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Jul 21, 2025 |
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#foreignaffairs
Le Monde: Six months later, Trump's dismantling of foreign aid has had devastating effects in Africa
The U.S. government has suspended 83% of USAID programs, leading to significant cuts in aid, particularly affecting regions like Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where water shortages have intensified. The agency officially closed on July 1, 2024, following protests against the cuts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized USAID's effectiveness, arguing that it has not met development goals and has contributed to instability and anti-American sentiment. He emphasized that American taxpayers should not fund unsuccessful foreign assistance programs.
GB News: Michael Portillo gives brutal verdict on Afghan data breach as fresh details emerge: ‘Absolute shambles’
Former Defence Secretary Michael Portillo criticized the UK government's handling of a significant data security breach affecting Afghan nationals who aided British forces. The incident, which compromised personal details of around 18,700 individuals, was characterized by Portillo as indicative of "absolute chaos" within the British state.
The breach occurred when a confidential database was mistakenly emailed in February 2022, with the government unaware of the exposure until it surfaced on social media in August 2023. Portillo called for major reforms in the Ministry of Defence, highlighting inefficiency despite substantial funding and a lack of accountability.
#military
Times Of Israel: IDF chief said to propose expanding hold on Gaza as alternative to ‘humanitarian city’
Israel's military chief has proposed intensifying operations in Gaza to capture more territory from Hamas, moving away from a controversial "humanitarian city" plan. This strategy aims to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire and releasing hostages, amidst ongoing negotiations.
As discussions for a ceasefire stall, the Israeli government faces internal divisions, with some officials advocating for continued military action until Hamas is eradicated. The military's plans could expand operations into new areas of Gaza, despite concerns for hostages held by Hamas.
#culture
The Telegraph: Listen: Lara Trump releases new single Eyes of God
Lara Trump is set to release a new single titled "Eyes of God" this week while considering a run for North Carolina's vacant Senate seat. She emphasizes the song's message of unity and compassion in a digital age, encouraging people to show grace rather than negativity.
The single will be available on Friday.
#education
Fox News: Arizona's voucher program costs struggling district $20M as parents flee public schools
The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) in Arizona is experiencing significant financial and enrollment challenges, losing approximately $20 million as around 4,000 students opted for school vouchers to attend private schools or homeschool. TUSD's Chief Financial Officer indicated that this decline is affecting teacher pay and retention, with the district needing to implement budget cuts.
In contrast, the Vail Unified School District (VUSD) is seeing an increase in enrollment, attributed to local housing growth and students transferring from TUSD. Advocates of school choice suggest that districts perceived as higher quality are less affected by voucher programs. Arizona's universal school choice initiative has prompted similar measures in other states.
#technology
Forbes: What To Know About Microsoft SharePoint Hack—Government Agencies And Businesses Targeted
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software, leading to global attacks on various entities, including U.S. federal agencies. Microsoft issued an emergency patch for affected users, while advising others to disconnect their servers from the internet.
The vulnerability, impacting on-premise SharePoint servers, allowed unauthorized access and code execution. Microsoft is still working on a fix for the older SharePoint 2016 version, and it remains unclear how many organizations are still using it.