
Trump orders U.S. to expedite permits for deep seabed mining
The order would allow exploratory mining of the ocean floor that is overseen by an organization the U.S. hasn't joined.
Our coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump and his first and second terms in office, including his far-reaching impacts on international organizations.
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The order would allow exploratory mining of the ocean floor that is overseen by an organization the U.S. hasn't joined.
China requested World Trade Organization-led dispute consultations over Trump's tariffs, now as high as 145%.
The loss of funding could unravel major progress since 2000 in reducing women's deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.
Markets plunged in Asia, Europe and the U.S. as leaders were shocked at Trump's tariffs and the risk of a global trade war.
One donor predicts more than 1 million kids in poor countries could die without U.S. funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
In a surprise turnaround, the U.S. president wants the New York Republican congresswoman to stay in her job.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
More than 30 years later, Ukraine is fighting for its survival as it laments the Budapest Memorandum's broken promises.
The German leader rebuked a suggestion the U.S. might not support Europe if it shuns far-right, anti-immigration parties.
European defense leaders were indignant at U.S.-Russia talks that excluded Ukraine, saying it must be part of negotiations.
The Arctic island's E.U. and NATO ties make it highly unlikely the U.S. would risk a move that could destabilize the region.
Scoop: The cuts result from Trump abolishing Biden-era efforts to save lives through legal U.S. immigration options.
The impact of the abrupt U.S. foreign aid suspension has been quick and harsh for people and organizations worldwide.
Scoop: The budget freeze is part of almost $700 million the U.N. refugee agency already received from the United States.