US Suspends Foreign Aid for 90 Days, Affecting Tibetans

The U.S. State Department has suspended nearly all foreign aid for 90 days under an executive order by President Donald Trump, reports Phayul. The $60 billion pause affects various recipients, including the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and aid organizations supporting Tibetans. While military aid to Israel and Egypt is exempt, programs for Tibetan refugees, education, and development face disruption. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has ordered partners to halt activities. Observers say the suspension is part of a broad policy review, not a targeted sanction, and could be reversed after 90 days. Taiwan and other major aid recipients are also impacted.