The US is reportedly preparing to close a military-run Gaza coordination centre that monitors the Israel Hamas ceasefire and supports aid delivery. Critics say the Civil Military Coordination Centre failed to meet its goals, with its tasks expected to shift to a planned international security force. The Board of Peace denies any closure is underway.
G7 ministers urged an “ambitious review” of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee rules, aiming to better incorporate private capital and non-traditional financing. The push is meant to simplify development architecture, lower administrative costs, and improve efficiency. A key shift could recognize vulnerability beyond per capita income, potentially widening support for countries including India.
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