The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a U.N.-brokered agreement signed between the world body, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey on July 22, 2022, will now continue at least until mid-July.
Ukraine's Black Sea grain deal will be extended for another two months, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced, in a breakthrough that allows vital food supplies to reach global markets.
Erdoğan announced the extension on Wednesday, just a day before it was due to expire – and less than two weeks ahead of Turkey's May 28 runoff presidential election. He thanked leaders of Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations.
The impact of the abrupt U.S. foreign aid suspension has been quick and harsh for people and organizations worldwide.
Aid groups were in crisis as the U.S. aid agency seemed to lose independence and be put on the chopping block.
International aid agencies expressed relief over a cease-fire but cautioned it must lead to a more lasting peace agreement.
Humanitarians scrambled to protect civilians as rebels toppled the Assad regime after a nearly 14-year civil war.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
