Two possible futures have been presented for the United Nations’ main agency for Palestinian refugees, though both its supporters and detractors seem to agree that the biggest aid organization in Gaza is “at risk of death.” CBC | World News
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Trudeau non-committal about restoring funding to Palestinian relief agency UNRWA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday his government isn’t ready to announce it’s restoring federal funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the UN agency that has been delivering aid to the people of Gaza. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian NBA stars’ inclusion in Olympics past Paris at risk without further funding, says CEO
The Canadian men’s basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees speaking out about federal funding shortfalls that could impact which athletes attend future games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘On the brink of a crisis’: Canadian Olympic, Paralympic committees call for additional athlete funding
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee requested an additional $ 104 million in federal funding on Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »US warned of strategic loss of Pacific Island nations to China in fresh funding dispute
Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia are currently “under pressure” and may be forced to turn to China for financial help. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ministry of Defence won’t get Budget funding boost as Armed Forces are left in total chaos
A former defence secretary warned that without more cash the UK will be “ill-equipped to face the challenges that our enemies are increasingly presenting us with”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »BBC QT: Audience member slams Andrew over legal funding – ‘Can’t throw money at a problem’
PRINCE ANDREW has been slammed by a BBC Questions Time audience member over how his out-of-court legal settlement was funded. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Council tax hike plans spark threat that authorities will lose their funding
Shona Robison said authorities will not get a share of the £147 million the Scottish Government has pledged to fund a council tax freeze equivalent to 5%, if they increase council tax. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Canada to send $40M in aid to Gaza after UNRWA funding paused over allegations staff involved in Oct. 7 attack
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Read More »Aid agency UNRWA says it could run out of funding for Gaza in a month
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) said on Monday it would not be able to continue operations in Gaza and across the region beyond the end of February if funding were not resumed. CBC | World News
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