US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'

Published: 12/29/2025
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The United States pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid but issues a warning for the organization to "adapt or die." The funding, a fraction of traditional US aid spending, comes with conditions, excluding certain countries like Afghanistan and Yemen and barring funds for climate change projects. While the US emphasizes focusing aid efficiently, the UN grapples with potential politicization and challenges to humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality, amidst budget cuts and concerns about impact on millions in need.