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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2017

May 2017

Jan 29, 2025

Serbian PM Quits after Months of Mass Protests

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned, following nationwide protests over the deadly collapse of a railway station canopy.
President Aleksandar Vucic is to decide within the next 10 days on whether to hold parliamentary elections or form a new government.

Jan 28, 2025

US Suspends USAID Funding to Bangladesh amid Global Foreign Aid Review

In a policy shift, the United States suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh following President Donald Trump's directive for a comprehensive 90-day review of foreign aid programs. This decision mandates an immediate halt to all USAID-related activities in Bangladesh, affecting numerous development projects across the nation.
The suspension poses significant challenges for Bangladesh, which has been grappling with economic difficulties. USAID has been a pivotal partner in Bangladesh's development since 1972, contributing over $8 billion across sectors like democracy and governance, food security, health, education, and climate change. Notably, in September 2024, USAID committed an additional $202.25 million to enhance good governance, social and economic opportunities, and resilience in Bangladesh.

Jan 27, 2025

Trump Administration Officially Changes Name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

The Trump administration's Interior Department said that it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and the Alaskan peak Denali to Mount McKinley.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a flurry of executive actions, making good on a campaign promise.
These changes reaffirm the Nation's commitment to preserving the extraordinary heritage of the United States and ensuring that future generations of Americans celebrate the legacy of its heroes and historic assets.

Jan 26, 2025

Micheál Martin Elected as Irish Prime Minister

Ireland's Micheál Martin was elected Prime Minister for the second time by a coalition of the country's two large centre-right parties and independents, and set himself the task of warding off threats arising from Donald Trump's return as US President.

Jan 25, 2025

Trump Taps Sean Curran as Next Secret Service Director

US President Donald Trump selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the US Secret Service.
Curran was part of Trump's security details during an attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July (2024).
Curran would replace Ron Rowe, who has served as acting director since July, when Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from wounding Trump during a campaign rally.

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