The Trump administration has halted $1.3 billion in funding to the United Nations World Food Program, ending emergency food aid to millions in crisis-hit countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. The World Food Program has condemned the move as a 'death sentence' for vulnerable populations already facing famine and conflict. The cuts are part of a broader effort by the State Department to reduce foreign aid spending. Humanitarian advocates warn that the decision will worsen global hunger and instability. The move has drawn sharp criticism from international organizations and U.S. officials alike.
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