Reconstruction Fund by Trump's Board of Peace Lacks Funds Despite Promises

President Trump's Board of Peace, established to coordinate the reconstruction of Gaza, has not received any funds despite significant pledges from member countries. The fund, managed by the World Bank and supported by the United Nations, was created following a US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, the fund remains empty as it awaits the commencement of the reconstruction phase. The board, led by Trump, has been criticized for its lack of transparency, with funds reportedly held in a JPMorgan account without independent oversight. Major European countries have opted out of the board, which is primarily supported by US allies in the Middle East.